Just In
- 10 min ago What Is Porcelain Doll Makeup Trend? 6 Tips To Achieve The Doll-like Glamour
- 2 hrs ago These Zodiac Signs Are Extremely Stubborn And Struggle When It Comes To Apologizing
- 4 hrs ago Daily Horoscope, 18 April 2024: Libra Will See Financial Success, Relationship With Spouse Will Improve
- 14 hrs ago World's First Miss AI Pageant Announced, Know All About The Rise Of AI Beauty
Don't Miss
- Automobiles India's Drag Racing Scene Calls For Permanent Strip: An Insight By NHRA's Mark Hughes
- Finance Rs 26/Share Dividend: Ex-Date Tomorrow On 19th April; Buy The Stock Today?
- Movies Aadujeevitham Box Office Collection Day 22 Prediction: Prithviraj's Movie Faces Gradual Decline
- News Nestle Adds Sugar To Baby Cereal Sold In India, But Not In Europe, UK: Study
- Sports PBKS vs MI IPL 2024: New PCA Stadium Pitch Report, Mullanpur Weather Forecast & Live Streaming Info
- Education SCCL Recruitment 2024; Application process, Selection criteria and more
- Technology OnePlus 13 Early Leak Hints at a Revamped Camera Island, and Fast Charging to Remain at 100W
- Travel From Coconut Breaking on Head to Men Dressing as Women: 12 Unique Indian Rituals Explored
Avoiding Negative Emotions May Lead To Mental Stress: Study
Resisting your darkest emotions can cause stress and poor mental health, according to a study. Check here for details.
Resisting your darkest emotions can cause stress and poor mental health, according to a study which suggests embracing negative feelings may help people feel better.
"We found that people who habitually accept their negative emotions experience fewer negative emotions, which adds up to better psychological health," said Iris Mauss, an associate professor at University of California, Berkeley in the US.
Researchers tested the link between emotional acceptance and psychological health in more than 1,300 adults. They found that people who commonly resist acknowledging their darkest emotions, or judge them harshly, can end up feeling more psychologically stressed.
By contrast, those who generally allow such bleak feelings as sadness, disappointment and resentment to run their course reported fewer mood disorder symptoms than those who critique them or push them away, even after six months, researchers said.
"It turns out that how we approach our own negative emotional reactions is really important for our overall well- being," said Brett Ford, assistant professor at University of Toronto in Canada.
"People who accept these emotions without judging or trying to change them are able to cope with their stress more successfully," Ford said.
Researchers conducted three separate studies on various groups both in the lab and online, and factored in age, gender, socio-economic status and other demographic variables. In the first study, more than 1,000 participants filled out surveys rating how strongly they agreed with such statements as "I tell myself I should not be feeling the way that I am feeling."
Researchers found that those who, as a rule, did not feel bad about their negative emotions showed higher levels of well-being than their less accepting peers. In the second study, more than 150 participants were tasked with delivering a three-minute videotaped speech to a panel of judges as part of a mock job application, touting their communication skills and other relevant qualifications.
They were given two minutes to prepare. After completing the task, participants rated their emotions about the ordeal. Researchers found that the group that typically avoids negative feelings reported more distress than their more accepting peers.
In the final study, more than 200 people journaled about their most taxing experiences over a two-week period. When surveyed about their psychological health six months later, the diarists who typically avoided negative emotions reported more mood disorder symptoms than their nonjudgmental peers.
The study was published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology.
- healthIs Office Stress Messing With Your Health? 5 Red Flags You Can't Ignore!
- healthMental Health: Five Crucial Tips Every Stressed Out Student Should Know!
- healthWorld Heart Day: 5 Habits That Can Improve Heart Health Other Than Exercise And Diet
- healthGain Control of Your Stress and Guard Your Heart!
- healthUnlock the Magical Stress-Busting Power of Indian Spices and Herbs
- healthDid You Know That Chronic Stress Can Affect Menstruation And Vice Versa?
- healthScented Wellness: Unraveling Aromatherapy's Powerful Healing Benefits
- healthOnam Work-Life Balance: 5 Expert Tips To Enjoy The Festival Stress-Free
- healthFrom Mind To Gut: The Surprising Connection Between Stress And Digestion
- beautyHair Loss From Stress? Try These Ayurvedic Remedies
- healthPTSD Day: 4 Common Causes Of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
- healthFeeling Anxious And Jittery? Avoid These Foods When You Are Stressed!