Think ahead before you regulate: A focus on future consequences predicts choices of and beliefs about strategies for the down-regulation of negative emotions
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DOI: 10.1007/s11031-018-9705-3
Abstract: Considering future consequences predicts many self-regulatory behaviors. Moreover, emotion regulation choices often involve trade-offs between immediate hedonic benefits and future well-being and mental health. We propose that focusing on future consequences may also predict emotion… read more here.
Keywords: negative emotions; maladaptive strategies; term; consequences predicts ... See more keywords