Describing a critical life event and its psychological consequences: The type of language used by patients suffering from depression and its relationship with personality development
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DOI: 10.1007/s12144-020-00944-5
Abstract: Information on personality development (and its linguistic predictors) in the aftermath of a critical life event among depressive patients is relatively limited. The study’s aim was to verify two hypotheses: (1) Participants with depression will… read more here.
Keywords: critical life; language; personality development; life event ... See more keywords
Eventual sport performance level: What about the role of type of sport, perception of critical life events, and practice quality?
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DOI: 10.1016/bs.pbr.2017.02.004
Abstract: The target article describes an interesting study, which provides some challenging findings regarding athletes' pathway to excellence. The suggested links between critical life events, need for success, personal characteristics, and eventual performance level make sense… read more here.
Keywords: performance level; practice; sport; critical life ... See more keywords
Nightmare distress is related to traumatic childhood experiences, critical life events and emotional appraisal of a dream rather than to its content
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DOI: 10.1111/jsr.13779
Abstract: Nightmares are a substantial burden for sleep quality. Previous studies have shown that traumatic experiences can increase the probability of nightmares, and also waking‐life distress can enhance this effect. There is evidence that the intensity… read more here.
Keywords: nightmare distress; dream; critical life; childhood ... See more keywords
Unraveling the Role of Empathy and Critical Life Events as Triggers for Social Entrepreneurship
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DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2020.579500
Abstract: Social entrepreneurs are generally believed to have started their venture to improve societal needs and create social value. Yet, in order to achieve continuity of their organization, they need to generate economic value as well.… read more here.
Keywords: social entrepreneurs; role; economic value; critical life ... See more keywords