Self-affirmation training can relieve negative emotions by improving self-integrity among older adults
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DOI: 10.1007/s12144-021-02201-9
Abstract: Negative emotions have been prevalent with older adults and negatively affect their physical and mental health. On the basis of self-affirmation theory, the present study explored a set of simple and effective time-saving early intervention… read more here.
Keywords: intervention; negative emotions; older adults; self affirmation ... See more keywords
Self-affirmation improves self-control over snacking among participants low in eating self-efficacy
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DOI: 10.1016/j.appet.2017.12.028
Abstract: OBJECTIVE Individuals low in eating self-efficacy are at particular risk of engaging in unhealthy eating behaviours, including the consumption of high calorie snacks. The elevated levels of snacking displayed by these individuals can largely be… read more here.
Keywords: eating self; self affirmation; self efficacy; self control ... See more keywords
Self-affirmation theory and pro-environmental behaviour: Promoting a reduction in household food waste
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvp.2019.02.003
Abstract: Abstract Household food waste has a significant detrimental impact on the environment. However, despite national campaigns, people in high income countries throw away a sizeable proportion of the food they purchase. The present study investigated… read more here.
Keywords: self affirmation; affirmation; waste; household food ... See more keywords
The effects of group counseling and self-affirmation on stigma and group relationship development: A replication and extension.
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DOI: 10.1037/cou0000614
Abstract: The stigma of seeking counseling and negative attitudes about counseling are primary barriers to its use. In the only known study examining the utility of attending a group counseling session to ameliorate stigma (no control… read more here.
Keywords: stigma; self affirmation; group; session ... See more keywords
Self-Affirmation and Image/Performance Enhancing Drug Use in Recreational Exercise.
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DOI: 10.1080/02701367.2022.2046253
Abstract: Objectives: The use of image and performance enhancement drugs (IPEDs) in recreational sport represents an emerging public health and societal problem. The present study investigated whether self-affirmation changed exercisers' intentions to use IPEDs, via the… read more here.
Keywords: self affirmation; affirmation; use; image performance ... See more keywords
Self-affirmation enhances processing of negative stimuli among threat-prone individuals
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DOI: 10.1093/scan/nsy036
Abstract: Abstract Self-affirmation reduces defensive responding to self-threats. The present study extended beyond self-threats to assess affirmation’s influence on responses to negative emotional pictures as measured by the late positive potential (LPP), an event-related potential in… read more here.
Keywords: affirmation; among threat; threat prone; prone individuals ... See more keywords
Using self-affirmation to increase intellectual humility in debate
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DOI: 10.1098/rsos.220958
Abstract: Intellectual humility, which entails openness to other views and a willingness to listen and engage with them, is crucial for facilitating civil dialogue and progress in debate between opposing sides. In the present research, we… read more here.
Keywords: self affirmation; humility debate; intellectual humility; humility ... See more keywords
Effects of self-affirmation on responses toward graphic cigarette warning labels: testing the mediating role of perceived susceptibility and self-efficacy
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DOI: 10.1108/he-06-2020-0039
Abstract: PurposeThe purpose of this study is to examine the effects of self-affirmation on African American smokers' intentions to quit smoking sooner and desire to stop smoking altogether in response to viewing graphic cigarette warning labels.… read more here.
Keywords: warning labels; self efficacy; graphic cigarette; cigarette warning ... See more keywords
A randomized controlled trial of a brief online intervention to reduce alcohol consumption in new university students: Combining self‐affirmation, theory of planned behaviour messages, and implementation intentions
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DOI: 10.1111/bjhp.12277
Abstract: OBJECTIVES Excessive alcohol consumption increases when students enter university. This study tests whether combining (1) messages that target key beliefs from the theory of planned behaviour (TPB) that underlie binge drinking, (2) a self-affirmation manipulation… read more here.
Keywords: alcohol consumption; university; self affirmation; theory planned ... See more keywords
Longitudinal comparisons of self-affirmation approaches for sun protection.
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DOI: 10.1111/bjhp.12654
Abstract: OBJECTIVES Self-affirmation approaches for health behaviour demonstrate consistent small to medium effects on message acceptance, health intentions and behaviour change. There are several forms of self-affirmation (e.g., values affirmations, implementation intentions), but few empirical comparisons… read more here.
Keywords: protection; health; self affirmation; affirmation approaches ... See more keywords
Effect of Self-Affirmation on Smartphone Use Reduction Among Heavy Users
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DOI: 10.1177/00332941211069514
Abstract: Recent studies have shown an association between excessive smartphone use and health problems. Along with such mounting concerns, health risk information on excessive smartphone use has been presented through various media. Such information is usually… read more here.
Keywords: health; self affirmation; smartphone; smartphone use ... See more keywords