All articles tagged with #cognitive reappraisal
Reframing negative experiences through cognitive reappraisal can positively influence emotional responses and improve mental resilience, highlighting the importance of how we interpret stress and challenges.
A new study suggests that venting, commonly believed to help release emotional pressure, may actually worsen anger by reinforcing negative thoughts. Instead, cognitive reappraisal, a strategy of rethinking stressful situations to adopt a calmer perspective, is recommended for managing emotions. This approach engages rational thought processes, helping to diffuse anger and promote understanding. Practicing cognitive reappraisal involves pausing before reacting and considering alternative interpretations of triggering situations.
A new study suggests that cognitive reappraisal, a popular emotion regulation strategy, may boost sexual desire. Cognitive reappraisal involves changing how you think about a given situation, reframing it in order to reduce the negative emotions you may feel. The study found that cognitive reappraisal appeared to boost desire, particularly for women, suggesting that those with a greater tendency to think about and unpick their feelings may experience stronger sexual desire. The study also considered where this desire was directed, whether that be toward a partner or someone else, or a desire to have sex by oneself.
Cognitive reappraisal, a coping strategy that involves changing one's interpretation of a situation, is linked to heightened sexual desire, particularly for women, according to a study published in Scientific Reports. The research found that cognitive reappraisal was the only factor that predicted sexual desire, while feelings of shame or trying to hide emotions during sex may not be as important. The study suggests that cognitive reappraisal is important for how much people desire sex, but future studies with larger and more diverse samples are needed to verify the results.