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From the author: This study investigated the impact of defusion on a nonclinical sample (n = 60) in the context of negative (e.g., "I am a bad person") and positive (e.g., "I am whole") self-statements Participants were assigned to one of three experimental conditions (Pro-Defusion, Anti-Defusion, and Neutral) that manipulated instructions about the impact of a defusion strategy. Defusion was also manipulated through the visual presentation of the self-statements, with each presented in three formats (Normal, Defused, Abnormal). Participants rated each self-statement for comfort, believability, and willingness. Although the instructions did not affect ratings, negative statements presented in the defused format decreased discomfort and increased willingness and believability relative to the nondefused statements. The findings suggest using defusion strategies in coping with negative psychological content.

Citation Details
Title: An experimental test of a cognitive defusion exercise: coping with negative and positive self-statements.(Report)
Author: Hilary-Anne Healy
Publication:The Psychological Record (Magazine/Journal)
Date: September 22, 2008
Publisher: The Psychological Record
Volume: 58 Issue: 4 Page: 623(18)

Article Type: Report

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