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The Psychological Displacement Paradigm in Diary-Writing (PDPD) and its Psychological Benefits

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  • Jen-Ho Chang
  • Chin-Lan Huang
  • Yi-Cheng Lin

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The present study aimed to investigate the psychological displacement paradigm in diary-writing (PDPD) had both immediate and short-term psychological benefits. Participants were randomly assigned to write about their recent negative life experiences two times a week for 2 weeks in PDPD group or comparison group. Results revealed that the PDPD group displayed a decrease in negative emotion and an increase in positive emotion immediately after each writing session; they also showed an increase in psychological well-being relative to the comparison group for at least 2 weeks. Implications for PDPD are discussed. Copyright Springer Science+Business Media B.V. 2013

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  • Jen-Ho Chang & Chin-Lan Huang & Yi-Cheng Lin, 2013. "The Psychological Displacement Paradigm in Diary-Writing (PDPD) and its Psychological Benefits," Journal of Happiness Studies, Springer, vol. 14(1), pages 155-167, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:jhappi:v:14:y:2013:i:1:p:155-167
    DOI: 10.1007/s10902-012-9321-y
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    1. Wei-Fang Lin & Yi-Cheng Lin & Chin-Lan Huang & Lung Chen, 2016. "We Can Make It Better: “We” Moderates the Relationship Between a Compromising Style in Interpersonal Conflict and Well-Being," Journal of Happiness Studies, Springer, vol. 17(1), pages 41-57, February.

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