A Matter of Perspective? Exploring Self-Distanced Reflections as an Emotion Regulation Strategy for Individuals in High-Stress Occupations
This study investigates the effects of a linguistic self-distancing technique during reflection on affect, challenge versus threat appraisal, and anticipatory stress for individuals in high-stress occupations. Research in the laboratory suggests that reflections using non-first-person pronouns can reduce emotional reactivity to stressors, improve challenge appraisal, and reduce stress anticipation