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The health benefits of writing about positive experiences: The role of broadened cognition.

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Title: The health benefits of writing about positive experiences: The role of broadened cognition.
Authors: Burton, Chad M. (AUTHOR), King, Laura A. (AUTHOR)
Source: Psychology & Health. Oct2009, Vol. 24 Issue 8, p867-879. 13p. 2 Diagrams, 1 Chart.
Subjects: Health, Writing, Optimism, Cognition, Psychology
Abstract: This study tested the potential to elicit a broadened attentional focus through writing about a positive life experience and to derive health benefits from such writing. Participants (n = 38) wrote for 20 min each day for 3 consecutive days about either a positive life experience or a control topic. Writing about positive experiences led to improved physical health (measured 4-6 weeks after writing) compared to control and higher levels of global cognitive focus after writing mediated this effect. Notably, while the positive writing condition was more broadened than control, positive affect was not responsible for this difference. Implications for disclosive writing and the broaden and build model are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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