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Self-awareness, self-regulation, and self-transcendence (S-ART) frontiersin.org 5 facts
claimDecreased ventrolateral prefrontal cortex (VLPFC) activity is associated with increased approach behavior and the expression of positive affect according to data from Light et al. (2011).
claimLeft anterior prefrontal cortex (PFC) activation is associated with positive affect, while increased right-sided anterior activation is associated with negative affect.
referenceLight et al. (2011) found that reduced right ventrolateral prefrontal cortex activity while inhibiting positive affect is associated with improvement in hedonic capacity after 8 weeks of antidepressant treatment in major depressive disorder, published in Biological Psychiatry.
claimNeural circuitry underlying empathy can be enhanced through mental training designed to increase positive affect and prosocial behavior across the lifespan.
referenceLyubomirsky, S., King, L., and Diener, E. (2005) published 'The benefits of frequent positive affect: does happiness lead to success?' in Psychological Bulletin, volume 131, pages 803–855, investigating the relationship between positive affect and success.
Stress, Lifestyle, and Health - Maricopa Open Digital Press open.maricopa.edu 5 facts
claimPositive affect is a state or a trait that involves pleasurable engagement with the environment, the dimensions of which include happiness, joy, enthusiasm, alertness, and excitement.
claimPositive affect is associated with greater social connectedness, emotional and practical support, adaptive coping efforts, lower depression, longevity, and favorable physiological functioning, independent of age, gender, and income.
measurementIn a 10-year study of Nova Scotians, the rate of heart disease was 22% lower for each one-point increase on a 1-to-5 scale of positive affect.
claimPositive affect characteristics can be brief, long-lasting, or trait-like.
claimPositive affect refers to pleasurable engagement with the environment, including states such as happiness, joy, enthusiasm, alertness, and excitement.
The Long-Term Perceived Effect of Childhood Trauma on Youth's ... rsisinternational.org 2 facts
claimEmotional well-being is correlated with physical health, as physiological correlates of mental well-being—specifically positive affect and positive emotions—are central to physical health.
claimWell-being is linked to positive and negative affect, satisfaction with life, quality of life, happiness, personal growth and flourishing, capability, self-acceptance, positive relationships, and autonomy.
Stress, Lifestyle, and Health – Psychology 2e OpenStax pressbooks.cuny.edu 1 fact
claimPositive psychology is a field of study that seeks to identify and promote qualities that lead to greater happiness and fulfillment, including components such as positive affect, optimism, and flow.
Stress, Lifestyle, and Health – Introduction to Psychology open.maricopa.edu 1 fact
claimOptimism is defined as a generalized tendency to expect that good things will happen, which is distinct from positive affect, which is concerned with positive feeling states.
Neurodiversity in Practice: a Conceptual Model of Autistic Strengths ... link.springer.com Jul 25, 2023 1 fact
claimPsychosocial interventions for autistic children and adolescents could leverage humor and kindness as strategies to promote positive affect, communication, and social skills.