Round and Round like a Squirrel on a Wheel: Exploring the Role of Negative Affect and Rumination in Mood Changes during Pain

Two studies explore the Emotional Cascade Model (ECSM) and nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) (Selby et al., 2008). Results suggest that high trait rumination and baseline negative affectivity in women are associated with mood improvements during pain, and that the interaction between the two dimensions may be important in mood regulation.