APS

2022 APS Annual Convention

Don’t Stop Believin’: The Power of Beliefs about Emotions in Shaping Well-Being

Sunday, May 29, 2022 · Chicago, IL

Oral · Clinical Science

This symposium will extend current knowledge on the role of a range of emotion beliefs in psychological well-being. Together, these talks cohesively present findings utilizing a range of study designs, participant populations, and methodologies to underline the importance of emotion beliefs in mental health, emotional resilience, and interpersonal relationships.

Chairs & Discussants

  • Elizabeth KneelandChair
    Amherst College
  • Jenn VeilleuxDiscussant
    University of Arkansas

Presentations

  1. Implications of Believing Your Emotions Are Different from Others’ and That Emotions Last ForeverKayce Brott
  2. When Good Beliefs Go Bad: The Interpersonal Costs of Believing Emotions Are Controllable Angela Smith
  3. Emotion Beliefs in Social AnxietyFallon Goodman
  4. The Relationship between Depression Beliefs and Depression Symptoms in Adolescents.Jessica Schleider