APS
2026 APS Annual Convention · 2026
Both Cognitive Reappraisal and Self-Compassion Effectively Reduce Negative Affect after Negative Mood Induction Independently from Sensitivity Levels
- Annalisa Setti
University College Cork - Isobel Hayes
University College Cork - Alessandra Peluzzi
University of Pavia - Francesca Lionetti
University of Pavia
Abstract
Participants recalled a negative autobiographical episode and were randomly allocated to Cognitive Reappraisal or Self-Compassion emotion regulation strategies. Sensory Processing Sensitivity (SPS) was also assessed. Both strategies produced a decrease in negative affect post retrieval; only self-compassion enhanced positive affect with no moderating effect of SPS.
