The momentary benefits of positive events for individuals with elevated social anxiety.

ABSTRACT: Understanding how individuals with varying levels of social anxiety respond to daily positive events is important. Psychological processes that increase positive emotions are being widely used as strategies to not only enhance well-being but also reduce the symptoms and impairment tied to negative emotional dispositions and conditions, including excessive social anxiety. At present, it is unclear whether and how levels of social anxiety impact the psychological benefits derived from momentary positive events. We used ecological momentary assessment to examine the impact of trait social anxiety on momentary changes in emotions, sense of belonging, and social approach versus avoidance motivation following positive events in daily life. Over the course of a week, people with elevated social a

SUBMITTER: Doorley JD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7363503 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature