Contemplating Tragedy Raises Gratifications and Fosters Self-Acceptance

Contemplating Tragedy

Dados Bibliográficos

ID2264237
AutoresGuan Soon Khoo (0000-0001-6479-6894, English Department; Roanoke College; Salem VA 24153 USA, autor correspondente)
Ano2016
Volume42
Fascículo2
Páginas269-291
Data de publicação2016-04-01
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessSim
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoHuman Communication Research (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 0360-3989 • E-ISSN: 1468-2958
EditoraOxford University Press (OUP) (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1111/hcre.12074
OpenAlexW1951277327
IdiomaEN
Citações recebidas13
Referências citadas51

Despite the reflective nature of tragedy, little research has focused on reflection's impact on “pleasure” and personal growth. Drawing from entertainment, literary, and health research, this study assessed the degree to which contemplating tragedy increases gratifications and promotes self-acceptance. The moderating effects of life events were also examined. In an experiment, participants (N = 120) were randomly instructed to either watch a Hollywood drama and reflect, or only watch the movie (control). Results showed significant main effects on appreciation and enjoyment. Reflection increased gratifications for participants with remote loss (≥2 years) but not recent loss, and it strengthened the link between self-perceptual depth and a 4-week change in self-compassion. The benefits and drawbacks of reflecting on tragedy are discussed

Art · Compassion · Drama · Entertainment · Perception · Pleasure · Psychotherapist · Tragedy (event · Visual arts · COVID-19 and Mental Health · Media Influence and Health · Optimism, Hope, and Well-being · Psychology · Social Psychology