Rumination Hinders Recovery From Ostracism

Eric D. Wesselmann, Dongning Ren, Emily R. Swim, Kipling D. Williams

International Journal of Developmental Science · 2013 · 79 citations · 37 references

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Abstract

Ostracism—being ignored and excluded—is a painful event that threatens fundamental needs. Ostracized individuals' reflective responses focus on cognitive appraisal and motivated recovery, and previous research suggests these appraisals can help or hi

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