STRESS: MOM - Social

Question 1

D/H Savouring

Answer 1

Aims to make individuals more adept at attaining full benefits of any uplifts (becoming better at savouring the moment)
[Uplifts can have a significant buffering effect on daily hassles]

Question 2

Savouring Researchers

Answer 2

Bryant et al.
Bryant & Veroff
Hurley & Kwon

Question 3

Bryant et al.

Answer 3

Introduced savouring as a part of positive psychology

• Rather than experiencing the moment - ind. focusses on the feelings it invokes

Question 4

Bryant & Veroff

Answer 4

Savouring the moment can be as simple as laughing about experience & sharing enjoyment with others

Question 5

Hurley & Kwon

Answer 5

Investigated correlation between uplifts & how much an individual savoured the positive moments they experienced

• Group w/ low uplifts & savouring = most @ risk of negative effects on wellbeing
  
  • Group showed low levels of positive affect & satisfaction with life
• Group w/ low uplifts & high savouring = similarly positive responses to those with high uplifts

To deal with D/H = individual can become better @ savouring even low levels of uplifts

Question 6

Types of Savouring

Answer 6

Bryant & Veroff:
(Savouring through)
ANTICIPATION: Thinking about the future - e.g. visualising a trip you have planned with a partner
REMINISCING: Thinking about the past - e.g. Remembering funny moments with a friend
SAVOURING THE MOMENT: Thinking about the present - e.g. Enjoying a new meal by focussing on the flavours / smells > just eating it

Question 7

Savouring :)

Answer 7

Samios et al. - 300 people who experienced a highly stressful event in the past year completed measures of impact of event
Results showed savouring positively correlated with positive coping (meaning-based coping) & socially-supported coping (using emotional support)

Hurley & Kwon - investigated interaction between uplifts & savouring practised
Group with low uplifts & high savouring = showed similarly positive responses to those with high uplifts

Question 8

Savouring :(

Answer 8

Subjective - Individual determines what is an uplift & deems what a positive attitude towards stress looks like

West et al. - Meditation can induce psych side effects such as depersonalisation / derealisation / psychotic symptoms (hallucinations) - May also worsen / cause psychosis