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There is converging evidence from several psychological fields on the ways in which individuals engage in specific strategies to modify, alter, or accept their emotional experiences to obtain more desirable outcomes. The current Special Issue is dedicated to a series of examinations on how these self-regulatory strategies can promote resilience, create and sustain positive moods and intrinsic motivation, and aid in the repair of different negative emotions. The content of these articles are briefly reviewed in the context of additional ideas for scientific advancements in understanding and developing positive health.
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Kashdan, T.B. New developments in emotion regulation with an emphasis on the positive spectrum of human functioning. J Happiness Stud 8, 303–310 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10902-006-9013-6
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