Let it be: Accepting negative emotional experiences predicts decreased negative affect and depressive symptoms

JOURNAL: Behaviour Research and Therapy
AUTHORS: Amanda J. Shallcross, Allison S. Troy, Matthew Boland and Iris B. Maussa
SUMMARY:  The present studies examined whether a tendency to accept negative emotional experiences buffers individuals from experiencing elevated negative affect during negative emotional situations (Study 1) and from developing depressive symptoms in the face of life stress (Study 2). Both studies examined female samples. 

CULTURAL REFERENCE:  Let It Be is the twelfth and final studio album by the English rock band the Beatles. It was released on 8 May 1970 by the band's Apple Records label shortly after the group announced their break-up.

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