INTRODUCTION: Previous studies based on the Monitoring and Acceptance Theory (MAT) failed to find differential effects of monitoring plus acceptance (MA) and monitoring only (MO) training on negative affect. This study aimed to investigate the differences between MA and MO from the perspective of mindfulness and emotional outcomes. METHODS: A total of 392 participants were randomly assigned to...
PLoS One2019Wen Chen, Chuansheng Chen, Pin Yang et al.
As a special kind of handwriting with a brush, Chinese calligraphic handwriting (CCH) requires a large amount of practice with high levels of concentration and emotion regulation. Previous studies have showed that long-term CCH training has positive effects physically (induced by handwriting activities) and psychologically (induced by the state of relaxation and concentration), the latter of...