Effect of Contemplative Monastic Debate Practice on Emotion Regulation and Experience
PsyArXiv December 1, 2025 preprint DOI: 10.31234/osf.io/ybehw_v1 (opens in new tab)
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractEngaging in contemplative monastic debate practice is associated with improved emotion regulation and altered emotional experience. Practitioners show greater cognitive reappraisal and reduced expressive suppression compared to non-practitioners, suggesting that this structured, dialogic form of contemplation may enhance emotional flexibility.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Observational cohort |
|---|---|
| Population | Monastic practitioners of contemplative debate |
| Key finding | Contemplative monastic debate practice is associated with improved emotion regulation, specifically greater cognitive reappraisal and reduced expressive suppression. |
Abstract
Effect of Contemplative Monastic Debate Practice on Emotion Regulation and Experience