Effects of good versus bad mood and optimistic versus pessimistic outlook on social acceptance versus rejection

Presents data indicating that observers react more positively to people who present themselves as optimistic or in good moods than to persons who present themselves as either more pessimistic or in worse moods. Also finds evidence suggesting individuals are responsive to the chronicity or stability...

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Published in:Journal of social and clinical psychology 1994-07, Vol.13 (2), p.138-151
Main Authors: CARVER, C. S, KUS, L. A, SCHEIER, M. F
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult and adolescent clinical studies
Attitudes
Biological and medical sciences
Depression
Factors
Interpersonal relations
Life satisfaction
Medical sciences
Mood disorders
Moods
Optimism
Pessimism
Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry
Psychopathology. Psychiatry
Social acceptance
Social interaction
Social psychology
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Summary:Presents data indicating that observers react more positively to people who present themselves as optimistic or in good moods than to persons who present themselves as either more pessimistic or in worse moods. Also finds evidence suggesting individuals are responsive to the chronicity or stability of an individual's mood. (Original abstract-amended)
ISSN:0736-7236
1943-2771
DOI:10.1521/jscp.1994.13.2.138