Effect of Positive Attention Bias Modification with Savoring

Park, H., & Youn, J. (2024). Effect of Positive Attention Bias Modification with Savoring. The Korean Journal of Health Psychology, 29(6), 1187-1203, https://doi.org/10.17315/kjhp.2024.29.6.013

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Abstract

Savoring is the capacity to focus on and enhance positive experiences, involving perception, attention, and emotional regulation. Recent research has highlighted 'proactive savoring,' which means actively identifying positive stimuli early in the attention process to improve psychological well-being. This is similar to positive attention bias modification, which seeks to increase focus on positive stimuli to boost emotional experiences and life satisfaction. However, research on these topics is still limited. This study was conducted with 33 healthy college students divided into a savoring group, a positive attention bias modification group, and a control group. Results revealed that the savoring group showed significantly increased attention to positive stimuli. In contrast, the modification group increased their overall attention to both positive and neutral stimuli. There was no change in attention to negative stimuli in any groups. This study suggests that positive attention bias modification, without avoidance of negative stimuli, can enhance attention to positive and neutral stimuli, while savoring can specifically boost attention to positive stimuli.

keywords: savoring, positive attention bias modification, eye-tracking

Submission Date: 2024-06-13

Revised Date: 2024-07-01

Accepted Date: 2024-09-06

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Vol.29 No.6

Effect of Positive Attention Bias Modification with Savoring

Abstract

The Korean Journal of Health Psychology