Emotion, Disclosure, & Health

by James W. Pennebaker (editor)

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Genres: Psychology

337 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2002

About the author

James Pennebaker is an American social psychologist and husband of Ruth Pennebaker. He is the Centennial Liberal Arts Professor of Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin and a member of the Academy of Distinguished Teachers. His research focuses on the relationship between natural language use, health, and social behavior, most recently "how everyday language reflects basic social and personality processes"

Reviews

[Linda · Rating 3 out of 5]

Emotion, Disclosure and Health compiles articles from diverse disciplines that are all related to the way people deal with emotional upheavals, how those stresses affect health, and how translating experiences into words can promote mental and physical well being. As a researcher in the scientific tradition, Pennebaker chooses articles that focus on quantitative, evidence-based research. This is a technical and theoretical book and therefore would appeal mostly to those who work in the area of research, therapy, and other helping professions. The book is very thorough and presents a challenging but interesting read.