What is it about?
The ability to distinguish between self- and other-related representations is crucial in social interactions. Previous research has shown that self-other distinction plays a key role in the control of imitation, visual perspective-taking, and empathy. Here, we have shown for the first time that training self-other distinction within the motor domain can enhance self-reported emotion regulation.
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Why is it important?
Our findings suggest that self-other distinction may be a common mechanism underlying both the control of imitation and emotion regulation. Thus, our results hold potential significance for both theoretical models and clinical interventions.
Perspectives
This article comes from one of the studies I conducted during my PhD in Psychology, which I completed under the supervision of Dr. José Luis Ulloa at the University of Talca, Chile. Writing this paper gave me the invaluable opportunity to work with Dr. Idalmis Santiesteban at her lab at the University of Liverpool (United Kingdom), further broadening the scope of my research.
Juan Carlos Oliveros
Universidad Catolica del Maule
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This page is a summary of: Training self–other distinction: Effects on emotion regulation, empathy, and theory of mind., Emotion, September 2024, American Psychological Association (APA),
DOI: 10.1037/emo0001442.
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