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- The Effects of Internalized Shame and Social Exclusion on Approach-Avoidance Behavior
- Jae-Yun Sim, Myoung-Ho Hyun
- STRESS. 2024;32(4):171-177. Published online December 27, 2024
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.17547/kjsr.2024.32.4.171
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This study examined the effects of internalized shame and social exclusion on approach-avoidance behavior.
Methods
A survey was conducted offline and online with 618 adult participants to assess their level of internalized shame. Among them, 59 were selected and assigned to either the high- or low-internalized shame group. These participants were then randomly assigned to either the social exclusion or inclusion condition. After experimental manipulation, explicit and implicit approach-avoidance behaviors were measured.
Results
In terms of explicit behavioral choices, the high-internalized shame group exhibited approach behavior in the social inclusion condition and avoidance behavior in the exclusion condition. In terms of explicit behavioral preferences, the high-internalized shame group and social exclusion condition exhibited avoidance responses. In terms of implicit behavior, the low-internalized shame group exhibited approach responses in the social exclusion condition, whereas the high-internalized shame group exhibited avoidance responses.
Conclusions
This study investigated the impact of internalized shame and social exclusion on social functioning and confirmed that individuals with high levels of internalized shame are more vulnerable to social exclusion. Finally, the implications, significance, and limitations of this study are discussed.
- Social Support Moderates the Impact of Pain-Related Threat on Avoidance Behavior
- Ubin Yi, Sungkun Cho
- STRESS. 2019;27(1):125-131. Published online March 31, 2019
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.17547/kjsr.2019.27.1.125
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Background: According to the fear-avoidance model, pain becomes chronic when it is related to fear and avoidance behavior. When a pain-related threat occurs, humans instinctively use avoidance behavior strategies. However, the support of significant others is likely to inhibit avoidance behavior even with the same pain-related threat stimulus. Thus, in this study, we examined the effects of pain-related threats and social support of romantic partner on avoidance behavior inhibition.
Methods: Participants consisted of 80 pairs of healthy undergraduate couples, and were randomly assigned to one of four group conditions in a 2×2 factorial design, with threat level (high/low) and social support (presence/absence) as factors.
Results: The results of the experiment indicated a significant interaction between threat level and social support. Specifically, in the high-threat condition, when social support was provided, task delay time was significantly shorter than when no social support was provided. On the other hand, in the low-threat condition, the time delay difference between high- and low- social support group was not significant. Moreover, social support did not affect fear reduction.
Conclusions: These results indicate that avoidance behaviors, which are instinctive responses to pain, can be inhibited by social support. This result would enhance understanding of the factors that have not been described in the fear-avoidance model in the pain-chronicization process, and will help expand and improve the model. We also discuss possible limitations of the study and scope for further studies.
- The Effects of Monetary Motivation on the Relationship between Pain-Related Fear and Avoidance Behavior
- Bun-Ok Kim, Kiseong Kim, Daeyong Shin, Sungkun Cho
- STRESS. 2019;27(1):117-124. Published online March 31, 2019
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.17547/kjsr.2019.27.1.117
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Background: The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of monetary motivation on the relationship between pain-related fear and avoidance behavior.
Methods: Eighty healthy volunteers were randomly assigned to one of four groups in accordance with task conditions of pain-related fear (high or low) and monetary motivation (high or low).
Results: The autonomic nervous system was more active in the high pain-related fear group than in the low pain-related fear group as the participants watched a video and performed a task. Also, pain-related fear and monetary motivation had a significant interaction effect on avoidance behavior. High monetary motivation was associated with a shorter delay time during task performance in the high pain-related fear group. No significant difference was observed in the delay time in the low pain-related fear group.
Conclusions: This study provides empirical evidence supporting the modified fear-avoidance model and experimentally proves the activation of the goal shielding mechanism.
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