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标题：Can positivity be counterproductive when suffering domestic abuse?: A narrative review
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作者：Ellen Sinclair ; Rona Hart ; Tim Lomas 等
期刊名称：International Journal of Wellbeing
电子版ISSN：1179-8602
出版年度：2020
卷号：10
期号：1
页码：180-191
DOI：10.5502/ijw.v10i1.754
出版社：International Journal of Wellbeing
摘要：Positive Psychology has been criticized for making people feel pressured to remain positive irrespective of circumstances. This narrative review specifically investigates the relationship between positive attitudes and denial in the context of domestic abuse, in order to examine whether there is research evidence to support the critique on the adverse upshots of positivity. The search yielded 29 studies. Overall the literature suggests that misdirected or overgeneralized positivity exacerbates harm and abuse: an optimistic bias can put victims in danger; empathy, hope, acceptance and resilience are associated with refraining to leave abusive relationships; and forgiveness increases the likelihood of further transgressions. We therefore argue that scholars and practitioners need demonstrate care in promoting positivity, since it can be detrimental within a toxic context. Download data is not yet available.
关键词：Domestic Abuse; Positivity; Denial; Critical Systematic Review