英国雷丁大学的研究人员用软件计算了约6400名互联网论坛成员在所发消息中使用绝对词的比例,这些论坛包括抑郁、焦虑、自杀意念论坛和一系列对照组论坛。
They found that approximately 1.5% of words used by people in the depression and anxiety forums were absolutist—which was 50% more than those used by people in the control forums. The percentage was even higher for people in the suicidal ideation forums: about 1.8%.
他们发现,抑郁症和焦虑症论坛上绝对词的出现频率约为1.5%,比对照组论坛高出50%。绝对词在自杀意念论坛中出现的比例甚至高达1.8%左右。
Why are absolutist words so bad? People often don't realize they are using them, and they can amp up negative thoughts. (Think about having your barbecue rained out. Saying "this always happens" is a much harsher thought than "sometimes the weather is uNPRedictable in June.") Absolutist words also require that the world correspond to your view. ("I must get that promotion." "My children must behave.")
为什么使用绝对词会如此糟糕?人们通常没有意识到自己在用这些词,而实际上这些词可以放大头脑里的消极想法。(譬如,你的烧烤野餐因雨取消,说“总是这样”的人比说“6月的天气有时就是没法预料”的人要消极得多。)使用绝对词的言下之意,是要求世界的运转符合你的看法。(“那个升职机会必须是我的。”“我的孩子必须守规矩。”)
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