Disclosing and sharing emotion: Psychological, social, and health consequences.

Abstract

Discusses how people naturally talk about—and sometimes avoid talking about—emotional events. The chapter attempts to sort out some of the complexities of social sharing and disclosure. The authors begin by reviewing the findings on social sharing of emotion. Next they focus on disclosure interventions that have been effective in improving health. The authors conclude with specific issues surrounding social sharing and disclosure and bereavement. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)