TY - JOUR
T1 - Fantastic Reality and Playfulness as a Means for Adaptive Emotion Regulation
AU - Rubinstein, Dori
AU - Lahad, Mooli
AU - Aharonson-Daniel, Limor
AU - Mizrahi, David
AU - Weinstock, Gilad
AU - Tandler, Nancy
AU - Proyer, René T.
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© The Author(s) 2024.
PY - 2025/3/1
Y1 - 2025/3/1
N2 - This study explores the interplay between Fantastic Reality Ability (FRA), assessed using the FRAME scale, and playfulness, measured with the OLIW-S, in relation to cognitive emotion regulation strategies among 298 Israeli adults. Participants completed self-report measures evaluating FRA, playfulness, and emotion regulation processes. Results revealed robust positive associations between FRA and various facets of playfulness, and specific connections to adaptive emotion regulation. Particularly, higher levels of FRA coping and lighthearted playfulness emerged as significant predictors of adaptive emotion regulation, while maladaptive regulation showed associations with lower FRA control and distinct playfulness facets. These findings highlight the potential of cultivating imaginative capabilities and embracing playful approaches to bolster emotional resilience and adaptive coping strategies during challenging circumstances and crises. Practical implications for interventions aimed at enhancing psychological well-being are discussed, emphasizing the integration of FRA and playfulness in developing effective coping strategies.
AB - This study explores the interplay between Fantastic Reality Ability (FRA), assessed using the FRAME scale, and playfulness, measured with the OLIW-S, in relation to cognitive emotion regulation strategies among 298 Israeli adults. Participants completed self-report measures evaluating FRA, playfulness, and emotion regulation processes. Results revealed robust positive associations between FRA and various facets of playfulness, and specific connections to adaptive emotion regulation. Particularly, higher levels of FRA coping and lighthearted playfulness emerged as significant predictors of adaptive emotion regulation, while maladaptive regulation showed associations with lower FRA control and distinct playfulness facets. These findings highlight the potential of cultivating imaginative capabilities and embracing playful approaches to bolster emotional resilience and adaptive coping strategies during challenging circumstances and crises. Practical implications for interventions aimed at enhancing psychological well-being are discussed, emphasizing the integration of FRA and playfulness in developing effective coping strategies.
KW - Adaptive Coping
KW - Emotion Regulation
KW - Fantastic Reality Ability
KW - OLIW Playfulness
KW - Resilience
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=85211577796&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1007/s41042-024-00206-w
DO - 10.1007/s41042-024-00206-w
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:85211577796
SN - 2364-5040
VL - 10
JO - International Journal of Applied Positive Psychology
JF - International Journal of Applied Positive Psychology
IS - 1
M1 - 11
ER -