Distraction

A strategy involving distracting oneself from feelings, thoughts, or a situation

The following variables relate to Distraction:

Selection Variable Info Dataset
DIST I distracted myself from the event or my emotions Negative events diary
DIST I distract myself from the event or my emotions Negative events diary
DIST #SLS, I did something to distract myself (physically or mentally). FEEL Study 1
DIST During the past few weeks, I managed my emotions by doing something to distract myself (physically or mentally). FEEL Study 1
CERQ_SF_7 I think of pleasant things that have nothing to do with it FEEL Study 1
CERQ_SF_11 I think of something nice instead of what has happened FEEL Study 1
CERQ_SF_7 I think of pleasant things that have nothing to do with it FEEL Study 1
CERQ_SF_11 I think of something nice instead of what has happened FEEL Study 1
DIST Since the last beep, have you distracted yourself from your feelings? Leuven 3-wave longitudinal study
RSQ_6 I try to look at the situation in a positive way Leuven 3-wave longitudinal study
RSQ_7 I think: I'm going to do something to make me feel better Leuven 3-wave longitudinal study
RSQ_8 I help someone else to take my mind off things Leuven 3-wave longitudinal study
RSQ_10 I remind myself that this feeling won't last forever Leuven 3-wave longitudinal study
RSQ_15 I go to one of my favourite places to think about my feelings Leuven 3-wave longitudinal study
RSQ_18 I think I will concentrate on something other than my feelings Leuven 3-wave longitudinal study
RSQ_20 I do something that has helped in the past to make me feel better Leuven 3-wave longitudinal study
RSQ_22 I think: go outside and have some fun Leuven 3-wave longitudinal study
RSQ_25 I focus on my work Leuven 3-wave longitudinal study
RSQ_29 I do something I enjoy Leuven 3-wave longitudinal study
RSQ_31 I do something fun with a friend Leuven 3-wave longitudinal study
RSQ_6 I try to look atthe situation in a positive way Leuven 3-wave longitudinal study
RSQ_7 I think: I'm going to do something to make me feel better Leuven 3-wave longitudinal study
RSQ_8 I help someone else to take my mind off things Leuven 3-wave longitudinal study
RSQ_10 I remind myself that this feeling won't last forever Leuven 3-wave longitudinal study
RSQ_15 I go to one of my favourite places to think about my feelings Leuven 3-wave longitudinal study
RSQ_18 I think I will concentrate on something other than my feelings Leuven 3-wave longitudinal study
RSQ_20 I do something that has helped in the past to make me feel better Leuven 3-wave longitudinal study
RSQ_22 I think: go outside and have some fun Leuven 3-wave longitudinal study
RSQ_25 I focus on my work Leuven 3-wave longitudinal study
RSQ_29 I do something I enjoy Leuven 3-wave longitudinal study
RSQ_31 I do something fun with a friend Leuven 3-wave longitudinal study
RSQ_6 I try to look atthe situation in a positive way Leuven 3-wave longitudinal study
RSQ_7 I think: I'm going to do something to make me feel better Leuven 3-wave longitudinal study
RSQ_8 I help someone else to take my mind off things Leuven 3-wave longitudinal study
RSQ_10 I remind myself that this feeling won't last forever Leuven 3-wave longitudinal study
RSQ_15 I go to one of my favourite places to think about my feelings Leuven 3-wave longitudinal study
RSQ_18 I think I will concentrate on something other than my feelings Leuven 3-wave longitudinal study
RSQ_20 I do something that has helped in the past to make me feel better Leuven 3-wave longitudinal study
RSQ_22 I think: go outside and have some fun Leuven 3-wave longitudinal study
RSQ_25 I focus on my work Leuven 3-wave longitudinal study
RSQ_29 I do something I enjoy Leuven 3-wave longitudinal study
RSQ_31 I do something fun with a friend Leuven 3-wave longitudinal study
DIST Did you distract yourself from your feelings since the previous beep? Leuven emotions in daily life 2011
DIST During the event, how much did you distract yourself from the event or your emotions? Emotional events in daily life
DIST Since the last beep, have you distracted yourself from your grades and the associated emotions? Exam results study
DIST Since the last beep, to what degree were you distracting yourself from you emotions? Leuven clinical study
DIST Since the last beep, to what extent did you avoid thinking about your emotions? Leuven emotion dynamics 2017
RESS_EMA_9 I engaged in something else to keep busy. RESS-EMA study
DIST Since the previous beep, I have engaged in activities to distract myself from my feelings Everyday emotion regulation
DIST1 Since the last beep, how much have you diverted your attention from your feelings? Leuven emotions in daily life 2012
DIST2 Checkbox - distracted yourself Leuven emotions in daily life 2012
RESS_EMA_10 I engaged in activities to distract myself. RESS-EMA study
RESS_9 Immediately working on something to keep myself busy RESS-EMA study
RESS_13 Doing something else to distract myself RESS-EMA study
RESS_22 Engaging in something else to keep busy RESS-EMA study
RESS_29 Engaging in activities to distract myself RESS-EMA study
WAYS_TR2 Trying to make myself feel better by eating, drinking, smoking, using drugs or medication, etc RESS-EMA study
WAYS_TR3 Jogging or exercising RESS-EMA study
DRS_4 Remind yourself these feelings won't last RESS-EMA study
DRS_8 Think "I'm going to go out and have some fun" RESS-EMA study
DRS_9 Do something you enjoy RESS-EMA study
DRS_2 Think "I'm going to do something to make myself feel better" RESS-EMA study
DRS_3 Help someone else with something in order to distract yourself RESS-EMA study
DRS_5 Go to a favourite place to get your mind off your feelings RESS-EMA study
DRS_1 Try to find something positive in the situation or something you learned RESS-EMA study
DRS_6 Think "I'll concentrate on something other than how I feel" RESS-EMA study
DRS_7 Do something that has made you feel better in the past RESS-EMA study
DRS_10 Do something fun with a friend RESS-EMA study
COPE_2 I turn to work or other substitute activities to take my mind off things RESS-EMA study
COPE_16 I daydream about things other than this RESS-EMA study
COPE_31 I sleep more than usual RESS-EMA study
COPE_43 I go to movies or watch TV to think about it less RESS-EMA study
DIST I distracted myself from my emotions Secrecy diary
DIST I distract myself from my emotions Secrecy diary
DIST In response to your feelings, have you DISTRACTED YOURSELF since last survey? ACU emotions in daily life
DIST Were you able to distract from your feelings since the last beep? 50 beeps per day
COPE_1 I turn to work or other activities to take my mind off things. Trier social stress study
COPE_4 I use alcohol or other drugs to make myself feel better. Trier social stress study
COPE_11 I use alcohol or other drugs to help me get through it. Trier social stress study
COPE_18 I make jokes about it. Trier social stress study
COPE_19 I do something to think about it less, like going to movies, watching TV, reading, daydreaming, sleeping, or shopping. Trier social stress study
DIST I distracted myself from the situation or my irritation Motivated emotion regulation diary
DIST I distract myself from the situation or my irritation Motivated emotion regulation diary
DIST I distracted myself from the situation or my irritation Motivated emotion regulation diary