Managing Affect in Uncertain Situations (MAUS)

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Citation article

Title:
Distress Intensity Predicts Selection of Reappraisal But Not Effectiveness of Distraction or Reappraisal During Uncertain Waiting Periods
Authors:
James M. Teague, Hepbyrne R. Davies, Peter Koval, Ella K. Moeck
Year of publication:
2026
Publication name:
Affective Science
Volume number:
N/A
Issue number:
N/A
Page numbers:
N/A
DOI or URL:
10.1007/s42761-026-00403-7
Publication type:
Refereed Journal Article

Study details

Baseline session:
Yes
Followup session:
Yes
Study design:
Participants completed a daily survey on Day 0, then the following day commenced 14 days of daily surveys. Participants were invited to complete a follow up survey between 2 weeks and 3 months after the daily survey period.
ESM measurement waves:
1
Ethics granting body:
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Ethics protocol number:
24097
Year/s data was collected:
2022
Location of participants (Countries):
United Kingdom
Background information:
-
Languages:
English
Setting:
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Collection platform:
---
Preregistration URL:
https://osf.io/9hzd2/
Days of ESM data collection:
14
Number of ESM measures per day:
1
Sampling schedule:
interval-contingent
ESM schedule start time:
18:00
ESM schedule end time:
23:59
ESM schedule duration:
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Sample details

Type of sample:
Prolific participants aged 18 to 74 years (M = 39.26, SD = 11.22) awaiting an uncertain event.
Recruitment information:
Participants were recruited on Prolific. Participants were required to be based in the UK so all participants were in the same time zone for sending out daily surveys each day. Participants were required to have an uncertain event coming up in their life. The event had to be somewhat significant (determined by a rating of at least 10 on the 0-100 significance scale) and resolve in at least 2 weeks (but less than 3 months) time.
Incentives:
Participants received the following reimbursement £3.5 for completing the baseline survey, £0.7 for completing each daily diary (up to £9.80 in total) and £2 bonus at the end of the study for completing at least 13 daily diaries. Participants who completed the follow up survey were reimbursed £1.
Exclusions:
17 participant were excluded for not completing the baseline. 2 failed baseline attention checks. 6 were excluded for failing over 80% of the daily survey attention checks and 29 were excluded due to technical issues. 38 participants were exclude who indicated at baseline that they expected their uncertain event to resolve sooner than 2 weeks or later than 3 months. 174 daily surveys were removed due to participants completing the surveys in less than 2 minutes.
Number of participants:
254

Contact info

Contact:
Ella Moeck
Contact email:
ella.moeck@adelaide.edu.au
Selection Variable Info Assessment type Constructs Branching
UUID Default None —
Date_Local Default None —
Time_Local Default None —
ACPT_EV Today, I accepted my feelings about this event as they were ESM —
AFRAID_EV Scared ESM —
AGE What is your age in years? Please provide your response as a number Baseline —
AMUS_EV Amused ESM —
ANX Anxious Baseline —
ANX Anxious ESM —
ANX_EV Anxious ESM —
ANX_EV Anxious Follow_up EVENT_RESOLUTION
ANX_EV Anxious Follow_up2 EVENT_RESOLUTION
ANX_EV Anxious Follow_up3 EVENT_RESOLUTION
ANX_RETRO_EV Please rate the following items as to how you felt about the outcome of your uncertain event, when this event occurred: Anxious Follow_up EVENT_RESOLUTION
ANX_RETRO_EV Please rate the following items as to how you felt about the outcome of your uncertain event, when this event occurred: Anxious Follow_up2 EVENT_RESOLUTION
ANX_RETRO_EV Please rate the following items as to how you felt about the outcome of your uncertain event, when this event occurred: Anxious Follow_up3 EVENT_RESOLUTION
AWE_EV In awe ESM —
BENEFIN_EV Today, I tried to focus on good things that might come from this event. ESM —
BEST_FORECAST_ANX Please rate the following items as to how you think you will feel if this best possible outcome occurs: Anxious Baseline —
BEST_FORECAST_ANX Please rate the following items as to how you think you will feel if this best possible outcome occurs: Anxious Follow_up EVENT_RESOLUTION
BEST_FORECAST_ANX Please rate the following items as to how you think you will feel if this best possible outcome occurs: Anxious Follow_up2 EVENT_RESOLUTION
BEST_FORECAST_ANX Please rate the following items as to how you think you will feel if this best possible outcome occurs: Anxious Follow_up3 EVENT_RESOLUTION
BEST_FORECAST_BORED Please rate the following items as to how you think you will feel if this best possible outcome occurs: Bored Baseline —
BEST_FORECAST_BORED Please rate the following items as to how you think you will feel if this best possible outcome occurs: Bored Follow_up EVENT_RESOLUTION
BEST_FORECAST_BORED Please rate the following items as to how you think you will feel if this best possible outcome occurs: Bored Follow_up2 EVENT_RESOLUTION
BEST_FORECAST_BORED Please rate the following items as to how you think you will feel if this best possible outcome occurs: Bored Follow_up3 EVENT_RESOLUTION
BEST_FORECAST_ENTHU Please rate the following items as to how you think you will feel if this best possible outcome occurs: Enthusiastic Baseline —
BEST_FORECAST_ENTHU Please rate the following items as to how you think you will feel if this best possible outcome occurs: Enthusiastic Follow_up EVENT_RESOLUTION
BEST_FORECAST_ENTHU Please rate the following items as to how you think you will feel if this best possible outcome occurs: Enthusiastic Follow_up2 EVENT_RESOLUTION
BEST_FORECAST_ENTHU Please rate the following items as to how you think you will feel if this best possible outcome occurs: Enthusiastic Follow_up3 EVENT_RESOLUTION
BEST_FORECAST_EXCIT Please rate the following items as to how you think you will feel if this best possible outcome occurs: Excited Baseline —
BEST_FORECAST_EXCIT Please rate the following items as to how you think you will feel if this best possible outcome occurs: Excited Follow_up EVENT_RESOLUTION
BEST_FORECAST_EXCIT Please rate the following items as to how you think you will feel if this best possible outcome occurs: Excited Follow_up2 EVENT_RESOLUTION
BEST_FORECAST_EXCIT Please rate the following items as to how you think you will feel if this best possible outcome occurs: Excited Follow_up3 EVENT_RESOLUTION
BEST_FORECAST_IRR Please rate the following items as to how you think you will feel if this best possible outcome occurs: Irritated Baseline —
BEST_FORECAST_IRR Please rate the following items as to how you think you will feel if this best possible outcome occurs: Irritated Follow_up EVENT_RESOLUTION
BEST_FORECAST_IRR Please rate the following items as to how you think you will feel if this best possible outcome occurs: Irritated Follow_up2 EVENT_RESOLUTION
BEST_FORECAST_IRR Please rate the following items as to how you think you will feel if this best possible outcome occurs: Irritated Follow_up3 EVENT_RESOLUTION
BEST_FORECAST_PEACE Please rate the following items as to how you think you will feel if this best possible outcome occurs: Peaceful Baseline —
BEST_FORECAST_PEACE Please rate the following items as to how you think you will feel if this best possible outcome occurs: Peaceful Follow_up EVENT_RESOLUTION
BEST_FORECAST_PEACE Please rate the following items as to how you think you will feel if this best possible outcome occurs: Peaceful Follow_up2 EVENT_RESOLUTION
BEST_FORECAST_PEACE Please rate the following items as to how you think you will feel if this best possible outcome occurs: Peaceful Follow_up3 EVENT_RESOLUTION
BEST_FORECAST_RLX Please rate the following items as to how you think you will feel if this best possible outcome occurs: Relaxed Baseline —
BEST_FORECAST_RLX Please rate the following items as to how you think you will feel if this best possible outcome occurs: Relaxed Follow_up EVENT_RESOLUTION
BEST_FORECAST_RLX Please rate the following items as to how you think you will feel if this best possible outcome occurs: Relaxed Follow_up2 EVENT_RESOLUTION
BEST_FORECAST_RLX Please rate the following items as to how you think you will feel if this best possible outcome occurs: Relaxed Follow_up3 EVENT_RESOLUTION
BEST_FORECAST_SAD Please rate the following items as to how you think you will feel if this best possible outcome occurs: Sad Baseline —
BEST_FORECAST_SAD Please rate the following items as to how you think you will feel if this best possible outcome occurs: Sad Follow_up EVENT_RESOLUTION
BEST_FORECAST_SAD Please rate the following items as to how you think you will feel if this best possible outcome occurs: Sad Follow_up2 EVENT_RESOLUTION
BEST_FORECAST_SAD Please rate the following items as to how you think you will feel if this best possible outcome occurs: Sad Follow_up3 EVENT_RESOLUTION
BEST_LIKELY Think of the best possible outcome of your uncertain event. How likely is this outcome to occur? Baseline —
BEST_LIKELY How likely is the best possible outcome of this event to occur? Follow_up EVENT_RESOLUTION
BEST_LIKELY How likely is the best possible outcome of this event to occur? Follow_up2 EVENT_RESOLUTION
BEST_LIKELY How likely is the best possible outcome of this event to occur? Follow_up3 EVENT_RESOLUTION
BEST_OUTCOME_CLOSENESS How close was this outcome to the best possible outcome? Follow_up EVENT_RESOLUTION
BEST_OUTCOME_CLOSENESS How close was this outcome to the best possible outcome? Follow_up2 EVENT_RESOLUTION
BEST_OUTCOME_CLOSENESS How close was this outcome to the best possible outcome? Follow_up3 EVENT_RESOLUTION
BFI2_1 Tends to be quiet Baseline —
BFI2_10 Has little interest in abstract ideas Baseline —
BFI2_11 Is full of energy Baseline —
BFI2_12 Assumes the best about people Baseline —
BFI2_13 Is reliable, can always be counted on Baseline —
BFI2_14 Is emotionally stable, not easily upset Baseline —
BFI2_15 Is original, comes up with new ideas Baseline —
BFI2_16 Is outgoing, sociable Baseline —
BFI2_17 Can be cold and uncaring Baseline —
BFI2_18 Keeps things neat and tidy Baseline —
BFI2_19 Is relaxed, handles stress well Baseline —
BFI2_2 Is compassionate, has a soft heart Baseline —
BFI2_20 Has few artistic interests Baseline —
BFI2_21 Prefers to have others take charge Baseline —
BFI2_22 Is respectful, treats others with respect Baseline —
BFI2_23 Is persistent, works until the task is finished Baseline —
BFI2_24 Feels secure, comfortable with self Baseline —
BFI2_25 Is complex, a deep thinker Baseline —
BFI2_26 Is less active than other people Baseline —
BFI2_27 Tends to find fault with others Baseline —
BFI2_28 Can be somewhat careless Baseline —
BFI2_29 Is temperamental, gets emotional easily Baseline —
BFI2_3 Tends to be disorganized Baseline —
BFI2_30 Has little creativity Baseline —
BFI2_4 Worries a lot Baseline —
BFI2_5 Is fascinated by art, music, or literature Baseline —
BFI2_6 Is dominant, acts as a leader Baseline —
BFI2_7 Is sometimes rude to others Baseline —
BFI2_8 Has difficulty getting started on tasks Baseline —
BFI2_9 Tends to feel depressed, blue Baseline —
BORED Bored Baseline —
BORED Bored ESM —
BORED_EV Bored ESM —
BORED_EV Bored Follow_up EVENT_RESOLUTION
BORED_EV Bored Follow_up2 EVENT_RESOLUTION
BORED_EV Bored Follow_up3 EVENT_RESOLUTION
BORED_RETRO_EV Please rate the following items as to how you felt about the outcome of your uncertain event, when this event occurred: Bored Follow_up EVENT_RESOLUTION
BORED_RETRO_EV Please rate the following items as to how you felt about the outcome of your uncertain event, when this event occurred: Bored Follow_up2 EVENT_RESOLUTION
BORED_RETRO_EV Please rate the following items as to how you felt about the outcome of your uncertain event, when this event occurred: Bored Follow_up3 EVENT_RESOLUTION
BRACE_EV Today, I braced for the worst possible outcome of this event. ESM —
CAREGIVE Do you have any other caregiving responsibilities? Baseline —
CESD_1 I was bothered by things that usually don’t bother me. Baseline —
CESD_10 I felt fearful Baseline —
CESD_11 My sleep was restless. Baseline —
CESD_12 I was happy Baseline —
CESD_13 I talked less than usual Baseline —
CESD_14 I felt lonely Baseline —
CESD_15 People were unfriendly Baseline —
CESD_16 I enjoyed life Baseline —
CESD_17 I had crying spells Baseline —
CESD_18 I felt sad Baseline —
CESD_19 I felt that people dislike me Baseline —
CESD_2 I did not feel like eating; my appetite was poor. Baseline —
CESD_20 I could not get “going.” Baseline —
CESD_3 I felt that I could not shake off the blues even with help from my family or friends. Baseline —
CESD_4 I felt I was just as good as other people. Baseline —
CESD_5 I had trouble keeping my mind on what I was doing. Baseline —
CESD_6 I felt depressed. Baseline —
CESD_7 I felt that everything I did was an effort. Baseline —
CESD_8 I felt hopeful about the future. Baseline —
CESD_9 I thought my life had been a failure Baseline —
CHILD Do your have children under 18 years of age? Baseline —
CHILD_TEXT Children number text entry Baseline —
COMPLETED_DATE Date the daily survey was completed ESM —
COMPLETED_DATE_TIME Follow up 1 complete date and time Follow_up —
COMPLETED_DATE_TIME Follow up 2 complete date and time Follow_up2 —
COMPLETED_DATE_TIME Follow up 3 complete date and time Follow_up3 —
COMPLETED_TIME Time daily survey completed ESM —
CTRL In general, I feel I am able to control my emotions Follow_up —
CTRL In general, I feel I am able to control my emotions Follow_up2 —
CTRL In general, I feel I am able to control my emotions Follow_up3 —
CTRL Today, I felt I was able to control my emotions ESM —
CTRL_ER_EV I felt I was able to control my emotions about my uncertain event ESM —
CTRL_EV How much control do you have over the outcome of this event? Baseline —
CTRL_EV Today, how how controllable did this event feel? ESM —
CTRL_GENERAL_1 No matter how hard they try, people can’t really change the emotions that they have. Baseline —
CTRL_GENERAL_2 People have strong emotions, and they can’t do much to control them. Baseline —
CTRL_GENERAL_3 The truth is, people have very little control over their emotions. Baseline —
CTRL_GENERAL_4 People can learn new things, but they can’t really change their abilities to control emotions. Baseline —
CTRL_GENERAL_5 If they want to, people can change the emotions that they have. Baseline —
CTRL_GENERAL_6 Everyone can learn to control their emotions. Baseline —
CTRL_SELF_1 No matter how hard I try, I can’t really change the emotions I have. Baseline —
CTRL_SELF_2 I have strong emotions and can’t do much to control them. Baseline —
CTRL_SELF_3 The truth is, I have very little control over my emotions. Baseline —
CTRL_SELF_4 I can learn new things, but I can’t really change my ability to control emotions. Baseline —
CTRL_SELF_5 If I want to, I can change the emotions that I have. Baseline —
CTRL_SELF_6 I can learn to control my emotions. Baseline —
CTRL_SHOULD In general, I feel I should control my emotions Follow_up —
CTRL_SHOULD In general, I feel I should control my emotions Follow_up2 —
CTRL_SHOULD In general, I feel I should control my emotions Follow_up3 —
CTRL_SHOULD Today, I felt I should control my emotions ESM —
CTRL_SHOULD_EV I felt I should control my emotions about my uncertain event. ESM —
CTRL_SHOULD_GENERAL_1 Emotions should be controlled. Baseline —
CTRL_SHOULD_GENERAL_2 People in general should control their emotions more. Baseline —
CTRL_SHOULD_GENERAL_3 People shouldn’t control their feelings. Baseline —
CTRL_SHOULD_GENERAL_4 It is important that people have control over the emotions they experience. Baseline —
CTRL_SHOULD_GENERAL_5 There is no need for people to regulate their emotions Baseline —
CTRL_SHOULD_GENERAL_6 People should not express their emotions openly. Baseline —
CTRL_SHOULD_GENERAL_7 It is wrong for people to always display how they feel. Baseline —
CTRL_SHOULD_GENERAL_8 People should show their emotions when overcome with strong feelings. Baseline —
CTRL_SHOULD_GENERAL_9 I think it is appropriate to express emotions, no matter whether negative or positive. Baseline —
CTRL_SHOULD_SELF_1 I should control my emotions. Baseline —
CTRL_SHOULD_SELF_2 In general, I should control my emotions more. Baseline —
CTRL_SHOULD_SELF_3 I shouldn’t control my feelings. Baseline —
CTRL_SHOULD_SELF_4 It is important that I have control over the emotions I experience. Baseline —
CTRL_SHOULD_SELF_5 There is no need for me to regulate my emotions. Baseline —
CTRL_SHOULD_SELF_6 I should not express my emotions openly. Baseline —
CTRL_SHOULD_SELF_7 It is wrong for me to always display how I feel. Baseline —
CTRL_SHOULD_SELF_8 It is appropriate to express my emotions, no matter whether negative or positive. Baseline —
CURI_EV Curious ESM —
DISAP_EV_RESOLVE How disappointed do you feel about the outcome of this event? Follow_up EVENT_RESOLUTION
DISAP_EV_RESOLVE How disappointed do you feel about the outcome of this event? Follow_up2 EVENT_RESOLUTION
DISAP_EV_RESOLVE How disappointed do you feel about the outcome of this event? Follow_up3 EVENT_RESOLUTION
DISAP_EV_UNRESOLVE How disappointed will you feel about the outcome of this event is known? Follow_up EVENT_RESOLUTION
DISAP_EV_UNRESOLVE How disappointed will you feel about the outcome of this event is known? Follow_up2 EVENT_RESOLUTION
DISAP_EV_UNRESOLVE How disappointed will you feel about the outcome of this event is known? Follow_up3 EVENT_RESOLUTION
DISGUST_EV Disgusted ESM —
DISTANCE_EV Today, I tried to distance myself from this event by taking an objective perspective. ESM —
DIST_EV Today, I engaged in activities to distract myself from my feelings about this event ESM —
DURATION_TOTAL Follow up 1 survey duration Follow_up —
DURATION_TOTAL Follow up 2 survey duration Follow_up2 —
DURATION_TOTAL Follow up 3 survey duration Follow_up3 —
DURATION_TOTAL Time taken to complete baseline Baseline —
DURATION_TOTAL Time taken to complete survey ESM —
EBQ_1 There is very little use for negative emotions. Baseline —
EBQ_2 People don’t need their negative emotions. Baseline —
EBQ_3 Negative emotions are harmful. Baseline —
EBQ_4 Positive emotions are very unhelpful to people Baseline —
EBQ_5 The presence of negative emotions is a bad thing for people. Baseline —
EBQ_6 There is very little use for positive emotions. Baseline —
EBQ_7 People don’t need their positive emotions. Baseline —
EBQ_8 Positive emotions are harmful. Baseline —
EDU What is your level of education? Baseline —
EDU_NOW Are you currently studying? Baseline —
EFFORT_EV Today, I put effort into influencing my emotions about this event ESM —
EMB_EV Embarrassed ESM —
EMOCOPE_EV Today, how well do you feel like you coped with your feelings about this event? ESM —
EMOCOPE_EV How well are you coping with your feelings about the outcome of this event? Follow_up EVENT_RESOLUTION
EMOCOPE_EV How well are you coping with your feelings about the outcome of this event? Follow_up2 EVENT_RESOLUTION
EMOCOPE_EV How well are you coping with your feelings about the outcome of this event? Follow_up3 EVENT_RESOLUTION
EMOCOPE_EV_UNRESOLVE How well will you cope with your feelings about the outcome of this event? Follow_up EVENT_RESOLUTION
EMOCOPE_EV_UNRESOLVE How well will you cope with your feelings about the outcome of this event? Follow_up2 EVENT_RESOLUTION
EMOCOPE_EV_UNRESOLVE How well will you cope with your feelings about the outcome of this event? Follow_up3 EVENT_RESOLUTION
EMOJI_EV_X Use the grid below to indicate how you felt about your uncertain event today. ESM —
EMOJI_EV_Y Use the grid below to indicate how you felt about your uncertain event today. ESM —
EMOJI_X Use the grid below to indicate how you feel right now. ESM —
EMOJI_Y Use the grid below to indicate how you feel right now. ESM —
EMPLOY What is your employment status? Baseline —
EMPLOY_TEXT Employment status text entry Baseline —
END_DATE_TIME Baseline end date and time Baseline —
ENTHU Enthusiastic Baseline —
ENTHU Enthusiastic ESM —
ENTHU_EV Enthusiastic ESM —
ENTHU_EV Enthusiastic Follow_up EVENT_RESOLUTION
ENTHU_EV Enthusiastic Follow_up2 EVENT_RESOLUTION
ENTHU_EV Enthusiastic Follow_up3 EVENT_RESOLUTION
ENTHU_RETRO_EV Please rate the following items as to how you felt about the outcome of your uncertain event, when this event occurred: Enthusiastic Follow_up EVENT_RESOLUTION
ENTHU_RETRO_EV Please rate the following items as to how you felt about the outcome of your uncertain event, when this event occurred: Enthusiastic Follow_up2 EVENT_RESOLUTION
ENTHU_RETRO_EV Please rate the following items as to how you felt about the outcome of your uncertain event, when this event occurred: Enthusiastic Follow_up3 EVENT_RESOLUTION
ER_SUCCESS_EV Today, I was successful in managing my emotions about this event. ESM —
ESL Is English your first or native language? Baseline —
ESL_PROF How would you rate your English proficiency? Baseline ESL
ESL_TEXT Native language text entry Baseline —
ETHN_1 What is your ethnicity? Please select all that apply: White or Caucasian Baseline —
ETHN_2 What is your ethnicity? Please select all that apply: Latino or Hispanic Baseline —
ETHN_3 What is your ethnicity? Please select all that apply: Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Baseline —
ETHN_4 What is your ethnicity? Please select all that apply: East Asian Baseline —
ETHN_5 What is your ethnicity? Please select all that apply: South Asian Baseline —
ETHN_6 What is your ethnicity? Please select all that apply: South-East Asian Baseline —
ETHN_7 What is your ethnicity? Please select all that apply: Black or African American Baseline —
ETHN_8 What is your ethnicity? Please select all that apply: Middle Eastern Baseline —
ETHN_9 What is your ethnicity? Please select all that apply: African Baseline —
ETHN_OTHER What is your ethnicity? Please select all that apply: Other (please specify; text entry) Baseline —
ETHN_TEXT ETHN text entry Baseline —
EVENT_RESOLUTION Is the outcome of this event still uncertain? Follow_up —
EVENT_RESOLUTION Is the outcome of this event still uncertain? Follow_up2 —
EVENT_RESOLUTION Is the outcome of this event still uncertain? Follow_up3 —
EVENT_TIME When do you expect this uncertain event to be resolved? Baseline —
EVENT_TIME_TXT Please specify when you expect your uncertain event to be resolved. Baseline EVENT_TIME
EXCIT Excited Baseline —
EXCIT Excited ESM —
EXCIT_EV Excited ESM —
EXCIT_EV Excited Follow_up EVENT_RESOLUTION
EXCIT_EV Excited Follow_up2 EVENT_RESOLUTION
EXCIT_EV Excited Follow_up3 EVENT_RESOLUTION
EXCIT_RETRO_EV Please rate the following items as to how you felt about the outcome of your uncertain event, when this event occurred: Excited Follow_up EVENT_RESOLUTION
EXCIT_RETRO_EV Please rate the following items as to how you felt about the outcome of your uncertain event, when this event occurred: Excited Follow_up2 EVENT_RESOLUTION
EXCIT_RETRO_EV Please rate the following items as to how you felt about the outcome of your uncertain event, when this event occurred: Excited Follow_up3 EVENT_RESOLUTION
FLOW_EV Today, I was completely absorbed in activities that distracted me from this event. ESM —
FUTUREEXP_EV Do you expect to face a similar event in the future? Follow_up EVENT_RESOLUTION
FUTUREEXP_EV Do you expect to face a similar event in the future? Follow_up2 EVENT_RESOLUTION
FUTUREEXP_EV Do you expect to face a similar event in the future? Follow_up3 EVENT_RESOLUTION
FUTUREEXP_EV_UNRESOLVE Do you expect to face a similar event in the future? Follow_up EVENT_RESOLUTION
FUTUREEXP_EV_UNRESOLVE Do you expect to face a similar event in the future? Follow_up2 EVENT_RESOLUTION
FUTUREEXP_EV_UNRESOLVE Do you expect to face a similar event in the future? Follow_up3 EVENT_RESOLUTION
GAD7_1 Feeling nervous, anxious, or on edge Follow_up —
GAD7_1 Feeling nervous, anxious, or on edge Follow_up2 —
GAD7_1 Feeling nervous, anxious, or on edge Follow_up3 —
GAD7_1 Feeling nervous, anxious, or on edge Baseline —
GAD7_2 Not being able to stop or control worrying Follow_up —
GAD7_2 Not being able to stop or control worrying Follow_up2 —
GAD7_2 Not being able to stop or control worrying Follow_up3 —
GAD7_2 Not being able to stop or control worrying Baseline —
GAD7_3 Worrying too much about different things Follow_up —
GAD7_3 Worrying too much about different things Follow_up2 —
GAD7_3 Worrying too much about different things Follow_up3 —
GAD7_3 Worrying too much about different things Baseline —
GAD7_4 Trouble relaxing Follow_up —
GAD7_4 Trouble relaxing Follow_up2 —
GAD7_4 Trouble relaxing Follow_up3 —
GAD7_4 Trouble relaxing Baseline —
GAD7_5 Being so restless that it's hard to sit still Follow_up —
GAD7_5 Being so restless that it's hard to sit still Follow_up2 —
GAD7_5 Being so restless that it's hard to sit still Follow_up3 —
GAD7_5 Being so restless that it's hard to sit still Baseline —
GAD7_6 Becoming easily annoyed or irritable Follow_up —
GAD7_6 Becoming easily annoyed or irritable Follow_up2 —
GAD7_6 Becoming easily annoyed or irritable Follow_up3 —
GAD7_6 Becoming easily annoyed or irritable Baseline —
GAD7_7 Feeling afraid as if something awful might happen Follow_up —
GAD7_7 Feeling afraid as if something awful might happen Follow_up2 —
GAD7_7 Feeling afraid as if something awful might happen Follow_up3 —
GAD7_7 Feeling afraid as if something awful might happen Baseline —
GENDER I identify my gender as... Baseline —
GENDER_TEXT GENDER text entry if specifed "Prefer to self-identify" Baseline —
GRTFL_EV Grateful ESM —
GUIL_EV Guilty ESM —
HOPE_EV Today, how hopeful did you feel about this event? ESM —
HOUSEHOLD How many people, including you, live in your household? Please provide your response as a number. Baseline —
IRR Irritated Baseline —
IRR Irritated ESM —
IRR_EV Irritated Follow_up EVENT_RESOLUTION
IRR_EV Irritated Follow_up2 EVENT_RESOLUTION
IRR_EV Irritated Follow_up3 EVENT_RESOLUTION
IRR_EV Irritated ESM —
IRR_RETRO_EV Please rate the following items as to how you felt about the outcome of your uncertain event, when this event occurred: Irritated Follow_up EVENT_RESOLUTION
IRR_RETRO_EV Please rate the following items as to how you felt about the outcome of your uncertain event, when this event occurred: Irritated Follow_up2 EVENT_RESOLUTION
IRR_RETRO_EV Please rate the following items as to how you felt about the outcome of your uncertain event, when this event occurred: Irritated Follow_up3 EVENT_RESOLUTION
IUS12_1 Unforeseen events upset me greatly. Baseline —
IUS12_10 When I am uncertain I can't function well. Baseline —
IUS12_11 The smallest doubt can stop me from acting. Baseline —
IUS12_12 I must get away from all uncertain situations. Baseline —
IUS12_2 It frustrates me not having all the information I need. Baseline —
IUS12_3 One should always look ahead so as to avoid surprises. Baseline —
IUS12_4 A small, unforeseen event can spoil everything, even with the best of planning. Baseline —
IUS12_5 I always want to know what the future has in store for me. Baseline —
IUS12_6 I can't stand being taken by surprise. Baseline —
IUS12_7 I should be able to organise everything in advance. Baseline —
IUS12_8 Uncertainty keeps me from living a full life. Baseline —
IUS12_9 When it's time to act, uncertainty paralyses me. Baseline —
LIFESAT Today, I was satisfied with my life ESM —
LOTR_1 In uncertain times, I usually expect the best. Baseline —
LOTR_10 Overall, I expect more good things to happen to me than bad. Baseline —
LOTR_2 It's easy for me to relax. Baseline —
LOTR_3 If something can go wrong for me, it will. Baseline —
LOTR_4 I'm always optimistic about my future. Baseline —
LOTR_5 I enjoy my friends a lot. Baseline —
LOTR_6 It's important for me to keep busy. Baseline —
LOTR_7 I hardly ever expect things to go my way. Baseline —
LOTR_8 I don't get upset too easily. Baseline —
LOTR_9 I rarely count on good things happening to me. Baseline —
MINDFUL_EV Today, I tried to notice my thoughts about this event without judging them. ESM —
NEG How negative are you feeling right now? Follow_up —
NEG How negative are you feeling right now? Follow_up2 —
NEG How negative are you feeling right now? Follow_up3 —
NEGEV Think about the most negative event that occurred today, how intense was it? ESM —
OTHEREMO_EV Other emotion ESM —
OTHEREMO_EV_NONE None of the above (no other emotion specified) ESM —
OTHEREMO_EV_TEXT Text response for other emotion ESM —
PADQ_HANA_1 Personal high arousal negative affect descriptor ESM —
PADQ_HANA1_LABEL High arousal negative affect label specified by participant Baseline —
PADQ_HANA_2 Personal high arousal negative affect descriptor ESM —
PADQ_HANA2_LABEL High arousal negative affect label specified by participant Baseline —
PADQ_HAPA_1 Personal high arousal positive affect descriptor ESM —
PADQ_HAPA1_LABEL High arousal positive affect label specified by participant Baseline —
PADQ_HAPA_2 Personal high arousal positive affect descriptor ESM —
PADQ_HAPA2_LABEL High arousal positive affect label specified by participant Baseline —
PADQ_LANA_1 Personal low arousal negative affect descriptor ESM —
PADQ_LANA1_LABEL Low arousal negative affect label specified by participant Baseline —
PADQ_LANA_2 Personal low arousal negative affect descriptor ESM —
PADQ_LANA2_LABEL Low arousal negative affect label specified by participant Baseline —
PADQ_LAPA_1 Personal low arousal positive affect descriptor ESM —
PADQ_LAPA1_LABEL Low arousal positive affect label specified by participant Baseline —
PADQ_LAPA_2 Personal low arousal positive affect descriptor ESM —
PADQ_LAPA2_LABEL Low arousal positive affect label specified by participant Baseline —
PEACE Peaceful Baseline —
PEACE Peaceful ESM —
PEACE_EV Peaceful Follow_up EVENT_RESOLUTION
PEACE_EV Peaceful Follow_up2 EVENT_RESOLUTION
PEACE_EV Peaceful Follow_up3 EVENT_RESOLUTION
PEACE_EV Peaceful ESM —
PEACE_RETRO_EV Please rate the following items as to how you felt about the outcome of your uncertain event, when this event occurred: Peaceful Follow_up EVENT_RESOLUTION
PEACE_RETRO_EV Please rate the following items as to how you felt about the outcome of your uncertain event, when this event occurred: Peaceful Follow_up2 EVENT_RESOLUTION
PEACE_RETRO_EV Please rate the following items as to how you felt about the outcome of your uncertain event, when this event occurred: Peaceful Follow_up3 EVENT_RESOLUTION
POS How positive are you feeling right now? Follow_up —
POS How positive are you feeling right now? Follow_up2 —
POS How positive are you feeling right now? Follow_up3 —
POSEV Think about the most positive event that occurred today, how intense was it? ESM —
PROUD_EV Proud ESM —
PTQ_1 The same thoughts keep going through my head again and again. Baseline —
PTQ_10 My thoughts prevent me from focusing on other things. Baseline —
PTQ_11 I keep thinking about the same issue all the time. Baseline —
PTQ_12 Thoughts just pop into my mind. Baseline —
PTQ_13 I feel driven to continue dwelling on the same issue. Baseline —
PTQ_14 My thoughts are not much help to me. Baseline —
PTQ_15 My thoughts take up all my attention. Baseline —
PTQ_2 Thoughts intrude into my mind. Baseline —
PTQ_3 I can’t stop dwelling on negative experiences or problems. Baseline —
PTQ_4 I think about many problems without solving any of them. Baseline —
PTQ_5 I can’t do anything else while thinking about my problems. Baseline —
PTQ_6 My thoughts repeat themselves. Baseline —
PTQ_7 Thoughts come to my mind without me wanting them to. Baseline —
PTQ_8 I get stuck on certain issues and can’t move on. Baseline —
PTQ_9 I keep asking myself questions without finding an answer. Baseline —
PWB_SF_1 I tend to be influenced by people with strong opinions Baseline —
PWB_SF_10 People would describe me as a giving person, willing to share my time with others Baseline —
PWB_SF_11 Some people wander aimlessly through life, but I am not one of them Baseline —
PWB_SF_12 I like most aspects of my personality Baseline —
PWB_SF_13 I judge myself by what I think is important, not by the values of what others think is important Baseline —
PWB_SF_14 I am quite good at managing the many responsibilities of my daily life Baseline —
PWB_SF_15 I gave up trying to make big improvements or changes in my life a long time ago Baseline —
PWB_SF_16 I have not experienced many warm and trusting relationships with others Baseline —
PWB_SF_17 I sometimes feel as if I've done all there is to do in life Baseline —
PWB_SF_18 In many ways, I feel disappointed about my achievements in life Baseline —
PWB_SF_2 In general, I feel I am in charge of the situation in which I live Baseline —
PWB_SF_3 I think it is important to have new experiences that challenge how you think about yourself and the world Baseline —
PWB_SF_4 Maintaining close relationships has been difficult and frustrating for me Baseline —
PWB_SF_5 I live life one day at a time and don't really think about the future Baseline —
PWB_SF_6 When I look at the story of my life, I am pleased with how things have turned out Baseline —
PWB_SF_7 I have confidence in my opinions, even if they are contrary to the general consensus Baseline —
PWB_SF_8 The demands of everyday life often get me down Baseline —
PWB_SF_9 For me, life has been a continuous process of learning, changing, and growth Baseline —
RDEES_1 I don’t experience many different feelings in everyday life Baseline —
RDEES_10 If emotions are viewed as colors, I can notice even small variations within one kind of color (emotion) Baseline —
RDEES_11 Feeling good or bad — those terms are sufficient to describe most of my feelings in everyday life Baseline —
RDEES_12 I am aware of the subtle differences between feelings I have Baseline —
RDEES_13 I tend to experience a broad range of different feelings Baseline —
RDEES_14 I am good at distinguishing subtle differences in the meaning of closely related emotion words Baseline —
RDEES_2 I am aware of the different nuances or subtleties of a given emotion Baseline —
RDEES_3 I have experienced a wide range of emotions throughout my life Baseline —
RDEES_4 Each emotion has a very distinct and unique meaning to me Baseline —
RDEES_5 I usually experience a limited range of emotions Baseline —
RDEES_6 I tend to draw fine distinctions between similar feelings (e.g., depressed and blue; annoyed and irritated) Baseline —
RDEES_7 I experience a wide range of emotions Baseline —
RDEES_8 I am aware that each emotion has a completely different meaning Baseline —
RDEES_9 I don’t experience a variety of feelings on an everyday basis Baseline —
REAP_EV Today, I thought of other ways to interpret the meaning of this event ESM —
RELAT What is your relationship status? Baseline —
RELAT_TEXT Relationship status text entry Baseline —
RELIEF_EV_RESOLVE How relieved do you feel about the outcome of this event? Follow_up EVENT_RESOLUTION
RELIEF_EV_RESOLVE How relieved do you feel about the outcome of this event? Follow_up2 EVENT_RESOLUTION
RELIEF_EV_RESOLVE How relieved do you feel about the outcome of this event? Follow_up3 EVENT_RESOLUTION
RELIEF_EV_UNRESOLVE How relieved will you feel about the outcome of this event is known? Follow_up EVENT_RESOLUTION
RELIEF_EV_UNRESOLVE How relieved will you feel about the outcome of this event is known? Follow_up2 EVENT_RESOLUTION
RELIEF_EV_UNRESOLVE How relieved will you feel about the outcome of this event is known? Follow_up3 EVENT_RESOLUTION
RESID In which country do you currently reside? Baseline —
RESOLVE_TIME_DAYS Approximately how long ago did you know the outcome of this event (please respond using numbers)? In days Follow_up EVENT_RESOLUTION
RESOLVE_TIME_DAYS Approximately how long ago did you know the outcome of this event (please respond using numbers)? In days Follow_up2 EVENT_RESOLUTION
RESOLVE_TIME_DAYS Approximately how long ago did you know the outcome of this event (please respond using numbers)? In days Follow_up3 EVENT_RESOLUTION
RESOLVE_TIME_MONTHS Approximately how long ago did you know the outcome of this event (please respond using numbers)? In months Follow_up EVENT_RESOLUTION
RESOLVE_TIME_MONTHS Approximately how long ago did you know the outcome of this event (please respond using numbers)? In months Follow_up2 EVENT_RESOLUTION
RESOLVE_TIME_MONTHS Approximately how long ago did you know the outcome of this event (please respond using numbers)? In months Follow_up3 EVENT_RESOLUTION
RESOLVE_TIME_WEEKS Approximately how long ago did you know the outcome of this event (please respond using numbers)? In weeks Follow_up EVENT_RESOLUTION
RESOLVE_TIME_WEEKS Approximately how long ago did you know the outcome of this event (please respond using numbers)? In weeks Follow_up2 EVENT_RESOLUTION
RESOLVE_TIME_WEEKS Approximately how long ago did you know the outcome of this event (please respond using numbers)? In weeks Follow_up3 EVENT_RESOLUTION
RLX Relaxed Baseline —
RLX Relaxed ESM —
RLX_EV Relaxed Follow_up EVENT_RESOLUTION
RLX_EV Relaxed Follow_up2 EVENT_RESOLUTION
RLX_EV Relaxed Follow_up3 EVENT_RESOLUTION
RLX_EV Relaxed ESM —
RLX_RETRO_EV Please rate the following items as to how you felt about the outcome of your uncertain event, when this event occurred: Relaxed Follow_up EVENT_RESOLUTION
RLX_RETRO_EV Please rate the following items as to how you felt about the outcome of your uncertain event, when this event occurred: Relaxed Follow_up2 EVENT_RESOLUTION
RLX_RETRO_EV Please rate the following items as to how you felt about the outcome of your uncertain event, when this event occurred: Relaxed Follow_up3 EVENT_RESOLUTION
RUM_EV Today, how much did you get stuck repeatedly thinking about this event? ESM —
SAD Sad Baseline —
SAD Sad ESM —
SAD_EV Sad Follow_up EVENT_RESOLUTION
SAD_EV Sad Follow_up2 EVENT_RESOLUTION
SAD_EV Sad Follow_up3 EVENT_RESOLUTION
SAD_EV Sad ESM —
SAD_RETRO_EV Please rate the following items as to how you felt about the outcome of your uncertain event, when this event occurred: Sad Follow_up EVENT_RESOLUTION
SAD_RETRO_EV Please rate the following items as to how you felt about the outcome of your uncertain event, when this event occurred: Sad Follow_up2 EVENT_RESOLUTION
SAD_RETRO_EV Please rate the following items as to how you felt about the outcome of your uncertain event, when this event occurred: Sad Follow_up3 EVENT_RESOLUTION
SCOURN_EV Scournful ESM —
SELFE Today, I had high self-esteem ESM —
SHAME_EV Ashamed ESM —
SIG_EV How significant is the outcome of this event to your life? Baseline —
SIG_EV Today, how significant did this event feel? ESM —
SIG_EV_RESOLVE How significant was the outcome of this event to your life? Follow_up EVENT_RESOLUTION
SIG_EV_RESOLVE How significant was the outcome of this event to your life? Follow_up2 EVENT_RESOLUTION
SIG_EV_RESOLVE How significant was the outcome of this event to your life? Follow_up3 EVENT_RESOLUTION
SIG_EV_UNRESOLVE How significant is the outcome of this event to your life? Follow_up EVENT_RESOLUTION
SIG_EV_UNRESOLVE How significant is the outcome of this event to your life? Follow_up2 EVENT_RESOLUTION
SIG_EV_UNRESOLVE How significant is the outcome of this event to your life? Follow_up3 EVENT_RESOLUTION
SOCSHR_EV Today, I talked about my feelings about this event with other people. ESM —
SOC_STATUS Where would you place yourself on this ladder? Choose the number which best represents where you would be on this ladder at this time in your life relative to other people in your country. Baseline —
START_DATE_TIME Baseline start date and time Baseline —
STARTED_DATE_TIME Follow up 1 start date and time Follow_up —
STARTED_DATE_TIME Follow up 2 start date and time Follow_up2 —
STARTED_DATE_TIME Follow up 3 start date and time Follow_up3 —
STR_EV How stressed do you feel about this event? Baseline —
STR_EV Today, how stressed did you feel about this event? ESM —
STR_EV_RESOLVE How stressed do you feel about the outcome of this event? Follow_up EVENT_RESOLUTION
STR_EV_RESOLVE How stressed do you feel about the outcome of this event? Follow_up2 EVENT_RESOLUTION
STR_EV_RESOLVE How stressed do you feel about the outcome of this event? Follow_up3 EVENT_RESOLUTION
STR_EV_UNRESOLVE How stressed do you feel about the outcome of this event? Follow_up EVENT_RESOLUTION
STR_EV_UNRESOLVE How stressed do you feel about the outcome of this event? Follow_up2 EVENT_RESOLUTION
STR_EV_UNRESOLVE How stressed do you feel about the outcome of this event? Follow_up3 EVENT_RESOLUTION
SUPR_EV Today, I made an effort to hide my feelings about this event from others ESM —
SURVEY_COMPLETED Whether the daily survey was completed ESM —
SURVEY_COMPLETED Whether Followup 1 was completed Follow_up —
SURVEY_COMPLETED Whether Followup 2 was completed Follow_up2 —
SURVEY_COMPLETED Whether follow up 3 was completed Follow_up3 —
SURVEY_COMPLIANCE Percentage daily survey compliance ESM —
SURVEY_DAY Daily diary survey day ESM —
SUSP_EV Suspicious ESM —
SWLS_1 In most ways my life is close to my ideal. Follow_up —
SWLS_1 In most ways my life is close to my ideal. Follow_up2 —
SWLS_1 In most ways my life is close to my ideal. Follow_up3 —
SWLS_1 In most ways my life is close to my ideal. Baseline —
SWLS_2 The conditions of my life are excellent. Follow_up —
SWLS_2 The conditions of my life are excellent. Follow_up2 —
SWLS_2 The conditions of my life are excellent. Follow_up3 —
SWLS_2 The conditions of my life are excellent. Baseline —
SWLS_3 I am satisfied with my life. Follow_up —
SWLS_3 I am satisfied with my life. Follow_up2 —
SWLS_3 I am satisfied with my life. Follow_up3 —
SWLS_3 I am satisfied with my life. Baseline —
SWLS_4 So far I have gotten the important things I want in life. Follow_up —
SWLS_4 So far I have gotten the important things I want in life. Follow_up2 —
SWLS_4 So far I have gotten the important things I want in life. Follow_up3 —
SWLS_4 So far I have gotten the important things I want in life. Baseline —
SWLS_5 If I could live my life over, I would change almost nothing. Follow_up —
SWLS_5 If I could live my life over, I would change almost nothing. Follow_up2 —
SWLS_5 If I could live my life over, I would change almost nothing. Follow_up3 —
SWLS_5 If I could live my life over, I would change almost nothing. Baseline —
TAS_1 I am often confused about what emotion I am feeling Baseline —
TAS_10 Being in touch with emotions is essential Baseline —
TAS_11 I find it hard to describe how I feel about people Baseline —
TAS_12 People tell me to describe my feelings more Baseline —
TAS_13 I don't know what's going on inside me Baseline —
TAS_14 I often don't know why I am angry Baseline —
TAS_15 I prefer talking to people about their daily activities rather than their feelings Baseline —
TAS_16 I prefer to watch "light" entertainment shows rather than psychological dramas Baseline —
TAS_17 It is difficult for me to reveal my innermost feelings, even to close friends Baseline —
TAS_18 I can feel close to someone, even in moments of silence Baseline —
TAS_19 I find examination of my feelings useful in solving personal problems Baseline —
TAS_2 It is difficult for me to find the right words for my feelings Baseline —
TAS_20 Looking for hidden meanings in movies or plays distracts from their enjoyment Baseline —
TAS_3 I have physical sensations that even doctors don't understand Baseline —
TAS_4 I am able to describe my feelings easily Baseline —
TAS_5 I prefer to analyse problems rather than just describe them Baseline —
TAS_6 When I am upset, I don't know if I am sad, frightened, or angry Baseline —
TAS_7 I am often puzzled by sensations in my body Baseline —
TAS_8 I prefer to just let things happen rather than to understand why they turned out that way Baseline —
TAS_9 I have feelings that I can't quite identify Baseline —
THOUGHT_EV Today, I thought about this event. ESM —
TOTAL_SURVEYS_COMPLETED Number of follow up surveys completed by participant Follow_up —
TOTAL_SURVEYS_COMPLETED Total number of daily surveys completed ESM —
TRUST_EV Trusting ESM —
UNRESOLVE_TIME_DAYS Approximately how long do you think it will be until you know the outcome of this event (please respond using numbers)? (Days) Follow_up EVENT_RESOLUTION
UNRESOLVE_TIME_DAYS Approximately how long do you think it will be until you know the outcome of this event (please respond using numbers)? (Days) Follow_up2 EVENT_RESOLUTION
UNRESOLVE_TIME_DAYS Approximately how long do you think it will be until you know the outcome of this event (please respond using numbers)? (Days) Follow_up3 EVENT_RESOLUTION
UNRESOLVE_TIME_MONTHS Approximately how long do you think it will be until you know the outcome of this event (please respond using numbers)? (Months) Follow_up EVENT_RESOLUTION
UNRESOLVE_TIME_MONTHS Approximately how long do you think it will be until you know the outcome of this event (please respond using numbers)? (Months) Follow_up2 EVENT_RESOLUTION
UNRESOLVE_TIME_MONTHS Approximately how long do you think it will be until you know the outcome of this event (please respond using numbers)? (Months) Follow_up3 EVENT_RESOLUTION
UNRESOLVE_TIME_WEEKS Approximately how long do you think it will be until you know the outcome of this event (please respond using numbers)? (Weeks) Follow_up EVENT_RESOLUTION
UNRESOLVE_TIME_WEEKS Approximately how long do you think it will be until you know the outcome of this event (please respond using numbers)? (Weeks) Follow_up2 EVENT_RESOLUTION
UNRESOLVE_TIME_WEEKS Approximately how long do you think it will be until you know the outcome of this event (please respond using numbers)? (Weeks) Follow_up3 EVENT_RESOLUTION
WOR_EV Today, how worried did you feel about this event? ESM —
WORST_FORECAST_ANX Please rate the following items as to how you think you will feel if this worst possible outcome occurs: Anxious Baseline —
WORST_FORECAST_ANX Please rate the following items as to how you think you will feel if this worst possible outcome occurs: Anxious Follow_up EVENT_RESOLUTION
WORST_FORECAST_ANX Please rate the following items as to how you think you will feel if this worst possible outcome occurs: Anxious Follow_up2 EVENT_RESOLUTION
WORST_FORECAST_ANX Please rate the following items as to how you think you will feel if this worst possible outcome occurs: Anxious Follow_up3 EVENT_RESOLUTION
WORST_FORECAST_BORED Please rate the following items as to how you think you will feel if this worst possible outcome occurs: Bored Baseline —
WORST_FORECAST_BORED Please rate the following items as to how you think you will feel if this worst possible outcome occurs: Bored Follow_up EVENT_RESOLUTION
WORST_FORECAST_BORED Please rate the following items as to how you think you will feel if this worst possible outcome occurs: Bored Follow_up2 EVENT_RESOLUTION
WORST_FORECAST_BORED Please rate the following items as to how you think you will feel if this worst possible outcome occurs: Bored Follow_up3 EVENT_RESOLUTION
WORST_FORECAST_ENTHU Please rate the following items as to how you think you will feel if this worst possible outcome occurs: Enthusiastic Baseline —
WORST_FORECAST_ENTHU Please rate the following items as to how you think you will feel if this worst possible outcome occurs: Enthusiastic Follow_up EVENT_RESOLUTION
WORST_FORECAST_ENTHU Please rate the following items as to how you think you will feel if this worst possible outcome occurs: Enthusiastic Follow_up2 EVENT_RESOLUTION
WORST_FORECAST_ENTHU Please rate the following items as to how you think you will feel if this worst possible outcome occurs: Enthusiastic Follow_up3 EVENT_RESOLUTION
WORST_FORECAST_EXCIT Please rate the following items as to how you think you will feel if this worst possible outcome occurs: Excited Baseline —
WORST_FORECAST_EXCIT Please rate the following items as to how you think you will feel if this worst possible outcome occurs: Excited Follow_up EVENT_RESOLUTION
WORST_FORECAST_EXCIT Please rate the following items as to how you think you will feel if this worst possible outcome occurs: Excited Follow_up2 EVENT_RESOLUTION
WORST_FORECAST_EXCIT Please rate the following items as to how you think you will feel if this worst possible outcome occurs: Excited Follow_up3 EVENT_RESOLUTION
WORST_FORECAST_IRR Please rate the following items as to how you think you will feel if this worst possible outcome occurs: Irritated Baseline —
WORST_FORECAST_IRR Please rate the following items as to how you think you will feel if this worst possible outcome occurs: Irritated Follow_up EVENT_RESOLUTION
WORST_FORECAST_IRR Please rate the following items as to how you think you will feel if this worst possible outcome occurs: Irritated Follow_up2 EVENT_RESOLUTION
WORST_FORECAST_IRR Please rate the following items as to how you think you will feel if this worst possible outcome occurs: Irritated Follow_up3 EVENT_RESOLUTION
WORST_FORECAST_PEACE Please rate the following items as to how you think you will feel if this worst possible outcome occurs: Peaceful Baseline —
WORST_FORECAST_PEACE Please rate the following items as to how you think you will feel if this worst possible outcome occurs: Peaceful Follow_up EVENT_RESOLUTION
WORST_FORECAST_PEACE Please rate the following items as to how you think you will feel if this worst possible outcome occurs: Peaceful Follow_up2 EVENT_RESOLUTION
WORST_FORECAST_PEACE Please rate the following items as to how you think you will feel if this worst possible outcome occurs: Peaceful Follow_up3 EVENT_RESOLUTION
WORST_FORECAST_RLX Please rate the following items as to how you think you will feel if this worst possible outcome occurs: Relaxed Baseline —
WORST_FORECAST_RLX Please rate the following items as to how you think you will feel if this worst possible outcome occurs: Relaxed Follow_up EVENT_RESOLUTION
WORST_FORECAST_RLX Please rate the following items as to how you think you will feel if this worst possible outcome occurs: Relaxed Follow_up2 EVENT_RESOLUTION
WORST_FORECAST_RLX Please rate the following items as to how you think you will feel if this worst possible outcome occurs: Relaxed Follow_up3 EVENT_RESOLUTION
WORST_FORECAST_SAD Please rate the following items as to how you think you will feel if this worst possible outcome occurs: Sad Baseline —
WORST_FORECAST_SAD Please rate the following items as to how you think you will feel if this worst possible outcome occurs: Sad Follow_up EVENT_RESOLUTION
WORST_FORECAST_SAD Please rate the following items as to how you think you will feel if this worst possible outcome occurs: Sad Follow_up2 EVENT_RESOLUTION
WORST_FORECAST_SAD Please rate the following items as to how you think you will feel if this worst possible outcome occurs: Sad Follow_up3 EVENT_RESOLUTION
WORST_LIKELY Think of the worst possible outcome of your uncertain event. How likely is this outcome to occur? Baseline —
WORST_LIKELY How likely is the worst possible outcome of this event to occur? Follow_up EVENT_RESOLUTION
WORST_LIKELY How likely is the worst possible outcome of this event to occur? Follow_up2 EVENT_RESOLUTION
WORST_LIKELY How likely is the worst possible outcome of this event to occur? Follow_up3 EVENT_RESOLUTION
WORST_OUTCOME_CLOSENESS How close was this outcome to the worst possible outcome? Follow_up EVENT_RESOLUTION
WORST_OUTCOME_CLOSENESS How close was this outcome to the worst possible outcome? Follow_up2 EVENT_RESOLUTION
WORST_OUTCOME_CLOSENESS How close was this outcome to the worst possible outcome? Follow_up3 EVENT_RESOLUTION

Publications

Main Publication

Distress Intensity Predicts Selection of Reappraisal But Not Effectiveness of Distraction or Reappraisal During Uncertain Waiting Periods

Title:
Distress Intensity Predicts Selection of Reappraisal But Not Effectiveness of Distraction or Reappraisal During Uncertain Waiting Periods
Authors:
James M. Teague, Hepbyrne R. Davies, Peter Koval, Ella K. Moeck
Year of publication:
2026
Publication name:
Affective Science
Volume number:
N/A
Issue number:
N/A
Page numbers:
N/A
DOI or URL:
10.1007/s42761-026-00403-7
Publication type:
Refereed Journal Article

IS 22/01/2026: Date and Time Local variables now correspond to the time the daily surveys were scheduled/started instead of completed. Completed Date and Time variables now labelled as COMPLETED_DATE and COMPLETED_TIME