There is increasing interest in spontaneous thought, namely task-unrelated or rest-related
mental activity. Spontaneous thought is an umbrella term for processes like mind-wandering …

The science of dynamic systems is the study of pattern formation and system change.
Dynamic systems theory can provide a useful framework for understanding the chronicity of …

Repetitive negative thinking (RNT) is a maladaptive response to sadness and a
transdiagnostic risk-factor. A critical challenge hampering attempts to promote more …

Depressive rumination is an emotion regulation strategy that is considered a major risk
factor for depression and other emotional disorders. While well-established measures of trait …

Rumination is a process of uncontrolled, narrowly focused negative thinking that is often self‐
referential, and that is a hallmark of depression. Despite its importance, little is known about …

Repetitive negative thinking (RNT) is a transdiagnostic process and a promising target for
prevention and treatment of mental disorders. RNT is typically assessed via self-report …

Purpose The literature suggests that rumination (ie, repetitive thinking about 1 or more
negative concerns that is perceived as difficult to control) is linked to impaired emotional …

Background Ecological momentary assessment (EMA) is a high-frequency ambulatory data
collection approach that has come to be widely used in emotion research. It therefore is …

Background Major depressive disorder (MDD) is characterized by a high risk for relapses
and chronic developments. Clinical characteristics such as residual symptoms have been …

Repetitive thinking about negative experience, such as worry and rumination, is increasingly
recognized as a transdiagnostic process underlying various forms of psychopathology …