Conceptualising toxic positivity - definition, dimensions, antecedents and consequences: a scoping review of the literature

. Antecedents include sociocultural (social media influence, cultural and historical influences, societal expectations and misinterpretation of positive psychology traditions), and emotional factors (self-protection). The varied consequences discussed are at intrapersonal, interpersonal, and socio-cultural levels.

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Cognition & Emotion
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2026-07-30
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https://doi.org/10.1080/02699931.2026.2707485
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Animal testing and alternatives
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Conceptualising toxic positivity - definition, dimensions, antecedents and consequences: a scoping review of the literature

Alphonsa Jose K, Deepika Premlal
Cognition & Emotion
Animal testing and alternatives
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Conceptualising toxic positivity - definition, dimensions, antecedents and consequences: a scoping review of the literature

Alphonsa Jose K, Deepika Premlal
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. Antecedents include sociocultural (social media influence, cultural and historical influences, societal expectations and misinterpretation of positive psychology traditions), and emotional factors (self-protection). The varied consequences discussed are at intrapersonal, interpersonal, and socio-cultural levels.

Cognition & Emotion
Christ University (IN)
Zero hunger
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Animal testing and alternatives
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