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DOCN M94A0211
TI Do positive illusions foster mental health? An examination of the Taylor
and Brown formulation.
DT 9412
AU Colvin CR; Block J; Department of Psychology, University of California,
Berkeley; 94720.
SO Psychol Bull. 1994 Jul;116(1):3-20. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE
MED/94360029
AB The proposition recently offered by S. E. Taylor and J. D. Brown (1988)
that positive illusions foster mental health has garnered considerable
attention and acceptance. However, the significant theoretical and
applied implications of their view for mental health require a critical
evaluation of their argument. An examination of the logic and empirical
evidence used to relate mental health to three key positive
illusions--unrealistically positive views of the self, illusions of
control, and unrealistic optimism--failed to substantiate Taylor and
Brown's thesis. Further survey of more recent studies on positive
illusions and mental health also failed to lend support to the Taylor
and Brown generalization. Close consideration of several assumptions
underlying the formulation raises further questions regarding their
thesis. The present article concludes that it remains unproven that
positive illusions foster mental health.
DE Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Cognition Human *Illusions
*Mental Health Self Concept Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S. JOURNAL
ARTICLE REVIEW REVIEW, TUTORIAL
SOURCE: National Library of Medicine. NOTICE: This material may be
protected by Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.Code).