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October 12, 2025Open Access

Sense of control buffers against stress

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Inducing a heightened sense of control significantly mitigates the negative effects of stress on mental health.
A robust association was found between subjective control and stress symptoms in a sample of 768 adults.
The study utilized a novel paradigm with excellent psychometric properties for assessing subjective control.
These findings point to the importance of enhancing psychological interventions that foster a sense of control.

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Experimental design reveals that increased subjective control buffers against stress impacts in adults, suggesting new preventive interventions.

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Experimental design reveals that increased subjective control buffers against stress impacts in adults, suggesting new preventive interventions.