Rejection sensitivity and subjective experiences of rejection: The cognitive-affective processes of social exclusion

Haruna Irino; Yoshihiko Kunisato; Yui Takebayashi; Yuko Ogawa; Hiroe Kikuchi; Shin-ichi Suzuki

doi:10.5265/jcogpsy.2512

February 3, 2026The Japanese Journal of Cognitive PsychologyOpen Access

Rejection sensitivity and subjective experiences of rejection: The cognitive-affective processes of social exclusion

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Rejection sensitivity directly influences subjective experiences of social exclusion, affecting negative moods.
Negative mood strongly predicts expectancy for future rejection, highlighting the emotional impact of prior experiences.
In a controlled experiment, 37 university students participated in a cyberball task measuring rejection sensitivity and related processes.
Findings suggest the interaction between negative mood and rejection perception enhances future rejection anticipations.

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Observational analysis uncovers cognitive-affective processes of rejection in university students, indicating important implications for emotional health.

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