MindSweep Research Library

Core Foundation Studies

1. Pennebaker & Beall (1986) - The Original Study

   • 50% reduction in healthcare visits

   • Confronting a traumatic event: Toward an understanding of inhibition and disease

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2. Frattaroli (2006) - Meta-Analysis of 146 Studies

   • Effect size r = .075 across populations

   • Key moderators: 3+ sessions, 15+ minutes, specific instructions

   • Stronger effects in high-stress populations

   • Physical health benefits longer-lasting than psychological

   • Effect size .15 across populations

   • Experimental disclosure and its moderators: a meta-analysis

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