Effects of Nadir Experiences
- 1 October 1970
- journal article
- research article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Psychological Reports
- Vol. 27 (2) , 207-209
- https://doi.org/10.2466/pr0.1970.27.2.207
Abstract
Experimental studies of positive growth have generally neglected the possibility that painful (nadir) experiences can have beneficial effects. Between 36% and 44% of 36 state college students reported basically positive effects resulting from their nadir experiences. Also, 39% of the Ss stated that nadir effects were more important than peak (most wonderful, happy experiences) effects. These data provide support for Maslow's contention that suffering can have beneficial effects and suggest that more attention should be given to nadir effects, both in investigations of positive growth and in diagnostic studies related to peaks and nadirsKeywords
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