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  We all spend time analyzing our inner thoughts and
  feelings; past research looked at this activity as
  being unitary in nature (i.e., simply focusing on the
  self), examined how frequently people introspect,
  and identified the effects of self-focus on behavior.
  Current studies indicate that people actually engage
  in two different types of self-analysis: self-reflection
  (enjoying analyzing the self) and self-rumination
  (not being able to shut off thoughts about the self), each leading to opposite consequences.
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keywords: 'self-consciousness, self-rumination/reflection, positive and negative consequences'
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referencetext: |-
  Fenigstein, A, Scheier, M.F., & Buss, A.H. (1975). Public and private self-consciousness:
  Assessment and theory. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 36, 1241-1250.
  Joireman, J.A., Parrott, L., & Hammersla, J. (2002). Empathy and the self-absorption paradox:
  Support for the distinction between self-rumination and self-reflection. Self and Identity, 1, 53-
  65.
  Trapnell, P.D., & Campbell, J.D. (1999). Private self-consciousness and the Five-Factor Model
  of personality: Distinguishing rumination from reflection. Journal of Personality and Social
  Psychology, 76(2), 284-304.
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title: 'Self-awareness review Part 1: Do you “self-reflect” or “self-ruminate”?  '
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