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The lifeworld of people who ruminate: a qualitative phenomenological study

  • By

  • Aleš Oblak

  • Sara Rigler

  • Nika Kovačič

  • Liam Korošec Hudnik

  • Urban Kordeš

  • Jurij Bon

  • Borut Škodlar

  • June 10, 2026

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    Ruminations are persistent, negative thoughts linked to psychiatric disorders, contributing to emotional distress and suicidality.

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    The study utilized qualitative phenomenological methods to explore the lived experiences of individuals engaging in rumination.

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    Ruminating is driven by a need to resolve uncertainty, often leading to feelings of paralysis and detachment from intuitive responses.

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    Ruminations are not merely maladaptive thoughts but represent a complex lifeworld, necessitating a reconceptualization of their role in mental health.

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    The findings highlight the transdiagnostic nature of rumination, affecting various psychiatric conditions and exacerbated by social media engagement.

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The lifeworld of people who ruminate: a qualitative phenomenological study

  • by Aleš Oblak, Sara Rigler, Nika Kovačič, Liam Korošec Hudnik, Urban Kordeš, Jurij Bon, Borut Škodlar

  • June 10, 2026

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