Online Sensation on TikTok Stirs Discussion: Are Its Content Contributions Beneficial for Mental Well-being? Professional Opinions Sought
In the realm of psychology, two main perspectives on time have been under discussion for nearly two decades: time-moving and ego-moving. These perspectives, though not extensively researched in a clinical mental health setting, are shedding light on potential new approaches for managing mood disorders.
According to experimental psychology researchers Albert Lee and Li, these perspectives significantly impact our perception of past events and could have potential clinical applications for mood disorders. If someone answers "Monday" when asked about a new meeting date, they likely have a time-moving perspective. On the other hand, an answer of "Friday" suggests an ego-moving perspective.
Lee and Li theorise that if people with depression could learn to adopt more of an ego-moving perspective, they might be able to alleviate rumination, a common symptom and thought pattern in depression. They believe adopting an ego-moving perspective could potentially help people manage psychological distance between themselves and unpleasant events.
Therapist Natalie Jeung agrees with this perspective, emphasising the importance of practicing flexibility between ego-moving and time-moving perspectives. A person with an ego-moving viewpoint might see the pandemic as a physical tunnel to move through and channel coronavirus anxiety into productive tasks. Framing or reframing long-standing thoughts and beliefs can help clients contemplate and internalize different perspectives, according to Jeung.
The benefits of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a proven and available approach, are already well-known. Ross, a psychiatrist at Montefiore Health System, specializing in anxiety and eating disorders, sees the ego-moving vs. time-moving perspective fitting squarely into the wheelhouse of CBT. Practicing flexibility between these perspectives could potentially enhance the effectiveness of CBT for managing mental health conditions.
A video about the time-moving vs. ego-moving perspectives gained popularity on TikTok in June, indicating growing interest in this topic. However, no concrete conclusions have been drawn from the research on the ego-moving vs. time-moving perspectives, and no specific research group focusing on the investigation of time perception as ego-moving or time-moving has been identified.
As research continues, the potential applications of these perspectives in mental health treatment are promising. Patricia Kelly Yeo, a freelance writer and journalist covering health, food, and culture, based in Los Angeles, will continue to follow this developing story. Stay tuned for updates on this intriguing area of psychology.
In the meantime, the meeting that was originally scheduled for Wednesday has been moved forward by 2 days. It seems we all could benefit from a little more flexibility in our perspectives.
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