@article {37581,
	title = {Suddenly enlightened: awe promotes wise reasoning via self-transcendence},
	journal = {The Journal of Positive Psychology },
	year = {2025},
	abstract = {Awe, a self-transcendent emotion, has been theoretically posited as a precursor to wise reasoning. However, direct empirical evidence supporting this relationship and the underlying mechanism has been limited. In four studies (N = 3700), we examined the relationship between awe and wise reasoning, as well as the mediating effect of self-transcendence, employing cross-sectional, longitudinal, and experimental designs. We consistently found that awe had a lagged effect on (Study 1), enhanced (Studies 2 \&amp; 3), and was associated with (Study 4) wise reasoning. Furthermore, self-transcendence mediated this relationship (Studies 3 \&amp; 4). The impact of awe on wise reasoning and mediating effect of self-transcendence could not solely be attributed to awe{\textquoteright}s predominantly positive nature, and the mediation model was established beyond the influence of self-smallness (Studies 3{\textendash}4). These findings contribute to understanding the emotional trigger of wise reasoning, the cognitive implications of awe, and its role in promoting wise conflict resolution.},
	url = {https://doi.org/10.1080/17439760.2025.2461570},
	author = {Wang, Yuling and Jiang, Tonglin and Wei Yan}
}
