This episode is based on research from social psychology and neuroscience, including studies by Helen Fisher on romantic rejection, Eisenberger on social pain, and research on attachment, rumination, and self-concept after breakups

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• Neural correlates of romantic love and rejection
  Fisher, H. E., Brown, L. L., Aron, A., Strong, G., & Mashek, D. (2010).
  Reward, addiction, and emotion regulation systems associated with rejection in love.
  → Shows brain activation similar to addiction and craving after breakup.

• Neural pathways for social and physical pain overlap
  Eisenberger, N. I. (2011).
  The neural bases of social pain: Evidence for shared representations with physical pain.
  → Explains why heartbreak literally “hurts.”

• Attachment insecurity and breakup adjustment
  (2023 study on attachment, coping, and breakup distress)
  → Shows anxious/avoidant attachment → more depression/anxiety after breakup.

• Self-concept clarity after romantic breakup
  Slotter, E. B., Gardner, W. L., & Finkel, E. J. (2010).
  Who am I without you? The influence of romantic breakup on the self-concept.
  → Breakups reduce identity clarity → more emotional distress.

• Rumination and psychological distress after breakup
  Nolen-Hoeksema, S. (2000+) + later breakup studies
  → Repetitive thinking increases depression and slows recovery.

• Facebook surveillance and breakup recovery
  Marshall, T. C. (2012).
  Facebook surveillance of former romantic partners.
  → Checking ex online = more distress, less healing.

• Self-compassion and emotional recovery after separation
  Sbarra, D. A., et al.
  → Self-compassion predicts better emotional adjustment after breakup.

• Expressive writing after breakup study
  Lewandowski, G. W. (2009)
  → Writing focused on growth/meaning helps recovery.