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Zhao J, Zhu H, Zhu D, Chang F, Liu C, Yang Y, Han T. Effectiveness of identity-building interventions on recovery identity and patient-reported health outcomes in chronic diseases: A meta-analysis. J Health Psychol 2024:13591053241249636. [PMID: 38819962 DOI: 10.1177/13591053241249636] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/02/2024] Open
Abstract
This meta-analysis aimed to assess the impact of identity-building interventions on recovery identity and patient-reported health outcomes in chronic disease patients. We identified 15 relevant empirical studies (comprising 2261 patients) from 989 records through extensive keyword searches and manual screening conducted between March 2nd and March 13th, 2023. Utilizing the Cochrane tool, meta-regression, and the GRADE approach, we evaluated these studies for their characteristics, findings, and quality. The analysis revealed that identity-building interventions, encompassing recovery-oriented group, interest group, and linguistic approaches, positively influenced identity synthesis and had varying effects on health outcomes. Notably, multiple regression analysis demonstrated that identity synthesis significantly predicted health outcomes. However, the study identified mild heterogeneity, a high attrition bias risk, and insufficient data on selection and detection bias as limitations. Overall, identity-building interventions proved influential in enhancing recovery identity, a vital predictor of patient-reported health outcomes in chronic disease patients.
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- Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China
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- Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China
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- Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China
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Niu C, Li P, Du X, Zhao M, Wang H, Yang D, Wu M, Jing W. Risk factors for anxiety in patients with epilepsy: A meta-analysis. Epilepsy Behav 2024; 153:109665. [PMID: 38368787 DOI: 10.1016/j.yebeh.2024.109665] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2023] [Revised: 01/23/2024] [Accepted: 01/23/2024] [Indexed: 02/20/2024]
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BACKGROUND Epilepsy is a very common neurological disease, and it is important to focus on both controlling seizures and alleviating the psychological problems associated with this disease.Anxiety is an important risk factor for epilepsy and seriously affects the quality of life of patients with epilepsy (PWE). However, several risk factors for anxiety in PWE are relatively controversial and understudied. This meta-analysis was performed to identify potential risk factors for anxiety in PWE with the aim of reducing the incidence of anxiety and improving the quality of life among the individuals. METHOD The PubMed, Embase and Cochrane Library databases were systematically searched up to July 2023 to find eligible original English studies. All the search results were reviewed based on our inclusion and exclusion criteria. We calculated the combined odds ratios (ORs), standard mean differences (SMDs) and their corresponding 95% confidence intervals (CIs) to evaluate the effect of the included risk factors on anxiety in PWE. RESULTS Twenty-four studies involving 5,403 PWE were ultimately included. The pooled results of our meta-analysis showed that female sex (OR = 1.67; 95 % CI: 1.30,2.15; p < 0.001), unmarried/divorced/widowed (OR = 0.83; 95 % CI: 0.72,0.96; p = 0.011), low socioeconomic status (OR = 0.47; 95 % CI: 0.33,0.67; p < 0.001), education levels below high school (OR = 1.74; 95 % CI: 1.36,2.23; p < 0.001), a history of trauma (OR = 2.53; 95 % CI: 1.69,3.78; p < 0.001), monotherapy (OR = 0.49; 95 % CI: 0.39,0.62; p < 0.001), AED-induced psychiatric side effects (OR = 2.45; 95 % CI: 1.20,4.98); p = 0.014), depression (OR = 5.45 95 % CI: 2.49,11.94; p < 0.001), a history of suicide (OR = 3.56; 95 % CI: 1.72,7.38; p = 0.001), and illness-related shame (OR = 2.76; 95 % CI: 2.17,3.52; p < 0.001) were risk factors for anxiety. CONCLUSION This meta-analysis showed that female, unmarried, low socioeconomic status, education level below senior high school, a history of trauma, monotherapy, AED-induced psychiatric side effects, depression, a history of suicide, and shame were risk factors for anxiety in PWE. However, further research is needed to determine the effect of other potential risk factors on anxiety in PWE. In addition, most of the studies included in this meta-analysis were not uniform in scale, and the risk factors were not comprehensive; therefore, larger prospective studies in different countries are needed to further investigate these risk factors.
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- Cailang Niu
- Third Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Shanxi Bethune Hospital, Shanxi Academy of Medical Sciences, Tongji Shanxi Hospital, Taiyuan 030032, China.
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- Third Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Shanxi Bethune Hospital, Shanxi Academy of Medical Sciences, Tongji Shanxi Hospital, Taiyuan 030032, China.
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- Third Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Shanxi Bethune Hospital, Shanxi Academy of Medical Sciences, Tongji Shanxi Hospital, Taiyuan 030032, China.
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- Third Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Shanxi Bethune Hospital, Shanxi Academy of Medical Sciences, Tongji Shanxi Hospital, Taiyuan 030032, China.
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- Third Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Shanxi Bethune Hospital, Shanxi Academy of Medical Sciences, Tongji Shanxi Hospital, Taiyuan 030032, China.
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- Third Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Shanxi Bethune Hospital, Shanxi Academy of Medical Sciences, Tongji Shanxi Hospital, Taiyuan 030032, China.
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- Third Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Shanxi Bethune Hospital, Shanxi Academy of Medical Sciences, Tongji Shanxi Hospital, Taiyuan 030032, China.
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- Third Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Shanxi Bethune Hospital, Shanxi Academy of Medical Sciences, Tongji Shanxi Hospital, Taiyuan 030032, China.
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Hogg LI, Smith LGE, Kurz T, Morrison AP. Social identification, identity integration and wellbeing in people who hear voices. Psychol Psychother 2023. [PMID: 37964710 DOI: 10.1111/papt.12509] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2022] [Revised: 10/20/2023] [Accepted: 10/24/2023] [Indexed: 11/16/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Hearing voices is associated with public stigma and this can influence readiness to identify as a voice hearer (VH) and psychological wellbeing. In this study, we investigated the relationships between a VH social identity, the integration of that identity with other important social identities and wellbeing. DESIGN Cross-sectional study, with a subset of longitudinal data across three time points. METHODS People who self-identified as voice hearers completed questionnaires (VH social identity, identity integration, wellbeing and perceptions of in-group and out-group empathy) at three time points, spaced at 3-monthly intervals. The final sample comprised 182 participants at T1, 91 at T2 and 75 at T3. Hierarchical linear multiple regression analyses were used to test all hypotheses. RESULTS The integration of a VH social identity was strongly associated with better psychological wellbeing at T1. Identity integration was also associated with static wellbeing scores at 6 months. Effects on wellbeing were not accounted for by either severity of voice-hearing or paranoia. Whilst perceptions of in-group empathy were associated with VH social identification, perceptions of outgroup empathy were important for identity integration. CONCLUSIONS Integrating a VH social identity with other important identities into a coherent sense of self is important for wellbeing in voice hearers; perceived in-group and outgroup empathy are important in this process.
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- Lorna I Hogg
- Department of Psychology, University of Bath, Bath, UK
- Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, UK
- Harris Manchester College, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Department of Psychology, University of Bath, Bath, UK
- School of Psychological Science, University of Western Australia, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- School of Psychological Sciences, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
- Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Trust, Manchester, UK
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Togher K, Jay S. Disclosing an autism diagnosis: A social identity approach. Autism Res 2023; 16:1934-1945. [PMID: 37548311 DOI: 10.1002/aur.2990] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2023] [Accepted: 07/06/2023] [Indexed: 08/08/2023]
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Autistic people face a difficult dilemma around whether or not to disclose their diagnosis because autistic people are a stigmatized social group. The central aim of this study was to examine if a social identity approach could be useful in understanding the factors that predict the likelihood of autistic adults disclosing their autism diagnosis in social settings, in the workplace, in educational settings and in the family. The social identity approach predicts that autistic people may cope with this dilemma by using an individualistic strategy to distance themselves from their autistic social identity. Alternatively, they may embrace their autistic social identity and use a collective strategy to resist stigma and advocate for autistic people. We present a survey based cross-sectional study (n = 175) with autistic adults living in Ireland. Participants completed a series of measures; autism social identification, stigma consciousness, and individualistic and collective strategy use to assess disclosing in the four settings. The overall models in each of the four regressions were significant. Autism social identification positively predicted disclosure in social, workplace and educational settings, while stigma consciousness negatively predicted disclosure in the family and in the workplace. Interestingly, over and above these predictors individualistic strategy use negatively predicted disclosure in each of the four settings, while collective strategy use positively predicted disclosure in social, educational and family settings. Our novel social identity approach was useful for explaining autistic adults' strategies to cope with the complex disclosure dilemma. Strengths, limitations, and directions for future research are discussed.
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- Katie Togher
- Centre for Social Issues Research, Department of Psychology, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
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- Centre for Social Issues Research, Department of Psychology, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
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Cruwys T, Lee GC, Robertson AM, Haslam C, Sterling N, Platow MJ, Williams E, Haslam SA, Walter ZC. Therapists who foster social identification build stronger therapeutic working alliance and have better client outcomes. Compr Psychiatry 2023; 124:152394. [PMID: 37216806 DOI: 10.1016/j.comppsych.2023.152394] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2022] [Revised: 05/08/2023] [Accepted: 05/14/2023] [Indexed: 05/24/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND For decades we have known that therapeutic working alliance is a key contributor to client engagement and positive outcomes in therapy. However, we have made little progress in narrowing down its determinants, which is critical in supporting trainees to optimize such alliance. We make a case for the value of incorporating social psychological frameworks into models of alliance and explore the role of social identity processes in the development of therapeutic alliance. METHOD Across two studies, over 500 psychotherapy clients completed validated measures of alliance, social identification with their therapist, positive therapy outcomes, and a range of client and therapist characteristics. FINDINGS Social identification strongly predicted alliance in both samples, whereas client and therapist characteristics showed few such associations. Alliance mediated the relationship between social identification and positive therapy outcomes. In addition, we found evidence that (a) personal control is a key psychological resource in therapy that arises from social identification, and (b) therapists who engage in identity leadership (i.e., who represent and build a social identity that they share with clients) are more likely to foster social identification and its downstream benefits. INTERPRETATION These data show that social identity processes are key to the emergence of working alliance. We conclude with a discussion of how recent social identity and identity leadership interventions might be adapted to train therapists in relevant identity-building skills.
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- Tegan Cruwys
- School of Medicine and Psychology, 39 Science Rd, The Australian National University, Canberra ACT 2601 Australia.
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- School of Medicine and Psychology, 39 Science Rd, The Australian National University, Canberra ACT 2601 Australia
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- School of Medicine and Psychology, 39 Science Rd, The Australian National University, Canberra ACT 2601 Australia
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- School of Psychology, McElwain Building, The University of Queensland, St Lucia QLD 4067 Australia
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- School of Psychology, McElwain Building, The University of Queensland, St Lucia QLD 4067 Australia
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- School of Medicine and Psychology, 39 Science Rd, The Australian National University, Canberra ACT 2601 Australia
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- School of Psychology, McElwain Building, The University of Queensland, St Lucia QLD 4067 Australia
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- School of Psychology, McElwain Building, The University of Queensland, St Lucia QLD 4067 Australia
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- School of Psychology, McElwain Building, The University of Queensland, St Lucia QLD 4067 Australia
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Haslam C, Bertschy K, Cruwys T, Griffin J, Johnson D. The group mechanism in treatment: group identification and cohesion contributes to reducing chronic lower back pain by increasing personal control. Disabil Rehabil 2023; 45:1332-1342. [PMID: 35403527 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2022.2057602] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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PURPOSE There is increasing recognition of the contribution that group processes, particularly identification and cohesion, make to outcomes of group delivered health treatments. This study examined the role that these particular group processes play in the treatment of lower back pain, and a theorised mechanism of personal control through which group treatment might enhance outcomes. METHODS Participants (N = 85) elected to either receive NeuroHAB®, a defined functional movement therapy of 8 weeks duration, or continue with treatment-as-usual (TAU). Pain intensity and disability were assessed at baseline (T1) and post-intervention or 8 weeks later (T2), as well as at a 1-month follow-up (T3). Only the NeuroHAB® participants additionally completed weekly questionnaires that measured treatment group identification, cohesion, and personal control. RESULTS NeuroHAB® was significantly more effective than TAU in reducing pain intensity and disability at T2 and T3. Furthermore, among NeuroHAB® recipients, stronger treatment group identification and cohesion early in the program predicted better pain outcomes over time, and this relationship was fully mediated by perceptions of personal control. CONCLUSION These data provide further support for the role of group identification and cohesion as a contributing mechanism of change in group-based treatments and extend this to the domain of pain management.Implications for RehabilitationA focus on defined functional movement therapy, as offered by the NeuroHAB® group program, was found to improve pain outcomes in patients with lower back pain.A key ingredient in the NeuroHAB® rehabilitation program was its group delivery.Group delivery supported treatment group identification and cohesion which, through enhancing the perception of personal control, reduced pain intensity and disability.
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- Catherine Haslam
- School of Psychology, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- School of Psychology, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- Research School of Psychology, The Australian National University, Canberra, Australia
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- Functional Movement Training Centre, St Andrews Memorial Hospital, Brisbane, Australia
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- Functional Movement Training Centre, St Andrews Memorial Hospital, Brisbane, Australia
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Social anxiety disorder is Associated with Vaccination attitude, stress, and coping responses during COVID-19. COGNITIVE THERAPY AND RESEARCH 2022; 46:916-926. [PMID: 35645433 PMCID: PMC9125532 DOI: 10.1007/s10608-022-10310-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2021] [Revised: 05/10/2022] [Accepted: 05/11/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Luoma JB, Shahar B, Kati Lear M, Pilecki B, Wagner A. Potential processes of change in MDMA-Assisted therapy for social anxiety disorder: Enhanced memory reconsolidation, self-transcendence, and therapeutic relationships. Hum Psychopharmacol 2022; 37:e2824. [PMID: 34739165 PMCID: PMC9285360 DOI: 10.1002/hup.2824] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2020] [Accepted: 10/04/2021] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Researchers have suggested that psychotherapy may be enhanced by the addition of 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), particularly in the treatment of disorders wherein interpersonal dysfunction is central, such as social anxiety disorder. We review literature pertaining to three potential processes of change that may be instigated during sessions involving MDMA administration in the treatment of social anxiety disorder. DESIGN This is a narrative review that integrates research on the etiology and maintenance of social anxiety disorder and mechanisms of action of MDMA to examine how MDMA may enhance psychotherapy outcomes. RESULTS We first outline how MDMA may enhance memory reconsolidation in social anxiety disorder. We then discuss how MDMA may induce experiences of self-transcendence and self-transcendent emotions such as compassion, love, and awe; and how these experiences may be therapeutic in the context of social anxiety disorder. We subsequently discuss the possibility that MDMA may enhance the strength and effectiveness of the therapeutic relationship which is a robust predictor of outcomes across many disorders as well as a potential key ingredient in treating disorders where shame and social disconnection are central factors. CONCLUSION We discuss how processes of change may extend beyond the MDMA dosing sessions themselves.
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- Jason B. Luoma
- Portland Psychotherapy Clinic, Research, & Training CenterPortlandOregonUSA
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- The Hebrew University of JerusalemJerusalemIsrael
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- Portland Psychotherapy Clinic, Research, & Training CenterPortlandOregonUSA
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- Portland Psychotherapy Clinic, Research, & Training CenterPortlandOregonUSA
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Smith R, Wuthrich V, Johnco C, Belcher J. Effect of Group Cognitive Behavioural Therapy on Loneliness in a Community Sample of Older Adults: A Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Controlled Trial. Clin Gerontol 2021; 44:439-449. [PMID: 33100187 DOI: 10.1080/07317115.2020.1836105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Research suggests a link between loneliness, depression, and anxiety. Multiple studies have examined treatment programs for loneliness; however, none have examined the efficacy of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for depression and anxiety in reducing loneliness. METHODS Change in loneliness in sixty-two older adults (≥60 yrs; 65% female) who took part in a previously reported randomized controlled trial for the treatment of comorbid depression and anxiety was examined. Older adults were randomized to a 12-week group CBT or waitlist control condition. Participants who took part in CBT were followed-up three months later. RESULTS Linear Mixed Model analyses indicated that after controlling for baseline cognition, depression, and anxiety, participants who completed CBT experienced a significant decrease in loneliness while the control group did not. This reduction was maintained at follow-up. CONCLUSIONS CBT programs for depression and anxiety are likely to be effective at reducing loneliness. This may be due to shared underlying cognitive and behavioral mechanisms between loneliness, depression, and anxiety such as sensitivity to perceived threat and social withdrawal. Further research is needed to understand if specific loneliness interventions are more effective. CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS CBT may be effective at reducing loneliness among older adults with depression and anxiety.
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- Ronald Smith
- Centre for Emotional Health, Department of Psychology, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia
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- Centre for Emotional Health, Department of Psychology, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia
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- Centre for Emotional Health, Department of Psychology, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia
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- Centre for Emotional Health, Department of Psychology, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia
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Steffens NK, LaRue CJ, Haslam C, Walter ZC, Cruwys T, Munt KA, Haslam SA, Jetten J, Tarrant M. Social identification-building interventions to improve health: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Health Psychol Rev 2019; 15:85-112. [PMID: 31530154 DOI: 10.1080/17437199.2019.1669481] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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There is growing evidence that social identity processes play an important role in a range of health outcomes. However, we know little about the nature and effectiveness of interventions that build social identification with the aim of promoting health. In the present research, we systematically review and meta-analyze interventions that build social identification to enhance health and wellbeing. A total of 27 intervention studies were identified (N = 2,230). Using a three-level meta-regression, results indicate that social identification-building interventions had a moderate-to-strong impact on health (Hedges g = 0.66; 95%CIs[0.34, 0.97]). Analyses revealed significant variation in intervention effectiveness as a function of its type: group-relevant decision making (g = 1.26), therapy programmes (g = 1.02), shared activities (g = 0.40), and reminiscence (g = -0.05). By contrast, there was much less variation across health outcomes: quality of life (g = 0.80), physical health (g = 0.76), self-esteem (g = 0.69), well-being (g = 0.66), (reduced) anxiety (g = 0.61), (reduced) depression (g = 0.58), cognitive health (g = 0.55), and (reduced) stress (g = 0.49). Finally, speaking to the mechanism of the interventions, interventions tended to be more effective to the extent that they succeeded in building participants' social identification with the intervention group. We discuss the theoretical and practical implications of social identification-building interventions to foster health and outline an agenda for future research and practical application.
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- Niklas K Steffens
- School of Psychology, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- School of Psychology, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- School of Psychology, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- School of Psychology, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- Research School of Psychology, The Australian National University, Canberra, Australia
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- School of Psychology, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- School of Psychology, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- University of Exeter Medical School, University of Exeter, Exeter, UK
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Cruwys T, Steffens NK, Haslam SA, Haslam C, Hornsey MJ, McGarty C, Skorich DP. Predictors of social identification in group therapy. Psychother Res 2019; 30:348-361. [DOI: 10.1080/10503307.2019.1587193] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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- Tegan Cruwys
- Research School of Psychology, Australian National University, Canberra, ACT, Australia
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- School of Psychology, University of Queensland, St Lucia, QLD, Australia
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- School of Psychology, University of Queensland, St Lucia, QLD, Australia
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- School of Social Sciences and Psychology, Western Sydney University, Penrith, NSW, Australia
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- School of Psychology, University of Queensland, St Lucia, QLD, Australia
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Zwettler C, Reiss N, Rohrmann S, Warnecke I, Luka-Krausgrill U, van Dick R. The relation between social identity and test anxiety in university students. Health Psychol Open 2018; 5:2055102918785415. [PMID: 30083369 PMCID: PMC6069033 DOI: 10.1177/2055102918785415] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Social identification has been shown to be a protective resource for mental health. In this study, the relationships between social identification and emotional, as well as cognitive symptoms of test anxiety are investigated. Participants were university students diagnosed with test anxiety (N = 108). They completed questionnaires regarding a range of psychopathologic stress symptoms, and their social identification with fellow students and with their study program. Results reveal negative relations between social identification and almost all investigated emotional and cognitive symptoms of test anxiety. Based on this study, interventions could be developed that strengthen the social identity of university students.
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- Goethe University, Germany.,Work Research Institute (AFI), Norway
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“In this together”: Social identification predicts health outcomes (via self-efficacy) in a chronic disease self-management program. Soc Sci Med 2018; 208:172-179. [DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2018.03.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2017] [Revised: 02/12/2018] [Accepted: 03/03/2018] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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