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Hygen BW, Wendelborg C, Solstad BE, Stenseng F, Øverland MB, Skalicka V. Gaming motivation and well-being among Norwegian adult gamers: the role of gender and disability. FRONTIERS IN MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY 2024; 6:1330926. [PMID: 38666068 PMCID: PMC11043479 DOI: 10.3389/fmedt.2024.1330926] [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: 10/31/2023] [Accepted: 03/27/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Introduction Digital gaming is a popular and often social activity, also among adults. However, we need more knowledge of the social dynamics of gaming and its potential benefits for one's well-being. The current study aimed to examine gaming motivation, time spent gaming, and gaming performed together with friends, family, or romantic partner and how these aspects relate to expanded social network and well-being among men and women with and without disability. Methods Regular players of the popular game Fortnite Battle Royale (FBR; N = 278, 48.5% women, Mage = 32.38) completed an online questionnaire assessing their motivations for playing FBR (social motivation, achievement motivation, novelty motivation), time spent gaming, whom they usually play with, their psychological well-being, and FBR's impact on their life and social network. Differentiated statistical analyses on gender and disability were performed. Results and discussion The results showed that time spent gaming and social motivation to play were associated with larger social networks for all participants (strongest for women). More time spent gaming FBR was also associated with a positive impact on life for those with a disability. Social motivation to play was positively associated with a positive impact on life for men and those without a disability and increased well-being for women. Novelty motivation, which concerns experiencing new features in the game, was associated with a positive impact on life for women and with a decrease in well-being for those with a disability. This study demonstrated that gaming can be an essential social arena associated with positive outcomes for men, women and disabled people, who-when socially motivated-may expand their social networks through gaming.
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- Beate W. Hygen
- Department of Diversity and Inclusion, NTNU Social Research, Trondheim, Norway
- Department of Sport Science and Physical Education, University of Agder, Kristiansand, Norway
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- Department of Sport Science and Physical Education, University of Agder, Kristiansand, Norway
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- Department of Education and Lifelong Learning, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway
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- Department of Diversity and Inclusion, NTNU Social Research, Trondheim, Norway
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- Department of Psychology, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway
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Perales-Puchalt J, Ramírez-Mantilla M, Fracachán-Cabrera M, Vidoni ED, Ellerbeck EF, Ramírez AS, Watts A, Williams K, Burns J. A text message intervention to support latino dementia family caregivers (CuidaTEXT): feasibility study. Clin Gerontol 2024; 47:50-65. [PMID: 36268684 PMCID: PMC10119327 DOI: 10.1080/07317115.2022.2137449] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To test the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy of CuidaTEXT: a bidirectional text message intervention to support Latino dementia family caregivers. METHODS CuidaTEXT is a six-month, bilingual intervention tailored to caregiver needs (e.g., education, problem-solving, resources). We used convenience sampling and reached 31 potential participants via clinics, registries, community promotion, and online advertising. We enrolled 24 Latino caregivers in a one-arm trial and assessed feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy within six months. RESULTS None of the participants unsubscribed from CuidaTEXT and 83.3% completed the follow up survey. Most participants (85.7%) reported reading most text messages thoroughly. All participants reported being very or extremely satisfied with the intervention. Participants reported that CuidaTEXT helped a lot (vs not at all, a little, or somehow) in caring for their care recipient (71.4%; n = 15), for themselves (66.7%; n = 14), and understanding more about dementia (85.7%; n = 18). Compared to baseline, at six months caregiver behavioral symptom distress (0-60) decreased from 19.8 to 12.0 and depression (0-30) from 8.8 to 5.4 (p < .05). CONCLUSIONS CuidaTEXT demonstrated high levels of feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy among Latino caregivers. CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS CuidaTEXT's feasibility and potential for widespread implementation holds promise in supporting Latino caregivers of people with dementia.
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- Jaime Perales-Puchalt
- Department of Neurology, University of Kansas Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, Fairway, Kansas, USA
- Department of Population Health, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas, Kansas, USA
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- Department of Neurology, University of Kansas Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, Fairway, Kansas, USA
- Department of Population Health, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas, Kansas, USA
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- Department of Population Health, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas, Kansas, USA
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- Department of Public Health, University of California, Merced, California, USA
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- Department of Neurology, University of Kansas Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, Fairway, Kansas, USA
- Department of Psychology, University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas, USA
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- Department of Neurology, University of Kansas Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, Fairway, Kansas, USA
- School of Nursing, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas, Kansas, USA
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- Department of Neurology, University of Kansas Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, Fairway, Kansas, USA
- Department of Population Health, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas, Kansas, USA
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de Jesús Cardona-Isaza A, González Barrón R, Montoya-Castilla I. Psychometric Properties of the Positive and Negative Experiences Scale (SPANE) in Colombian Adolescent Offenders. TRENDS IN PSYCHOLOGY 2023. [DOI: 10.1007/s43076-022-00255-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Sarrionandia S, Gorbeña S, Gómez I, Penas P, Macía P, Iraurgi I. Effects of a Multi-Component Psychological Intervention to Cultivate Mental Health in Older Adults. Clin Interv Aging 2022; 17:1493-1502. [PMID: 36237734 PMCID: PMC9553157 DOI: 10.2147/cia.s376894] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2022] [Accepted: 08/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Introduction Psychological interventions to cultivate mental health in older adults are scarce and tend to focus on and use a limited number of activities. Objective The aim of this study was to test the effects of an intervention based on Keyes' concept of positive mental health. Methods The intervention was conducted with 24 self-selected participants, while 34 were part of the control group. Positive mental health and distress outcomes were measured at baseline and at the end of the intervention. ANCOVA analysis and effect sizes were calculated. Results Results showed that the intervention increased mental health (F= 18.22, p<0.001, η2= 0.334, d= 1.45, power 0.986) and decreased psychiatric symptomatology in the experimental group versus the control group (F= 7.07, p= 0.011, η2= 0.16, d= 0.87, power= 0.736), which showed no change. Discussion Despite study limitations, the intervention effectively promoted older people's well-being. Future research, should evaluate the long-term effects of the intervention with varied older adult populations.
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- Sare Sarrionandia
- University of Deusto, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Psychology, Bilbao, Spain,Correspondence: Sare Sarrionandia, Tel +34 944139000 ext 3122, Email
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- University of Deusto, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Psychology, Bilbao, Spain
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- University of Deusto, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Psychology, Bilbao, Spain
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- University of Deusto, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Psychology, Bilbao, Spain
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- University of Deusto, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Psychology, Bilbao, Spain
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- University of Deusto, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Psychology, Bilbao, Spain
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Matud MP, Zueco J, Díaz A, del Pino MJ, Fortes D. Gender differences in mental distress and affect balance during the first wave of COVID-19 pandemic in Spain. CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY 2022; 42:1-15. [PMID: 35693842 PMCID: PMC9166929 DOI: 10.1007/s12144-022-03282-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/25/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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The COVID-19 pandemic is a major threat to the health and well-being of people around the world that has impacted freedom of movement, social interaction and the economy. The aim of the present work was twofold: first, to study the presence of mental distress, positive and negative experiences and affect balance in women and men in Spain in two different phases of the COVID-19 pandemic, the initial "first state of alarm" phase, characterized by maximum restrictions, and in the "new normal" phase with minimal restrictions, and second, to study the protective role of age, educational level, self-esteem, marital status and social support against mental distress, and as factors that increase the affect balance of women and men in the above mentioned phases of the first wave of the COVID- 19 pandemic in Spain. The study sample consisted of 652 women and 652 men from the general population, aged between 18 and 88 years, who were evaluated through self-reports. Results show greater mental distress in women than men but, strikingly, the magnitude of such differences were greater in the "new normal" phase than in the maximum restriction phase. In addition, in this last phase, women also experienced more negative feelings and less affect balance than men. High self-esteem and social support were also found to be protective factors for mental health, both in women and men, during the two phases of the pandemic studied. In conclusion, our study shows that the COVID-19 pandemic has especially impacted the well-being of women.
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- M. Pilar Matud
- Department of Clinical Psychology, Psychobiology and Methodology, Facultad de Psicología y Logopedia, Universidad de La Laguna, Apartado 456, 38200 La Laguna, Spain
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- Department of Microbiology, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Personality, Evaluation and Psychological Treatments, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Sociology, University Pablo de Olavide, Seville, Spain
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- European University of the Canary Islands, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
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Urban Gardening and Wellbeing in Pandemic Era: Preliminary Results from a Socio-Environmental Factors Approach. LAND 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/land11040492] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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The nature and impacts of living in urban settings are gaining their saliences in developed and developing countries alike, particularly during the crisis of the COVID-19 pandemic. During the crisis, the wellbeing of urban society became intertwined with a so-called “new lifestyle”, which involved quarantine and working in a home environment. Facing such challenges, urban gardening is deemed as an alternative intervention to enhance residents’ wellbeing and the environmental sustainability of urban areas, including Indonesian cities. A preliminary study was conducted to monitor the wellbeing of urban gardening practitioners, as well as investigate the motivation and any association between gardening and wellbeing with the COVID-19 pandemic situation by analysing data from Indonesian metropolitan areas. The study utilized instruments of “satisfaction with life scale (SWLS)” and “scale of positive and negative experience (SPANE)” to investigate the subjective wellbeing of 67 respondents. Amongst others, we identified that urban gardening practitioners tend to be in positive moods and have better overall wellbeing; 52.24% of the respondents were highly satisfied with their life. Furthermore, we observed a variety of motivations to start gardening, with hobby and utilization of free space as prominent reasons, followed by other motivations such as environmental benefit and aesthetic. Integrating the environmental benefits of urban gardening and the implications for an individual’s wellbeing can be reflected for sustainable urban development and policies during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Martínez-Líbano J, Yeomans MM, Oyanedel JC. Psychometric Properties of the Emotional Exhaustion Scale (ECE) in Chilean Higher Education Students. Eur J Investig Health Psychol Educ 2022; 12:50-60. [PMID: 35049534 PMCID: PMC8774780 DOI: 10.3390/ejihpe12010005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2021] [Revised: 12/30/2021] [Accepted: 01/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The main objective of this study was to estimate the psychometric properties of the Emotional Fatigue Scale (ECE) in a sample of 1308 Chilean university students and confirm the unifactorial structure of the scale. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses were carried out. The ECE assessment had an internal consistency of 0.893 (Cronbach's Alpha). An exploratory factor analysis with Varimax rotation and a confirmatory analysis were performed, obtaining the factor that explains 52.3% of the variance. The results indicated that the ECE has adequate psychometric properties for use with higher education students in Chile. The ECE scale has good psychometric properties to be applied in the Chilean university context. Its usage may be very relevant to contribute to higher education institutions to emphasize students' mental health and prevent possible severe pathologies in future professionals. It is suggested to use the ECE scale together with the EES-Int, which is the only interpretation table for this instrument.
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- Doctorado en Educación, Universidad Internacional Iberoamericana, Campeche 00613, Mexico
- Facultad de Educación, Universidad de Las Américas, Viña del Mar 2520000, Chile
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- Facultad de Educación y Ciencias Sociales, Universidad Andrés Bello, Santiago 8370035, Chile;
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Olefir V, Bosniuk V, Malofeikina K. Validation And Measurement Invariance Of The Ukrainian Version Of The Scale Of Positive And Negative Experiences (SPANE). VISNYK OF V. N. KARAZIN KHARKIV NATIONAL UNIVERSITY. A SERIES OF PSYCHOLOGY 2021. [DOI: 10.26565/2225-7756-2021-71-04] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Psychological well-being is determined from different positions in positive psychology, one of which is the concept of subjective well-being as a three-factor construct – global satisfaction with life, positive affect and negative affect. In this crossover study, the Ukrainian version of the Scale of Positive and Negative Experiences (SPANE) has been adapted Ukrainian population and validated as an improved diagnostic tool for emotional component of subjective well-being. The sample consisted of 458 Ukrainians aged from 18 to 55 years (Md = 19; 42,4% were men). The questionnaire has been translated using forward-backward method. Confirmatory factor analysis has been performed to estimate factorial structure of the questionnaire, reliability and measurement invariance. It has confirmed that a two-factor model in which a positive affect (SPANE-P) and a negative affect (SPANE-N) have a moderate negative correlation (r = -0,594) fits empirical data better than one-factor model, model with two uncorrelated factors and bifactor model. The composite reliability is 0,909 for SPANE-P and 0,861 for SPANE-N. The convergent validity has been determined by the average variance extracted index, which is 0,630 for SPANE-P and 0,533 for SPANE-N. Discriminatory validity, determined by the Furnell’s and Larker method and the Heterotrait-monotrait (HTMT) ratio of correlation, is satisfactory for both SPANE subscales. The measurement invariance for gender and age (early maturity and middle-aged) has been estimated. Measurement strong invariance has been confirmed that allows us to compare mean values of latent constructs across these groups. It has been found that women reports higher levels of negative affect than men. The results of the study showed that he Ukrainian version of the Scale of Positive and Negative Experiences (SPANE) has acceptable psychometric properties, shows measurement invariance for age and gender and can be used as effective tool for studying affective well-being of Ukrainians.
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- Valeriy Olefir
- V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University, Kharkiv, Ukraine
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- National University of Civil Defenсe of Ukraine, Kharkiv, Ukraine
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Adaptation and Psychometric Properties of the Scale of Positive and Negative Experience (SPANE) in the General Colombian Population. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18126449. [PMID: 34203596 PMCID: PMC8296280 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18126449] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2021] [Revised: 05/24/2021] [Accepted: 05/31/2021] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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(1) Background: Diener’s Scale of Positive and Negative Experiences (SPANE) assesses the presence and intensity of positive and negative affects, since these are considered basic aspects of the study of well-being. This article studies its psychometric properties in the general Colombian population. (2) We conducted a cross-sectional study of a sample of 1255 Colombians and we used structural equation modeling to confirm the bifactor structure. Additionally, we studied invariance by gender, and convergent and concurrent validity. (3) We found acceptable fit indicators for the bifactor model (CFI = 0.889, RMSEA = 0.046, SRMR = 0.059) as well as for the convergent (CFI = 0.909, RMSEA = 0.050, SRMR = 0.063) and concurrent (CFI = 0.966, RMSEA = 0.036, SRMR = 0.041) validity models. We did not confirm total invariance across gender, although we found configural and metric invariance, so percentiles by sex were provided. (4) Conclusions: The SPANE is a valid and reliable measure to assess well-being among the Colombian population, although we alert researchers to the risk of comparing affectivity average scores between sexes.
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Jovanović V, Joshanloo M, Martín-Carbonell M, Caudek C, Espejo B, Checa I, Krasko J, Kyriazos T, Piotrowski J, Rice SPM, Junça Silva A, Singh K, Sumi K, Tong KK, Yıldırım M, Żemojtel-Piotrowska M. Measurement Invariance of the Scale of Positive and Negative Experience Across 13 Countries. Assessment 2021; 29:1507-1521. [PMID: 34105378 DOI: 10.1177/10731911211021494] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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The Scale of Positive and Negative Experience (SPANE) is widely used to measure emotional experiences, but not much is known about its cross-cultural utility. The present study evaluated the measurement invariance of the SPANE across adult samples (N = 12,635; age range = 18-85 years; 58.2% female) from 13 countries (China, Colombia, Germany, Greece, India, Italy, Japan, Poland, Portugal, Serbia, Spain, Turkey, and the United States). Configural and partial scalar invariance of the SPANE were supported. Three items capturing specific negative emotions (sad, afraid, and angry) were found to be culturally noninvariant. Our findings suggest that the SPANE's positive emotion terms and general negative emotion terms (e.g., negative and unpleasant) might be more suitable for cross-cultural studies on emotions and well-being, whereas caution is needed when comparing countries using the SPANE's specific negative emotion items.
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- Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR, USA
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- Instituto Universitário de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal.,Instituto Politécnico de Tomar, Tomar, Portugal
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- Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, New Delhi, India
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Gorbeña S, Govillard L, Gómez I, Sarrionandia S, Macía P, Penas P, Iraurgi I. Design and evaluation of a positive intervention to cultivate mental health: preliminary findings. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2021; 34:7. [PMID: 33625609 PMCID: PMC7905002 DOI: 10.1186/s41155-021-00172-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2020] [Accepted: 02/04/2021] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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The past two decades have witnessed a proliferation of positive psychological interventions for clinical and non-clinical populations, and recent research, including meta-analyses, is providing evidence of its effectiveness. Most interventions have focused on increasing life satisfaction, positive affect, and psychological well-being. Manualized, multi-component interventions based on a comprehensive theory are scarce. Keyes’ concept of mental health and flourishing (subjective, psychological, and social well-being) is an overarching theoretical framework to guide the design of a multi-component psychological intervention to cultivate well-being and personal development. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to design a theory-driven positive intervention and to pilot test the intervention. The manual presents an 8-week group program that includes homework activities. A sample of 56 young adults completed the intervention. Participants were assessed at base line, after termination, and at a 6-month follow-up session. Standardized instruments were used to assess the dimensions of mental health proposed by Keyes. Pre- and post-test measures of subjective, psychological, and social well-being showed significant differences, as did the total mental health scores. At 6-month follow-up, differences remained in subjective and psychological well-being and in positive mental health, with smaller effect sizes. Limitations of these preliminary findings as well as future lines of research and improvements in this manualized intervention are proposed in the light of current research on positive interventions.
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- Susana Gorbeña
- Departamento de Personalidad, Evaluación y Tratamientos Psicológicos, Facultad de Psicología y Educación, Universidad de Deusto, Apartado 1, 48080, Bilbao, Spain.
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- Departamento de Trabajo Social y Sociología, Facultad de Ciencias Sociales y Humanas, Universidad de Deusto, Camino de Mundaiz 5, 20012, San Sebastián, Spain
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- Departamento de Psicología Social y del Desarrollo, Facultad de Psicología y Educación, Universidad de Deusto, Apartado 1, 48080, Bilbao, Spain
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- Departamento de Personalidad, Evaluación y Tratamientos Psicológicos, Facultad de Psicología y Educación, Universidad de Deusto, Apartado 1, 48080, Bilbao, Spain
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- Departamento de Personalidad, Evaluación y Tratamientos Psicológicos, Facultad de Psicología y Educación, Universidad de Deusto, Apartado 1, 48080, Bilbao, Spain
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- Departamento de Personalidad, Evaluación y Tratamientos Psicológicos, Facultad de Psicología y Educación, Universidad de Deusto, Apartado 1, 48080, Bilbao, Spain
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- Departamento de Personalidad, Evaluación y Tratamientos Psicológicos, Facultad de Psicología y Educación, Universidad de Deusto, Apartado 1, 48080, Bilbao, Spain
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