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Understanding Individual Predictors of Intervention Effectiveness in Improving Well-being Among Distressed Individuals: A Study of Ecological Momentary Interventions
Graeber, M. (2024) Understanding Individual Predictors of Intervention Effectiveness in Improving Well-being Among Distressed Individuals: A Study of Ecological Momentary Interventions.
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| Abstract: | Mental illness affects over 970 million people worldwide, impacting overall health. Ecological Momentary Interventions (EMIs) offer personalized healthcare to prevent mental health issues. This study investigated the role of stress and symptom severity in the efficacy of EMIs on well-being. Using convenience sampling, primarily university students were recruited. Over 16 days, participants received EMIs based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Positive Psychology. Pre-intervention measures included the Psychological Distress Scale (K-10), with pre-and post-intervention measures using the Brief Symptom Inventory (BSI) and Mental Health Continuum - Short Form (MHC-SF). Data analysis involved paired t-tests, regression analysis, and moderation analysis. The final sample (N = 51, Mage = 22.49, 61.5% female) showed significant improvements in well-being scores (p = .025), a significant decrease in general symptom severity (p = .002), and an increase in symptom count (p = .003). No significant relationship was found between pre-intervention distress and changes in well-being, but symptom-specific distress moderated this relationship (p = .042). EMIs improved well-being and symptom severity, with higher symptom-specific distress associated with greater well-being improvements. Future interventions should consider individual stressors and differences and include control groups to enhance effectiveness. |
| Item Type: | Essay (Bachelor) |
| Faculty: | BMS: Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences |
| Subject: | 77 psychology |
| Programme: | Psychology BSc (56604) |
| Link to this item: | https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/100637 |
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