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The Impact of Online Valued-Living Interventions on Depression and Well-Being : Exploring the Role of Adaptability
Kaczmarek, Grzegorz (2025) The Impact of Online Valued-Living Interventions on Depression and Well-Being : Exploring the Role of Adaptability.
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| Abstract: | Introduction: University students face increasing mental health challenges, and online interventions offer an accessible solution to address these needs. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of an online short-term valued-living intervention in enhancing well-being and reducing depressive symptoms among university students, with the ability to adapt as a potential moderator. Methods: A randomized controlled trial design was designed with 45 participants in total. The participants were assigned to a control group (14 participants) and two intervention groups: Intervention (with no photo) (INWB) (16 participants) and Intervention (with photo) (IWB) (15 participants). The Intervention focused on values clarification and alignment. Pre- and post-intervention assessments included the Mental Health Continuum – Short Form (MHC-SF) for well-being, the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) for depression, and the Generic Sense of Ability to Adapt Scale (GSAAS) for ability to adapt. Data analysis employed linear mixed models and repeated-measures ANOVA to evaluate intervention effects and the moderating role of the Ability to Adapt. Results: The interventions did not produce significant improvements in well-being or reductions in depressive symptoms compared to the control group (p > .05). The Ability to Adapt also did not significantly moderate intervention effectiveness (p > .05). Conclusion: The study highlights the feasibility of short-term online values-based interventions for university students but underscores the need for longer durations to allow participants to internalize and act on their values. |
| 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/104987 |
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