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Living What Truly Matters : Exploring the Effectiveness of a Values-Based Online Intervention on Valued Living, Adaptability and Flexibility among Dutch Students, a Randomised Control Trial
Klockow, Lilli (2025) Living What Truly Matters : Exploring the Effectiveness of a Values-Based Online Intervention on Valued Living, Adaptability and Flexibility among Dutch Students, a Randomised Control Trial.
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| Abstract: | Background: As student mental health concerns rise and traditional interventions often fail to provide long-term, meaningful solutions, innovative and accessible interventions are needed. This study examined the effectiveness of a values-based online intervention, with and without visual support, in enhancing psychological well-being among Dutch university students. The study assessed the intervention impact on valued living, psychological flexibility, and adaptability, and whether flexibility mediates the relationship between valued living and adaptability. It was hypothesised that participants in the intervention conditions would show greater improvements in all outcomes compared to the control group, with flexibility potentially mediating the relationship between valued living and adaptability. Methods: A randomised, three-group, pre-post-design (n = 97) was utilised to evaluate a 9-day online values-based intervention. Results: A significant improvement in valued living was found (p =.03), but no significant effects were found for flexibility (p =.40), adaptability (p =.27), or the mediation role of flexibility (p =.25). Discussion: The findings suggest that while values clarification can positively impact valued living, it may not be sufficient to influence broader psychological constructs without integrating additional Acceptance Commitment Therapy components. Future research should investigate alternative mechanisms such as those proposed by Self-Determination Theory, which indicate that increases in autonomy and intrinsic motivation, rather than flexibility or adaptability, might explain the observed non-significant results. Thus, it is essential to further explore which processes best support broader psychological outcomes. Nevertheless, this study contributes to preventive digital mental health by demonstrating that value-based interventions can promote meaning and direction among students. |
| Item Type: | Essay (Bachelor) |
| Faculty: | BMS: Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences |
| Programme: | Psychology BSc (56604) |
| Link to this item: | https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/107025 |
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