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Improving Mood and Strengthening Implicit Positive Orientation through the Cognitive Bias Modification Platform of the TIIM App
Bingöl, Aishe (2023) Improving Mood and Strengthening Implicit Positive Orientation through the Cognitive Bias Modification Platform of the TIIM App.
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| Abstract: | The recent concept of Positive Orientation (PO) is thought to be a promising way to conduct positive psychology interventions. Cognitive Bias Modification (CBM) is an appropriate tool to strengthen PO, as positive effects are more robust when changed on an implicit level. This study aimed to (a) test whether CBM leads to an increase in implicit PO; (b) if mood is improved after the training for the intervention group and (c) whether the effect of CBM on mood is mediated by a change in implicit PO compared to a control group. Participants completed a questionnaire and did an Implicit Association Test before and after the CBM training to assess their mood and implicit PO levels. The CBM training lasted three days, consisting of two daily sessions, and was done via the TIIM App. The results revealed a marginally significant improvement of implicit PO in the intervention group. However, no significant effects were found for a change in mood levels or for a mediation of the change in implicit PO. This study provides a first indication of how CBM can be used to strengthen implicit PO by changing the self-concept of the participants in a positive direction. |
| 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/95161 |
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