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Testing the Effects of Cognitive Bias Modification via the TIIM App on the Self-Concept Positive Orientation Bias and State Anxiety Levels of Students

Wijma, L.W. (2023) Testing the Effects of Cognitive Bias Modification via the TIIM App on the Self-Concept Positive Orientation Bias and State Anxiety Levels of Students.

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Abstract:The prevalence of anxiety in students has been increasing, which suggests the need for interventions. According to dual process theories, cognitions such as one’s self-concept operate in explicit implicit ways. The present study aimed to investigate whether changing students’ implicit Positive Orientation (PO) self-concept through Cognitive Bias Modification (CBM), thus strengthening the association of themselves as a positive person, could lead to a decrease in state anxiety. An Implicit Association Test (IAT) was used to measure the self-concept PO bias, the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) was used to measure state anxiety, and CBM was conducted in the TIIM application. The participants (n = 50) were assigned to a control or experimental group. The experimental group followed CBM training for three days with two sessions a day, whereas the control group did not. Afterwards, both groups completed the IAT and STAI again. Results showed that the experimental group showed a significant increase in PO compared to the control group. However, anxiety scores did not decrease, and PO was not a mediator in the relationship between CBM and anxiety. Additionally, baseline anxiety was not a significant moderating variable. Nevertheless, this study provided and tested a novel CBM training focused on PO.
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/95371
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