Toward a Unified Framework for Positive Psychology Interventions: Evidence-Based Processes of Change in Coaching, Prevention, and Training

Frontiers in Psychology, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 12

Опубликована: Фев. 10, 2022

Since 2000, research within positive psychology has exploded, as reflected in dozens of meta-analyses different interventions and targeted processes, including strength spotting, affect, meaning life, mindfulness, gratitude, hope, passion. Frequently, researchers treat processes change distinct from each other unrelated to clinical psychology. This paper presents a comprehensive framework for that crosses theoretical orientation, links coherently its more dominantly “negative” supports practitioners their efforts personalize psychological interventions. We argue multi-dimensional multi-level extended evolutionary approach can organize effective psychosocial interventions, by focusing on context-appropriate variation, selection, retention arranged terms key biopsychosocial dimensions across psychological, biophysiological, sociocultural levels analysis. review widely studied constructs programs show how this readily accommodate them provide common language improving human community flourishing. conclude Interventions should start with the person, not protocol.

Язык: Английский

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Self-Esteem and Self-Compassion: A Narrative Review and Meta-Analysis on Their Links to Psychological Problems and Well-Being

Psychology Research and Behavior Management, Год журнала: 2023, Номер Volume 16, С. 2961 - 2975

Опубликована: Авг. 1, 2023

Abstract: The present review addressed the relationship between two self-related concepts that are assumed to play a role in human resilience and well-being: self-esteem self-compassion. Besides theoretical exploration of both concepts, meta-analysis ( k = 76, N 35,537 participants) was conducted examine magnitude relation self-compassion their links indices well-being psychological problems. average correlation strong r 0.65, effect size 0.71), suggesting – despite some distinct features overlap constructs is considerable. Self-esteem displayed relations similar measures problems, accounted for unique variance these once controlling shared variance. can best be seen as complementary we invite researchers look more at joint protective within context mental health well additive value treatment people with Keywords: self-esteem, self-compassion, resilience, well-being, interventions

Язык: Английский

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The Link Between Low Self-Esteem and Eating Disorders: A Meta-Analysis of Longitudinal Studies

Clinical Psychological Science, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 11(6), С. 1141 - 1158

Опубликована: Фев. 24, 2023

In this meta-analysis, we synthesized the available longitudinal evidence on prospective effects between self-esteem and eating pathology (i.e., restrained eating, bulimic behavior, binge concern, negative body image, drive for thinness). The analyses were based 48 independent samples, including 19,187 participants. Mean age was 19.3 years (range = 7–48). As effect-size measure, used standardized regression coefficients, controlled prior levels of predicted variables. Results suggested reciprocal low pathology. Self-esteem negatively total over time (β −.08), −.09). Overall, results specific categories similar. Moderator indicated that did not differ across age, gender, sample type (clinical vs. nonclinical), lag assessments. sum, support a relations model disorders.

Язык: Английский

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Self-esteem as a predictor of anxiety and academic self-efficacy among Chinese university students: a cross-lagged analysis

Current Psychology, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 43(22), С. 19628 - 19638

Опубликована: Март 1, 2024

Язык: Английский

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Developing an item pool to assess processes of change in psychological interventions: The Process-Based Assessment Tool (PBAT)

Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 23, С. 200 - 213

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2022

Язык: Английский

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The Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Searching for Health-Related Information and Cyberchondria on the General Population in Italy

Frontiers in Psychiatry, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 12

Опубликована: Окт. 12, 2021

Objectives: The Internet has become one of the most common sources people use to search for health-related information, a behavior rapidly increased during novel Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). present study aimed investigate behavioral patterns in online searches and Cyberchondria (CYB) COVID-19 pandemic time, order explore socio-demographic psychopathological factors related CYB. Methods: During third wave Italy, cross-sectional survey collected main variables habits 572 participants. CYB was measured by Severity Scale-Short Version different were specific questionnaires: Anxiety Scale, Hospital Depression Short Health Inventory, Meta-Cognitions about Questionnaire, Addiction Test, Maudsley Obsessional-Compulsive Questionnaire-Short Version, Rosenberg's Self-Esteem WHO Quality Life-BREF. Descriptives, non-parametric ANOVAs, Spearman correlations performed. Results: In sample, source participants used information nearly one-third this habit pandemic. Higher expression emerged females, younger participants, students, those suffering from physical/psychiatric illness. showed positive correlation with phenomenology anxiety (i.e., COVID-19, health anxiety, general metacognitive believes anxiety) depression, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, problematic usage Internet. Conversely, quality life self-esteem negative Conclusion: pandemic, contribute psychological stress affecting individuals society. Delineating subjects more vulnerable associated will help elaborate operational indications prevention support.

Язык: Английский

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Distinct associations between gratitude, self-esteem, and optimism with subjective and psychological well-being among Japanese individuals

BMC Psychology, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 12(1)

Опубликована: Март 7, 2024

Abstract Background Mounting evidence suggests that the effectiveness of positive psychology interventions is influenced by a variety factors, including cultural context. Identifying intervention targets can effectively contribute to improving individual well-being under these boundary conditions crucial step when developing viable interventions. To this end, we examined how gratitude disposition, self-esteem, and optimism relate subjective (SWB) psychological (PWB) Japanese individuals. Methods Multivariate regression analysis was employed quantify unique relationships between three potential both SWB PWB, while accounting for influence other variables. Participants ( N = 71) also engaged in 4-week experience sampling study explore gratitude, self-esteem shape link momentary affective states everyday life evaluations day satisfaction. Results revealed predominantly more strongly associated with compared whereas disposition PWB dimensions, particularly personal growth, relations others purpose life. Experience data indicated moderated association affect satisfaction evaluations, they did so opposite ways; greater strengthened association, weakened it. Conclusions Overall, current results suggest as whole, likely play distinct roles facilitating studied cohort.

Язык: Английский

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Do varying levels of self-esteem influence the mental health status of Chinese medical staff? A latent and mediation analysis focused on depression and anxiety

Current Psychology, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Янв. 10, 2025

Язык: Английский

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Implicit self-esteem decreases depressive symptoms, but explicit self-esteem does not: longitudinal study in Japan using the Name Letter Test

Cogent Psychology, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 12(1)

Опубликована: Янв. 29, 2025

Язык: Английский

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The effect of the Tai Chi intervention on self-esteem and self-confidence perception in adult populations: a systematic review and meta-analysis

BMC Nursing, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 24(1)

Опубликована: Фев. 14, 2025

Abstract Background Self-esteem is a psychological outcome that positively related to mental and health, one of the most important elements in nursing. Developing strategies for self-esteem promotion therefore great importance nursing practice. Previous reviews suggested exercise interventions such as Tai Chi practice may confer both physical benefits humans, but on effect adults are lacking. Thus, this systematic review meta-analysis was conducted evaluate effectiveness promoting among adults. Methods We included randomized controlled trials investigated adults, where and/or self-confidence were reported outcomes. The literature search ten electronic databases. Two independent reviewers performed abstract full-text screening using Covidence. These also independently extracted data from studies, critical appraisal their methodological quality, revised Cochrane risk-of-bias tool (RoB2). Results Eleven studies review, which all rated having high risk bias or some concerns quality. Our demonstrated intervention can significantly improve post-intervention score higher participants compared controls (standardized mean difference: 0.46; 95% CI: 0.18–0.74; p = 0.001). Sensitivity analyses by excluding not reporting means standard deviations revealed similar findings. One study showed positive perception. Conclusions have moderately classes could be potential strategy implement within communities, especially individuals need older patients chronic illnesses detrimental effects well-being. However, given caution advised before recommending widespread implementation. Further high-quality research, including qualitative exploring how self-esteem, needed strengthen evidence base.

Язык: Английский

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