Writing Yourself Well: Dispositional Self-Reflection Moderates the Effect of a Smartphone App-Based Journaling Intervention on Psychological Wellbeing across Time

IF 1.5 4区 心理学 Q3 PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL
A. MacIsaac, Aislin R. Mushquash, C. Wekerle
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Abstract

Self-reflection is often viewed positively; paradoxically, however, it is also associated with distress, potentially because of its relationship with rumination. Focusing self-reflection on positive themes may be one way to promote adaptive self-reflection. This study examined whether the disposition to engage in self-reflection motivates use of a journal containing positively focused writing prompts and moderates the benefit gained from it, specifically when rumination is controlled for. For 28 days, participants (N = 152) accessed an app-based mental health intervention containing various features, including the aforementioned journal. Outcomes of self-regulation and psychological wellbeing were assessed, controlling for time spent using other app features. As expected, journaling was associated with improvements in psychological wellbeing but only when baseline self-reflection was average or higher. Journaling was also initially associated with improvements in self-regulation, but this was diminished after controlling for time spent using other app features. Findings suggest self-reflection could be a strength for fostering wellbeing when it is directed in a positive way.
写好自己:性情性自我反思调节基于智能手机应用程序的日志干预对心理健康的影响
自我反省往往被积极看待;然而,矛盾的是,它也与痛苦有关,可能是因为它与沉思的关系。将自我反思集中在积极的主题上可能是促进适应性自我反思的一种方式。这项研究考察了进行自我反思的倾向是否会激励使用包含积极关注的写作提示的期刊,并调节从中获得的好处,特别是当沉思受到控制时。在28天的时间里,参与者(N=152)访问了一个基于应用程序的心理健康干预,该干预包含各种功能,包括上述期刊。对自我调节和心理健康的结果进行了评估,控制了使用其他应用程序功能的时间。正如预期的那样,写日记与心理健康的改善有关,但只有在基线自我反思平均或更高时。日志记录最初也与自我调节的改善有关,但在控制了使用其他应用程序功能的时间后,这种情况有所减少。研究结果表明,当以积极的方式引导自我反思时,它可能是培养幸福感的一种力量。
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Behaviour Change
Behaviour Change PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL-
CiteScore
2.70
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24
期刊介绍: Behaviour Change is the journal of the Australian Association for Cognitive and Behavioural Therapy and has long been considered a leader in its field. It is a quarterly journal that publishes research involving the application of behavioural and cognitive-behavioural principles and techniques to the assessment and treatment of various problems. Features of Behaviour Change include: original empirical studies using either single subject or group comparison methodologies review articles case studies brief technical and clinical notes book reviews special issues dealing with particular topics in depth.
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