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Regaining Mental Well-Being in the Aftermath of the Covid-19 Pandemic with a Digital Multicomponent Positive Psychology Intervention: A Randomized Controlled Trial

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  • Kim J. M. Tönis

    (University of Twente)

  • Jannis T. Kraiss

    (University of Twente)

  • Constance H. C. Drossaert

    (University of Twente)

  • Joyce Karreman

    (University of Twente)

  • Miriam S. D. Oostinga

    (University of Twente)

  • Noortje Kloos

    (University of Twente
    Radboud University Medical Center
    La Trobe University)

  • Judith Austin

    (University of Twente)

  • Ernst T. Bohlmeijer

    (University of Twente)

Abstract

This randomized controlled trial evaluated the effectiveness of a 3-week multicomponent positive psychology self-help application on ability to adapt and mental well-being in the following the Covid-19 pandemic in adults with mild to moderate anxiety and depression levels. Outcomes were assessed online at baseline, posttest (three weeks after baseline), and follow-up (12 weeks after baseline). The intervention group (n = 118) received the application after baseline, whereas the control group (n = 116) received the app after completing posttest. Linear mixed models showed significant effects on ability to adapt, mental well-being, anxiety, depression, spiritual well-being, and self-compassion at post-test compared to the control condition (d = 0.56–0.96). Effects in the intervention group were maintained at follow-up. Results suggest that a multicomponent positive psychology self-help application can support adults with distress to recover after a psychologically disruptive pandemic. Clinical Trial Registration ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05292560).

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  • Kim J. M. Tönis & Jannis T. Kraiss & Constance H. C. Drossaert & Joyce Karreman & Miriam S. D. Oostinga & Noortje Kloos & Judith Austin & Ernst T. Bohlmeijer, 2024. "Regaining Mental Well-Being in the Aftermath of the Covid-19 Pandemic with a Digital Multicomponent Positive Psychology Intervention: A Randomized Controlled Trial," Journal of Happiness Studies, Springer, vol. 25(7), pages 1-26, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:jhappi:v:25:y:2024:i:7:d:10.1007_s10902-024-00793-0
    DOI: 10.1007/s10902-024-00793-0
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    1. Noortje Kloos & Judith Austin & Jan-Willem ‘t Klooster & Constance Drossaert & Ernst Bohlmeijer, 2022. "Appreciating the Good Things in Life During the Covid-19 Pandemic: A Randomized Controlled Trial and Evaluation of a Gratitude App," Journal of Happiness Studies, Springer, vol. 23(8), pages 4001-4025, December.
    2. E. T. Bohlmeijer & L. Frielingsdorf & J. T. Kraiss & E. Jager-Meezenbroek & A. Visser & P. M. Klooster, 2023. "Spirituality in the Context of Well-being. Evaluation of the Psychometric Properties and Added Value of the Spiritual Attitude and Involvement List Short Form (SAIL-SF)," Journal of Happiness Studies, Springer, vol. 24(3), pages 1169-1190, March.
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