The scoping review examines and summarises the available knowledge base on intervention techniques focused on positive memories. An iterative series of PsycInfo and Medline searches was conducted up to April 2021 following PRISMA-ScR guidelines. Thirty-nine studies, spanning 12 intervention techniques, were selected and described including: (1) theoretical basis; (2) type of study, sample, and measures; (3) intervention protocol; and (4) results of empirical studies if applicable. Results indicated that most techniques have only been tested in one-two studies with modest sample sizes and, when follow-ups are conducted, they are typically short. Results indicate that working with positive memories has the greatest impact on improving positive affect and reducing depressive symptoms, and that these effects are often temporary. This review serves as a quick reference guide to help professionals' access to descriptions and information on empirical evidence of positive memory techniques, improving their therapeutic arsenal to enhance well-being and therapeutic outcomes in their patients.

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En la última década se ha estudiado la crisis de replicabilidad: tanto los procesos como las soluciones. Dicho estudio ha supuesto una reflexión sobre el modo de hacer ciencia en psicología. En este trabajo se pretende resumir el estado actual de la crisis en replicabilidad enfocándolo hacia los estudios de validación de instrumentos de medición en psicología. Se explorarán las características que hacen que los estudios de validez tengan unas prácticas cuestionables específicas: Las Prácticas Cuestionables en estudios de Validez (PCV). Distinguimos tres grandes bloques de PCV: Teoría y Diseño, Ejecución y Redacción. Es necesario que se exploren la incidencia de las PCV, que los autores tomen conciencia de que son una mala práctica y que revistas y entidades aúnen esfuerzos en reducir su aparición.

Background Trauma-focused cognitive-behavioural treatments have been proven to be effective for reducing symptoms in female survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV), although they still present some difficulties (e.g. significant drop-out rates, low adherence). Based on existing evidence about the difficulty of accessing memories of positive experiences among these women, we considered integrating positive memory evocation in trauma-focused treatments. The present study aims to test the effect of adding a positive memory module to trauma-focused CBT for female survivors of IPV. Methods The study is a single-blind, randomized controlled trial (RCT) comparing two trauma-focused CBT (with and without a positive memory module) for female survivors of IPV and a wait-list condition (superiority trial), including pretreatment and posttreatment measures, and follow-ups at 3, 6 and 12 months. Assessors of treatment outcome will be blinded to the trial arm. We aim to recruit 135 participants who will be randomized to one of the experimental conditions. The primary outcome is PTSD symptom severity. Secondary outcome measures include IPV, attitudes towards IPV, posttraumatic cognitions, centrality of trauma, self-concept, positive and negative affect, depression, anxiety, emotional dysregulation or health-related quality of life, as well as satisfaction with treatment. Moreover, adherence to and satisfaction with treatment will be considered. Discussion This study first analyses the effect of including positive memory evocation into a trauma-focused treatment for female survivors of IPV. This strategy aims to improve the effect of the treatments and enhance the healing of the trauma by developing a more integrated and emotionally modulated autobiographical narrative that contributes to the recovery and well-being of the victims. Trial registration ISRCTN73702156. Registered on 10 March 2022.

Objectives: In recent years, the evidence regarding the characteristics of positive autobiographical memories in the field of posttraumatic stress disorder has gained increasing interest. The objective of this study was to add to the evidence in this area by analyzing the characteristics of positive memories in a specific trauma population, namely victims of intimate partner violence. Method: The study compared the narratives of highly positive events of 50 battered women (trauma-exposed group) with those of 50 nonexposed women (controls). Results: The results show that, compared with the narratives of the control group, the narratives of the trauma-exposed group contained fewer references to positive emotions and achievement and more words related to the first person and mistreatment. Conclusions: The results support the hypothesis that the consequences of trauma can impact the characteristics of positive autobiographical memories. The resulting clinical implications point toward the possible relevance of adding work with positive memories to the clinical approach to trauma. Clinical Impact StatementThe results have clinical implications since they point out that adding work with positive memories to trauma-focused interventions could have beneficial effects for women who suffer with intimate partner violence (Contractor et al., 2018). Specifically, working with positive memories would allow for increasing the availability of positive emotions and working on the adequate regulation of this type of emotion. In addition, they can enable women victims of intimate partner violence to increase the availability of memories in which they feel a sense of achievement, increasing their self-esteem.