A Meta-Analysis of the Effectiveness of Randomized Controlled Positive Psychological Interventions on Subjective and Psychological Well-Being

Koydemir, Selda; Sökmez, Aslı Bugay; Schütz, Astrid

doi:10.1007/s11482-019-09788-z

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“…Social well-being returned to base line levels. The results for subjective and psychological well-being are consistent with previous research on the effects of PPIs (Bolier et al, 2013;Koydemir et al, 2020). We found only one study (Key-Roberts, 2010) that used social well-being as an outcome measure, with no improvements after the intervention.…”

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“…The literature also addresses the issue of duration. According to Sin and Lyubomirsky (2009), Koydemir et al (2020), and Bolier et al (2013), longer interventions (8 to 12 weeks) produced greater gains in well-being.…”

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“…However, according to Ghosh and Deb (2017), the effectiveness of PPIs with individuals with chronic physical illnesses is inconclusive, since half of the studies included in their meta-analysis reported insignificant findings. The latest and most comprehensive meta-analysis, by Koydemir et al (2020), also concluded that PPIs display promising effectiveness for increasing well-being in non-clinical adult populations.…”

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“…Despite this propitious scenario for PPIs, their diversity in terms of goals, target populations, contents, delivery format, and duration yields a complex picture (Bolier et al, 2013). For instance, published studies present differences in terms of goals and outcome measures, with interventions targeting different dimensions of wellbeing, mostly subjective well-being and psychological well-being (Koydemir et al, 2020;Weiss, et al, 2016) or focusing in different psychological constructs such as optimism, hope, or happiness. Furthermore, another major goal has been the alleviation of depressive symptoms, a work that Fava initiated in the 90s with his Well-Being Therapy (Fava, 1999).…”

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“…Studies examining PPIs have utilized different populations in terms of age and health conditions (Bolier et al, 2013;Koydemir et al, 2020). For instance, there are interventions specifically designed for individuals with either mental or physical health problems, with much debate occurring in the area of cancer patients.…”

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Design and evaluation of a positive intervention to cultivate mental health: preliminary findings

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The past two decades have witnessed a proliferation of positive psychological interventions for clinical and non-clinical populations, and recent research, including meta-analyses, is providing evidence of its effectiveness. Most interventions have focused on increasing life satisfaction, positive affect, and psychological well-being. Manualized, multi-component interventions based on a comprehensive theory are scarce. Keyes’ concept of mental health and flourishing (subjective, psychological, and social well-being) is an overarching theoretical framework to guide the design of a multi-component psychological intervention to cultivate well-being and personal development. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to design a theory-driven positive intervention and to pilot test the intervention. The manual presents an 8-week group program that includes homework activities. A sample of 56 young adults completed the intervention. Participants were assessed at base line, after termination, and at a 6-month follow-up session. Standardized instruments were used to assess the dimensions of mental health proposed by Keyes. Pre- and post-test measures of subjective, psychological, and social well-being showed significant differences, as did the total mental health scores. At 6-month follow-up, differences remained in subjective and psychological well-being and in positive mental health, with smaller effect sizes. Limitations of these preliminary findings as well as future lines of research and improvements in this manualized intervention are proposed in the light of current research on positive interventions.

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The Mental Illness‐Health Matrix and the Mental State Space Matrix: Complementary meta‐conceptual frameworks for evaluating psychological states

Lomas

VanderWeele

2023

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Objective It is increasingly appreciated that mental health may not just involve a relative absence of mental illness, but the active presence of positive psychological desiderata. However, research attention on mental illness and health has tended to remain siloed and disconnected—proceeding along parallel tracks—with their potential relationship underexplored and undertheorized. As such, we sought to develop theoretical models to help us better understand the interaction of these two domains of experience. Methods Through extensive engagement with relevant literature, we created two complementary meta‐conceptual frameworks to represent and evaluate states of mental illness and health. Results The Mental Illness‐Health Matrix allows different forms of mental illness and health to be situated and assessed within a common framework. The Mental State Space Matrix further enables these various forms to be conceptualized and appraised in terms of numerous common parameters (e.g., valence and arousal). Conclusion It is hoped that these frameworks will stimulate and support further research on the inter‐relational dynamics of illness and health. Indeed, the matrices themselves are provisional works‐in‐progress, with their articulation here intended as a foundation for their further development as understanding of these topics evolves and improves.

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Rates and correlates of well‐being among youth experiencing homelessness

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Martínez

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Mental health concerns have been well studied among youth experiencing homelessness, yet few studies have explored factors that contribute to well‐being in this population. The current cross‐sectional study examined rates and correlates of well‐being among youth experiencing homelessness. This is a descriptive, secondary analysis of the baseline data from a clinical intervention study. Ninety‐nine youth (aged 16−25) who were experiencing homelessness were recruited in Chicago. Approximately 40% of the sample reported average or above average well‐being relative to existing benchmarks. Having medical insurance, a mobile phone, and a history of more severe childhood trauma were unique cross‐sectional predictors of worse well‐being (all ps < 0.034). A significant portion of our sample experienced well‐being. Having access to certain resources may be counterintuitive indicators of poorer well‐being among youth experiencing homelessness, perhaps because they are indicators of greater need or increased social comparison among these youth.

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A Meta-Analysis of the Effectiveness of Randomized Controlled Positive Psychological Interventions on Subjective and Psychological Well-Being

Cited by 121 publications

References 131 publications

Design and evaluation of a positive intervention to cultivate mental health: preliminary findings

Design and evaluation of a positive intervention to cultivate mental health: preliminary findings

The Mental Illness‐Health Matrix and the Mental State Space Matrix: Complementary meta‐conceptual frameworks for evaluating psychological states

Rates and correlates of well‐being among youth experiencing homelessness

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