Crowd-powered positive psychological interventions

Morris, Robert R.; Picard, Rosalind W.

doi:10.1080/17439760.2014.913671

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“…For instance, Panoply could be extended to address some of the behavioral components of CBT. Behavioral interventions from positive psychology could also be incorporated in future versions, as described by Morris & Picard [29]. Finally, all interactions with Panoply were made through a Web browser, optimized for use on a laptop or desktop.…”

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“…While some elements of the Panoply design have been described and analyzed elsewhere [28,29], this paper is the first to introduce the complete peer-to-peer design and assess its effects within a randomized controlled trial design. In this paper, we examine the hypotheses that repeated use of this platform will reduce depression symptoms and that the social, interactive design will promote engagement.…”

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Efficacy of a Web-Based, Crowdsourced Peer-To-Peer Cognitive Reappraisal Platform for Depression: Randomized Controlled Trial

Morris¹,

Schueller²,

Picard³

2015

J Med Internet Res

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BackgroundSelf-guided, Web-based interventions for depression show promising results but suffer from high attrition and low user engagement. Online peer support networks can be highly engaging, but they show mixed results and lack evidence-based content.ObjectiveOur aim was to introduce and evaluate a novel Web-based, peer-to-peer cognitive reappraisal platform designed to promote evidence-based techniques, with the hypotheses that (1) repeated use of the platform increases reappraisal and reduces depression and (2) that the social, crowdsourced interactions enhance engagement.MethodsParticipants aged 18-35 were recruited online and were randomly assigned to the treatment group, “Panoply” (n=84), or an active control group, online expressive writing (n=82). Both are fully automated Web-based platforms. Participants were asked to use their assigned platform for a minimum of 25 minutes per week for 3 weeks. Both platforms involved posting descriptions of stressful thoughts and situations. Participants on the Panoply platform additionally received crowdsourced reappraisal support immediately after submitting a post (median response time=9 minutes). Panoply participants could also practice reappraising stressful situations submitted by other users. Online questionnaires administered at baseline and 3 weeks assessed depression symptoms, reappraisal, and perseverative thinking. Engagement was assessed through self-report measures, session data, and activity levels.ResultsThe Panoply platform produced significant improvements from pre to post for depression (P=.001), reappraisal (P<.001), and perseverative thinking (P<.001). The expressive writing platform yielded significant pre to post improvements for depression (P=.02) and perseverative thinking (P<.001), but not reappraisal (P=.45). The two groups did not diverge significantly at post-test on measures of depression or perseverative thinking, though Panoply users had significantly higher reappraisal scores (P=.02) than expressive writing. We also found significant group by treatment interactions. Individuals with elevated depression symptoms showed greater comparative benefit from Panoply for depression (P=.02) and perseverative thinking (P=.008). Individuals with baseline reappraisal deficits showed greater comparative benefit from Panoply for depression (P=.002) and perseverative thinking (P=.002). Changes in reappraisal mediated the effects of Panoply, but not the expressive writing platform, for both outcomes of depression (ab=-1.04, SE 0.58, 95% CI -2.67 to -.12) and perseverative thinking (ab=-1.02, SE 0.61, 95% CI -2.88 to -.20). Dropout rates were similar for the two platforms; however, Panoply yielded significantly more usage activity (P<.001) and significantly greater user experience scores (P<.001).ConclusionsPanoply engaged its users and was especially helpful for depressed individuals and for those who might ordinarily underutilize reappraisal techniques. Further investigation is needed to examine the long-term effects of such a platform and whether the...

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Efficacy of a Web-Based, Crowdsourced Peer-To-Peer Cognitive Reappraisal Platform for Depression: Randomized Controlled Trial

Morris¹,

Schueller²,

Picard³

2015

J Med Internet Res

175

111

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“…Esta herramienta se enmarca y toma las características de la era digital, es decir, que es autoadministrable: le permite estar disponible las veinticuatro horas del día, los siete días de la semana. Por otro lado, permite proliferarse ampliamente venciendo las barreras témporo-espaciales (Morris y Picard, 2014;Rose, 2014), alcanzando poblaciones en diversos sitios geográfi cos que sin la web no sería posible.…”

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Estudio de usabilidad y percepción de eficacia de los módulos que componen el Programa Héroe

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Falco³

2019

Estudios sobre Educación

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“…Por último, cabe señalar el como IPP (Morris & Picard, 2014). Esta es una idea un tanto más ambiciosa.…”

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Tecnología positiva. El uso de la tecnología para mejorar el bienestar personal y las interacciones sociales

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technology with the contributions of Positive Psychology. The latter guides the way in which ICTs can be used to foster positive emotions, promote personal growth and contribute to social development. Positive Technology intends to improve personal experiences so as to enhance the well-being of human beings and promote the nurturing of strengths in people, organizations and societies. reviewing the state-of-art of Positive Technology by identifying its essential characteristics and objectives, as well as its most recent developments.

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Crowd-powered positive psychological interventions

Cited by 20 publications

References 51 publications

Efficacy of a Web-Based, Crowdsourced Peer-To-Peer Cognitive Reappraisal Platform for Depression: Randomized Controlled Trial

Efficacy of a Web-Based, Crowdsourced Peer-To-Peer Cognitive Reappraisal Platform for Depression: Randomized Controlled Trial

Estudio de usabilidad y percepción de eficacia de los módulos que componen el Programa Héroe

Tecnología positiva. El uso de la tecnología para mejorar el bienestar personal y las interacciones sociales

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