Effects of a digital self-efficacy training in stressed university students: A randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Self-efficacy is associated with positive mental health outcomes. We developed and tested a digital self-efficacy training for daily recall of autobiographical self-efficacy memories (e.g., memories of successfully overcoming a personal challenge).

Method

In this randomized controlled trial, we investigated the effects of the week-long digital self-efficacy training on key mental health outcomes, including anxiety, stress, and hopelessness, and on self-efficacy in 93 university students (mean age 23.3 years, SD: 3.49) with elevated self-reported stress levels. Participants completed either the self-efficacy training combined with ecological momentary assessment (EMA) (training group) or EMA only (control group).

Results

We found significantly reduced hopeles

SUBMITTER: Rohde J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11527301 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature