Differential benefits of internet-based behavioral activation (iBA) for adolescents with high vs. low reward probability: a secondary analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Behavioral activation (BA) therapy is effective in treating depression in both adults and adolescents, and internet-based BA (iBA) therapy showed promise during the COVID-19 pandemic. Adolescents with depression often exhibit motivational impairment, which is associated with reduced motivation and engagement in rewarding activities as well as a heightened risk of problematic internet use. This study examined the differential benefits of iBA in alleviating depressive symptoms in adolescents with relatively high and low Reward Probability Index (RPI) levels.

Methods

Using a randomized controlled trial design, this secondary analysis included 38 adolescents diagnosed with major depressive disorder, who were randomly assigned to either the iBA or internet-based psyc

SUBMITTER: Kim YS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12500639 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature