How to boost positive interpretations? A meta-analysis of the effectiveness of cognitive bias modification for interpretation.

ABSTRACT: The current meta-analysis explores the strength of effects of cognitive bias modification training for interpretation bias (CBM-I) on positive (i.e., adaptive) interpretations and mood as well as the training and sample characteristics influencing these effects. Data-bases were searched with the key words "interpret* bias AND training" and "interpret* bias AND modif*". Reference lists of identified articles were checked and authors of identified articles were contacted for further relevant articles and unpublished data. Studies were reviewed for inclusion with eligibility criteria being that the study (a) aimed to target interpretation biases through any kind of training, (b) assessed mood and/or interpretation bias as outcome measures, (c) allocated individuals to training conditions at r

SUBMITTER: Menne-Lothmann C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4072710 | biostudies-literature | 2014

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature