Feasibility of a Software agent providing a brief Intervention for Self-help to Uplift psychological wellbeing ("SISU"). A single-group pretest-posttest trial investigating the potential of SISU to act as therapeutic agent.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Software agents are computer-programs that conduct conversations with a human. The present study evaluates the feasibility of the software agent "SISU" aiming to uplift psychological wellbeing. Methods: Within a one-group pretest-posttest trial, N = 30 German-speaking participants were recruited. Assessments took place before (t1), during (t2) and after (t3) the intervention. The ability of SISU to guide participants through the intervention, acceptability, and negative effects were investigated. Data analyses are based on intention-to-treat principles. Linear mixed models will be used to investigate short-term changes over time in mood, depression, anxiety.

Intervention

The intervention consists of two sessions. Each session comprises writing tasks on auto

SUBMITTER: Bendig E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8005771 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature