Six-Week Online Multi-component Positive Psychology Intervention Improves Subjective Wellbeing in Young Adults.

ABSTRACT: Improving mental wellbeing has a range of benefits for society, including increased productivity, longevity, and resiliency. However, interventions designed to improve mental wellbeing are often only compared to waitlist controls, leaving uncertainty regarding the mechanisms of their effectiveness. The current study in 326 participants assessed a six-week positive psychology intervention against an active control (n = 163) in an online randomized control trial. Outcome measures included life satisfaction, wellbeing (subjective and psychological wellbeing), stress, depression and anxiety symptoms, and self-compassion. The potential moderating effect of participating during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic was also explored. The intervention group showed greater improvements in life sati

SUBMITTER: Chilver MR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8418684 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature