Reducing contrast avoidance in GAD by savoring positive emotions: Outcome and mediation in a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT: This secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial (RCT) examined whether contrast avoidance (CA) in Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) could be reduced through savoring-purposeful engagement with positive emotions. 85 participants were diagnosed with GAD by both questionnaire and clinical interview. They were then randomly assigned to one of two seven-day smartphone-delivered ecological momentary interventions (EMIs). The SkillJoy EMI facilitated in-the-moment practice of savoring positive emotions in participants' daily lives. The active self-monitoring control (ASM) was nearly identical to SkillJoy in ratings, activities, and language, yet omitted specific attention to positive emotion and savoring. CA was assessed by questionnaire at pre-trial and post-trial. Savoring was assesse

SUBMITTER: LaFreniere LS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9976801 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature