An Internet-Based Compassion-Focused Intervention for Increased Self-Criticism: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Behav Ther
; 50(2): 430-445, 2019 03.
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ABSTRACT
Increased levels of self-criticism and a lack of self-compassion have been associated with the development and maintenance of a range of psychological disorders. In the current study, we tested the efficacy of an online version of a compassion-focused intervention, mindfulness-based compassionate living (MBCL), with guidance on request. A total of 122 self-referred participants with increased levels of self-criticism were randomly assigned to care as usual (CAU) or the intervention group (CAU + online intervention). Primary endpoints were self-reported depressive, anxiety and distress symptoms (DASS-21) and self-compassion (SCS) at 8 weeks. Secondary endpoints were self-criticism, mindfulness, satisfaction with life, fear of self-compassion, self-esteem, and existential shame. At posttreatment, the intervention group showed significant changes with medium to large effect sizes compared to the control group regarding primary outcomes (Cohen's d 0.79 [DASS] and -1.21 [SCS]) and secondary outcomes (Cohen's ds between 0.40 and 0.94 in favor of the intervention group). The effects in the intervention group were maintained at 6-months postrandomization. Adherence measures (number of completed modules, self-reported number of completed exercises per week) predicted postintervention scores for self-compassion but not for depressive, anxiety, and distress symptoms in the intervention group. The current study shows the efficacy of an online intervention with a transdiagnostic intervention target on a broad range of measures, including depressive and anxiety symptoms and self-compassion.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Autoevaluación (Psicología)
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Internet
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Empatía
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Atención Plena
Tipo de estudio:
Clinical_trials
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Prognostic_studies
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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En
Revista:
Behav Ther
Año:
2019
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Article