| Literature DB >> 33875837 |
Joep van Agteren1,2, Matthew Iasiello3,4,5, Laura Lo3, Jonathan Bartholomaeus3,6,7, Zoe Kopsaftis8,9,10, Marissa Carey3, Michael Kyrios3,4,11.
Abstract
Our current understanding of the efficacy of psychological interventions in improving mental states of wellbeing is incomplete. This study aimed to overcome limitations of previous reviews by examining the efficacy of distinct types of psychological interventions, irrespective of their theoretical underpinning, and the impact of various moderators, in a unified systematic review and meta-analysis. Four-hundred-and-nineteen randomized controlled trials from clinical and non-clinical populations (n = 53,288) were identified for inclusion. Mindfulness-based and multi-component positive psychological interventions demonstrated the greatest efficacy in both clinical and non-clinical populations. Meta-analyses also found that singular positive psychological interventions, cognitive and behavioural therapy-based, acceptance and commitment therapy-based, and reminiscence interventions were impactful. Effect sizes were moderate at best, but differed according to target population and moderator, most notably intervention intensity. The evidence quality was generally low to moderate. While the evidence requires further advancement, the review provides insight into how psychological interventions can be designed to improve mental wellbeing.Year: 2021 PMID： 33875837 DOI： 10.1038/s41562-021-01093-w
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Nat Hum Behav ISSN： 2397-3374