The Effects of Positive Interventions on Happiness and Depressive Symptoms, with an Examination of Personality as a Moderator |
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Authors: | Konrad Senf Albert Kienfie Liau |
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Institution: | 1. Otto-von-Guericke-Universit?t Magdeburg, Institut für Psychologie II, Postfach 4120, 39116, Magdeburg, Germany 3. HELP University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 2. Nanyang Technological University, Psychological Studies Academic Group National Institute of Education, 1 Nanyang Walk, Singapore, 637616, Singapore
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Abstract: | The advent of positive psychology has triggered research into positive interventions, which focus on strengths instead of deficits. The present study aims to investigate the effects of gratitude and strengths-based interventions on happiness and depressive symptoms against a control group, as well as to explore personality traits as moderator variables of the potential effectiveness of these interventions. A total of 122 participants completed at least two stages of the research. Data were collected at three stages—baseline pre-test, post-intervention assessment, and 1-month follow-up assessment. The findings partially support the effectiveness of the gratitude and strengths-based interventions in increasing happiness and decreasing depressive symptoms compared to a control group. Two personality domains showed significance as moderator variables. More research is needed to enable a higher degree of control when administering these promising interventions. |
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