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Effectiveness of a transdiagnostic computerized self-applied program targeting children with emotional problems: A randomized controlled trial


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Title:
Effectiveness of a transdiagnostic computerized self-applied program targeting children with emotional problems: A randomized controlled trial
Authors:
Orgilés, Mireia  
Morales, Alexandra  
Fernández-Martínez, Iván  
Méndez, Xavier  
ESPADA, JOSE P.  
Editor:
Elsevier
Department:
Departamentos de la UMH::Ciencias del Comportamiento y salud
Issue Date:
2023-06-02
URI:
https://hdl.handle.net/11000/31321
Abstract:
Background: Super Skills for Life (SSL) is an eight-session transdiagnostic program based on cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), aimed at the indicated prevention of childhood emotional problems, which has been implemented with positive short- and long-term results. The present study aimed to examine the effects of a self-applied computerized program based on SSL that maintains the same objectives and contents as the face-to-face program. Methods: In this randomized controlled study, 75 children (49.3 % female) aged 8–12 years (Mage = 9.45, SD = 1.31), selected for exhibiting emotional symptoms, were randomly assigned to either the intervention (n = 35) or the waiting list control (WLC) group (n = 40). Pre- and post-intervention data were collected through self-reports and the report of parents who completed parallel versions of the same measures of emotional and behavioral problems. Results: Overall, compared to the WLC group, the intervention group showed positive effects on targeted emotional symptomatology in the short term. Based on parents' reports, a significant reduction was found in outcomes such as anxiety, depression, emotional symptoms, and internalizing problems, while self-reported results were similar except for anxiety. In addition, a positive impact was found on symptoms related to other types of difficulties (e.g., externalizing problems and general difficulties measured). Limitations: Small sample size, non-inclusion of follow-up assessment and other informants (e.g., teachers). Conclusions: In conclusion, this research provides novel and promising data on the self-applied computerized adapted version of the SSL program, within a multi-informant approach, suggesting that it may be a useful tool for the indicated prevention of childhood emotional problems.
Keywords/Subjects:
super skills for life
self-applied computerized intervention
emotional problems
children
indicated prevention
Knowledge area:
CDU: Filosofía y psicología: Psicología
Type of document:
application/pdf
Access rights:
info:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess
Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 Internacional
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2023.06.004
Appears in Collections:
Artículos Ciencias del Comportamiento y Salud



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