THE EFFECT OF THE GUIDED DISCLOSURE PROTOCOL ON DAILY STRESS, MOOD AND COPING

摘要: Objective: This expressive writing study had three main objectives: 1) To investigate the efficacy of Guided Disclosure Protocol (Gidron et al., 2002) in improving mood and wellbeing individuals who experienced a stressful, traumatic or upsetting event last 5 years, 2) explore hypothesis that might work by enabling to cope better with daily hassles and, 3) consider whether high depression, baseline stress levels alexithymia moderated effects. Design Methods: Eighty-eight healthy participants completed measures depression (DAS-21) (TAS) were randomised into two conditions (GDP, control). All wrote for twenty minutes over consecutive days before completing seven-day diary immediately following (Time at follow-up months later 2). In asked report on their record subsequent (PANAS) coping (Brief COPE). The DAS-21 was repeated Time 2 after completion. Results: The data analysed using hierarchical linear modelling. Analysis found little evidence support effects disclosure mood. Expressive writers greater negative than controls 2. addition there no improved exception an increase acceptance controls. There effects. Discussion: Although GDP found, results from this are important as they highlight potential costs benefits studies assess outcomes. novel application methodology research is discussed.