A clustered-randomized controlled trial of a self-reflection resilience-strengthening intervention and novel mediators
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= 108). Compared to the active control group, SRT was more effective at preventing the onset of depression symptoms and promoting stable levels of perceived stress during a period of increased exposure to training stressors, consistent with a resilient trajectory. The Self-Reflection group unexpectedly demonstrated higher anxiety symptoms than the Control group at immediate follow-up, but these symptoms returned to baseline levels at longer term follow-up. In contrast, the Control group experienced increasing anxiety symptoms between immediate and longer term follow-up. Mediation analyses supported an indirect effect of SRT on all three outcome measures via brooding, but not via reflection. This study provides support for the capacity of a practical, sustainable, and scalable intervention based on self-reflection to strengthen resilience in the military training setting. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2021 APA, all rights reserved).
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- Authors
- Falon, S. L., Karin, E., Boga, D., Gucciardi, D. F., Griffin, B., & Crane, M. F.
- Affiliations
- Macquarie University (AU)
- Curtin University (AU)
- Venue
- Journal of Occupational Health Psychology
- Published
- 2021-02
- Volume
- 26
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 1-19
- ISSN
- 1076-8998 (ISSN-L)
- 1939-1307
- OpenAlex
- W3118801684
- Cited by
- 36
- References
- 0
- Citations by year
- 2026: 9 · 2025: 7 · 2024: 6 · 2023: 7 · 2022: 4 · 2021: 3
- FWCI
- 3.41
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- Journal of Occupational Health Psychology (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- Funders
- Australian Government
- Topics
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Resilience and Mental Health
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Experimental and Cognitive Psychology › Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes
- Keywords
- self-reflection, resilience, brooding, reflection, depression prevention, anxiety, perceived stress, mediation
- MeSH terms
- Adaptation, Psychological, Adult, Anxiety, Australia, Depression, Female, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Military Personnel, Psychological Tests, Self Concept, Stress, Psychological, Resilience, Psychological, Young Adult
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