A Preliminary Study of New Positive Psychology Interventions: Neurofeedback-Aided Meditation Therapy and Modified Positive Psychotherapy

Hwang, Kyu-Sic; Kwon, Aeran; Hong, Changhee

doi:10.1007/s12144-016-9538-8

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“…Similar to the PANAS findings, studies that have tested the effects of PPIs on discrete emotion measures have shown effects on positive emotion when compared with waitlist or treatment-as-usual controls (Fredrickson et al, 2008; Moskowitz, Cheung et al, 2019; Nelson et al, 2016; Schotanus-Dijkstra et al, 2019), but not when compared with more active conditions (Cheung et al, 2016; Hwang et al, 2017; Moskowitz et al, 2017) that control for time spent on activities and attention from facilitators. Interestingly, unlike the PANAS findings, the effects of PPIs seem to be limited primarily to increasing positive emotion, and there do not seem to be comparable decreases in negative emotion as assessed with discrete emotion measures.…”

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“…In addition, interesting differences emerge when comparing the time frame of assessment using discrete emotion measures. There is some suggestion that intervention effects are more likely on discrete measures of positive emotion when using shorter time frames (e.g., past day or current moment; Fredrickson et al, 2008; Peters et al, 2017), but less so for longer time frames (e.g., past month; Hwang et al, 2017). For example, one of first studies to test effects of a PPI on a discrete emotion measure was done by Fredrickson and colleagues in a test of loving kindness meditation (Fredrickson et al, 2008).…”

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Measuring Positive Emotion Outcomes in Positive Psychology Interventions: A Literature Review

Moskowitz¹,

Cheung²,

Freedman

et al. 2020

Emotion Review

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Accumulating evidence for the unique social, behavioral, and physical health benefits of positive emotion and related well-being constructs has led to the development and testing of positive psychological interventions (PPIs) to increase emotional well-being and enhance health promotion and disease prevention. PPIs are specifically aimed at improving emotional well-being and consist of practices such as gratitude, savoring, and acts of kindness. The purpose of this narrative review was to examine the literature on PPIs with a particular focus on positive emotion outcomes. We evaluated the evidence on the effects of PPIs on positive emotion specifically, and discussed the range of evidence regarding the relative responsiveness of emotion measures to PPIs in order to gain a better understanding of the specific emotional pathways through which PPIs influence psychological and physical well-being. We conclude with recommendations for best evaluating effects of PPIs on positive emotion outcomes.

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Measuring Positive Emotion Outcomes in Positive Psychology Interventions: A Literature Review

Moskowitz¹,

Cheung²,

Freedman

et al. 2020

Emotion Review

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“…Users gradually develop the ability to employ feedback to self-induce and maintain the desired state of mind [40,56]. Recent studies provide promising evidence about the use of neurofeedback-aided positive psychology interventions for promoting human flourishing [57].…”

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Well-Being Technologies and Positive Psychology Strategies for Training Metacognition, Emotional Intelligence and Motivation Meta-Skills in Clinical Populations: A Systematic Review

Mitsea,

Drigas,

Skianis

2024

Psych

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The holistic growth and psychological well-being of people with special needs and disabilities remain high on the priority agenda for sustainable and inclusive education. Digital well-being technologies and especially “smart technologies”, are ready to revolutionize mental health interventions by meeting trainees’ needs and providing them with more positive and transformative mental, emotional, and social experiences. Μeta-skills refer to a set of consciousness-raising competences that incorporate meta-cognitive, social–emotional, and motivational attributes, allowing individuals to intentionally achieve a state of optimal functioning. Although positive psychology and well-being technologies are considered promising intervention approaches, there is less knowledge regarding the effectiveness of such interventions among people with special needs and disabilities, especially in the crucial domain of meta-skills development. Thus, the current systematic review aims to examine positive psychology strategies as well as the synergy with well-being technologies in the development of metacognition, emotional intelligence, and motivation meta-skills in populations with special training needs and disabilities. The PRISMA methodology was utilized to answer the research questions. A total of forty-nine studies met the inclusion criteria. The results indicated that positive psychology strategies improved a wide range of meta-skills, including self-regulation, emotional control, behavioral control, inhibition control, self-awareness, intrapersonal skills, interpersonal skills, adaptation, goal setting, and self-compassion. Artificial intelligence tools, wearables, smart applications, immersive technologies (virtual and augmented reality), neurofeedback and biofeedback technologies, as well as digital games were found to effectively assist such training programs. The results of the current review may provide positive feedback in the discussion about digitally-aided mental health interventions for training the meta-skills of mental and emotional health.

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“…In addition, VR has been most successfully used to treat anxiety and phobias through VR exposure therapy (VRET), with moderate effect sizes. VR therapy has also been used to foster self-compassion and mitigate self-criticism (Falconer et al, 2014; and treat depression with positive psychotherapy (Hwang et al, 2017) and cognitive behavioral therapy (Banos et al, 2002). This technology has also been used to teach or enhance empathy by simulating realistic interactions (Seinfeld et al, 2022.…”

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“…Kosonogov, V.V., Efimov, Rakhmankulova, and Zyabreva (2023) found ten examples of combinations of VR and EEG technology in therapies for the relief of stress; however, the EEG monitoring was used as a measure of reduction of stress rather than as a part of psychotherapy. One of the few studies showing the efficacy of the use of EEG in psychotherapy showed that EEG monitoring combined with positive psychotherapy assisted the therapist in identifying relaxed and mindfulness states (Hwang et al, 2017).…”

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Efficacy of a remote virtual reality and EEG enabled psychotherapy system for the treatment of depressive symptoms

Tacca,

Kerr,

McLamb

et al. 2024

Front. Virtual Real.

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More than 40% of the U.S. population have experienced mental health disorders since the COVID-19 pandemic. 40% of this group received no treatment for their mental illness. Barriers to treatment include stigma, prohibitive cost, and a belief that treatment is inaccessible, particularly in isolated or rural communities. A novel remote, EEG-enhanced VR psychotherapy system was assessed for its presence and restorativeness, and therapeutic efficacy in improving mood with a single session positive solution-focused session. Thirty adults experiencing depressive symptoms were randomly assigned to either a single session Positive Solutions Focused counseling treatment via Zoom videoconferencing, or the EEG enabled VR psychotherapy system. Participants rated the environment in the VR-EEG therapy as more restorative than Zoom counseling, t = 2.928, p < .004, Cohen’s d = .259, and comparable to the Zoom session in presence. The VR-EEG system performed comparably to Zoom online counseling in clients’ session ratings of depth and smoothness and client reactions, positivity, and arousal. For a treatment to be considered empirically supported, and therefore valid for use in psychotherapy, it must have equal or greater efficacy than a standard treatment or format. VR-EEG, therefore, has promise as a positive, solution-focused, brief therapy for isolated clients with depressive symptoms.

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A Preliminary Study of New Positive Psychology Interventions: Neurofeedback-Aided Meditation Therapy and Modified Positive Psychotherapy

Cited by 9 publications

References 44 publications

Measuring Positive Emotion Outcomes in Positive Psychology Interventions: A Literature Review

Measuring Positive Emotion Outcomes in Positive Psychology Interventions: A Literature Review

Well-Being Technologies and Positive Psychology Strategies for Training Metacognition, Emotional Intelligence and Motivation Meta-Skills in Clinical Populations: A Systematic Review

Efficacy of a remote virtual reality and EEG enabled psychotherapy system for the treatment of depressive symptoms

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