Savoring Life During The Pandemic: An online intervention to promote well-being in emerging adults

Daniela Villani*, Elisa Pancini, Francesca Pesce, Lucia Scuzzarella

*Autore corrispondente per questo lavoro

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Abstract

Background Savoring, that is the ability to create and increase positive emotions, represents a promising approach to enhance subjective well-being (SWB) in emerging adults. This controlled study aims to investigate the preliminary effects of a self-help e-savoring intervention on increasing savoring beliefs and strategies and SWB in times of the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods Forty-nine emerging adult participants were recruited using the snowball sampling method. The experimental group (n = 23) completed six online exercises (two exercises per week for three weeks) while the control group (n = 26) did not receive the intervention. Both groups filled out online questionnaires before and after the intervention. User experience and perceived usefulness of the intervention were assessed for the experimental group. Results A repeated measures analysis of variance (ANOVA) revealed a significant increase for the experimental group in savoring beliefs (especially toward the present and the future) and in positive emotions compared to the control group. The perspicuity, attractiveness, and efficiency of the online platform were very positively evaluated, and most participants rated the intervention as useful. Conclusions The results of this preliminary study together with the high level of adherence and the appreciation for the intervention indicate the potential of promoting online savoring and positive emotions in emerging adults. Future research could evaluate its long-term effects and verify its results with other age groups.
Lingua originaleEnglish
pagine (da-a)196-N/A
RivistaBMC psychology
VolumeVolume 11
DOI
Stato di pubblicazionePubblicato - 2023

Keywords

  • Emerging adults
  • Online Interventions
  • Positive Emotions
  • Savoring
  • Subjective Well-Being

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