Showing papers in "European Psychologist in 2019"
TL;DR: Key contemporary approaches to intervention development are reviewed, a critical overview is provided, and these approaches are integrated into a pragmatic, user-friendly framework to rigorously guide decision-making in behavior change intervention development.
Abstract: More people than ever are living longer with chronic conditions such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease. Behavior change for effective self-management can improve health outcomes and quality of life in people living with such chronic illnesses. The science of developing behavior change interventions with impact for patients aims to optimize the reach, effectiveness, adoption, implementation, and maintenance of interventions and rigorous evaluation of outcomes and processes of behavior change. The development of new services and technologies offers opportunities to enhance the scope of delivery of interventions to support behavior change and self-management at scale. Herein, we review key contemporary approaches to intervention development, provide a critical overview, and integrate these approaches into a pragmatic, user-friendly framework to rigorously guide decision-making in behavior change intervention development. Moreover, we highlight novel emerging methods for rapid and agile intervention development. On-going progress in the science of intervention development is needed to remain in step with such new developments and to continue to leverage behavioral science's capacity to contribute to optimizing interventions, modify behavior, and facilitate self-management in individuals living with chronic illness.
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TL;DR: The Perceptions and Practicalities Approach (PAPA), a pragmatic framework positing that adherence/nonadherence is essentially a produce of individual motivation and ability, is described and how PAPA can be operationalized is discussed, including the application of theoretical models of illness and treatment representation to address salient adherence-related perceptions.
Abstract: . Pharmaceutical prescriptions are core to the treatment of most chronic illnesses, yet only half are taken as prescribed. Despite the high costs of nonadherence to individuals and society,...
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TL;DR: Findings from systematic review on health literacy and health outcomes among patients with long-term conditions and eHealth literacy are synthesized and updated to extend the review to the digital domain.
Abstract: . The objective of this paper is to synthesize and update findings from systematic review on health literacy and health outcomes among patients with long-term conditions, and extend the rev...
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TL;DR: This paper provides an overview of user engagement factors and proposes research informed recommendations for engagement and adherence planning in digital intervention development and serves as a starting point for researchers and clinicians interested in the digitalized health field.
Abstract: . Chronic illnesses cause considerable burden in quality of life, often leading to physical, psychological, and social dysfunctioning of the sufferers and their family. There is a growing n...
57 citations
TL;DR: Cognitive Stimulation Therapy is an internationally used, evidence-based psychosocial intervention for people with mild-to-moderate dementia and its use in clinical practice is improving.
Abstract: . Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) is an internationally used, evidence-based psychosocial intervention for people with mild-to-moderate dementia. The present review thus aimed specifica...
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TL;DR: The Campbell Paradigm is introduced as a novel variant of Rosenberg and Hovland’s (1960) tripartite model of attitudes, based on a highly restricted measurement model that speaks of a compensatory relation between a person's latent attitude and the costs that come with any specific behavior.
Abstract: . In this article, we introduce the “Campbell Paradigm” as a novel variant of Rosenberg and Hovland’s (1960) tripartite model of attitudes. The Campbell Paradigm is based on a highly restri...
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TL;DR: Current challenges facing widespread integration of mobile technology into self-management of chronic disease including issues around security and regulation, as well as investigating mechanisms to overcoming these barriers are discussed.
Abstract: . Recent rapid advances in technology have provided us with a golden opportunity to effect change in health-related outcomes for chronic disease by employing digital technologies to encoura...
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TL;DR: In this article, a meta-theoretical model based on frame-of-reference effects was proposed to resolve three paradoxes in academic self-concept research with a single unifying meta theoretic model.
Abstract: . We simultaneously resolve three paradoxes in academic self-concept research with a single unifying meta-theoretical model based on frame-of-reference effects across 68 countries, 18,292 s...
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TL;DR: A distinction between primary mental health disorders and illness distress conceptually is distinguished and how health psychology theoretical models can help to inform modifications of existing cognitive-behavioral treatments for anxiety and depression is reviewed.
Abstract: . Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based treatment for depression and anxiety recommended for those with and without physical long-term conditions (LTCs). However, the cogn...
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TL;DR: In this paper, critical incident decision makers often struggle to commit to a choice (in particular when all options appear to yield negative consequences) when presented with competing options, and critical incident decisions can be difficult to make.
Abstract: . When presented with competing options, critical incident decision makers often struggle to commit to a choice (in particular when all options appear to yield negative consequences). Despi...
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Abstract: . Delay discounting (DD) is the process of devaluing results that happen in the future. With this review, we intend to identify specificities in the processes of DD in impulsive behavior. S...
TL;DR: The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UN-CRPD) is a human rights treaty granting per... as discussed by the authors, which guarantees the freedom to make one's own choices.
Abstract: Abstract. Autonomy is a human right and implies the “freedom to make one’s own choices.” The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UN-CRPD) is a human rights treaty granting per...
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors address the nature and framework of human rights and its relevance to health care and applied psychology and outline some of the limitations of Human Rights, but argue...
Abstract: . This article addresses the nature and framework of human rights and its relevance to health care and to applied psychology. It outlines some of the limitations of human rights, but argues...
TL;DR: In this paper, a sub-discipline and applied branch of psychology, called educational psychology, is defined as: "psychology aims to be descriptive but depends on norms and values to guide both research and practice".
Abstract: . Psychology aims to be descriptive but depends on norms and values to guide both research and practice. Educational psychology, as a sub-discipline and applied branch of psychology, focuse...
TL;DR: In increasingly diverse societies, discrimination against social groups and their members continues to be a public and political concern as discussed by the authors, and research has addressed three basic cognitive properties of discrimination in social groups.
Abstract: . In increasingly diverse societies, discrimination against social groups and their members continues to be a public and political concern. Research has addressed three basic cognitive proc...
TL;DR: The relationship between the ethical principle and voluntary euthanasia has been discussed in several countries and associated with this development, there has been much discussion concerning the relationship between these two principles.
Abstract: . Voluntary euthanasia has been legalized in several countries and associated with this development there has been much discussion concerning the relationship between the ethical principle ...
TL;DR: A review of strategies to improve the learning of proper names is presented in this article, where face-name mnemonic techniques based on mental imagery have been shown to be effective.
Abstract: . The following points emerge from the present review of strategies to improve the learning of proper names: (a) Face-name mnemonic techniques based on mental imagery have been shown to be ...
TL;DR: In this article, the current era is characterized by rapid changes, multiple transitions, an emphasis on communication skills, and the frequent need to adapt to new social frameworks, and therefore, in rec...
Abstract: . The current era is characterized by rapid changes, multiple transitions, an emphasis on communication skills, and the frequent need to adapt to new social frameworks. Consequently, in rec...
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TL;DR: In this paper, a motivational approach to exhaustion and recovery that takes into account the multidimens of an activity has been presented, which can be used to determine when an activity had exhausted us or helped us recover.
Abstract: . How do we know when an activity has exhausted us or helped us recover? In this paper, we present a motivational approach to exhaustion and recovery that takes into account the multidimens...
TL;DR: In this article, the authors argue that current approaches are inadequate and more adversarial action is needed, and they introduce and apply social movement theory to examine how it may inform future action.
Abstract: Australian immigration detention has been criticized both domestically and internationally for the harm that it creates and promotes and for violating human rights and international law. Psychologists have worked within centers and have thus been central to their operation, but have also long called for reform of these policies. Despite this and despite broader criticism from all corners of Australian society, the government has continued to consolidate power in relation to the administration of these policies and has actively attempted to shut down dissent. How should Psychologists respond? This article will argue that current approaches are inadequate and more adversarial action is needed. Supporting such an approach, social movement theory will be introduced and applied to examine how it may inform future action. Psychologists have an obligation to protect human rights and health, and while more adversarial action may not typically fit in traditional repertoires, there are few other professionals who are better skilled to begin to deal with these questions. In light of this, Psychologists in Australia and across the globe should carefully consider their roles in social change and whether they can do more in the face of major human rights abuses.Abstract. Australian immigration detention has been criticized both domestically and internationally for the harm that it creates and promotes and for violating human rights and international law. Psychologists have worked within centers and have thus been central to their operation, but have also long called for reform of these policies. Despite this and despite broader criticism from all corners of Australian society, the government has continued to consolidate power in relation to the administration of these policies and has actively attempted to shut down dissent. How should Psychologists respond? This article will argue that current approaches are inadequate and more adversarial action is needed. Supporting such an approach, social movement theory will be introduced and applied to examine how it may inform future action. Psychologists have an obligation to protect human rights and health, and while more adversarial action may not typically fit in traditional repertoires, there are few other professionals who are better skilled to begin to deal with these questions. In light of this, Psychologists in Australia and across the globe should carefully consider their roles in social change and whether they can do more in the face of major human rights abuses.
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors discuss the importance of human rights in applied psychology, particularly when supporting people who may be experiencing some form of vulnerability, as dementia progresses, potential v...
Abstract: . Human rights are integral to the work of applied psychologists, particularly when supporting people who may be experiencing some form of vulnerability. As dementia progresses, potential v...
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TL;DR: The Australian immigration detention system has been criticised both domestically and internationally for the harm that it creates and promotes and for violating human rights and international law as discussed by the authors, and has been widely criticised.
Abstract: . Australian immigration detention has been criticized both domestically and internationally for the harm that it creates and promotes and for violating human rights and international law. ...
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors argue that psychology must prioritize this area of practice as there is evidence that the gains of recent decades may be under threat without concerted efforts, and they set out some of the key challenges and opportunities for psychology and prevention science in contemporary practice, recognizing that often the rhetoric from governments to support prevention interventions do not match up to making the necessary resources available.
Abstract: Across many domains of health and welfare, there have been remarkable advances in prevention where public-health models have had a significant impact. Psychology has much to offer in building on these successes and we describe some excellent examples, but in general, it has not been fully engaged with prevention science and implementation. We set out some of the key challenges and opportunities for psychology and prevention science in contemporary practice, recognizing that often the rhetoric from governments to support prevention interventions do not match up to making the necessary resources available. We argue that psychology must prioritize this area of practice as there is evidence that the gains of recent decades may be under threat without concerted efforts.
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TL;DR: The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UN-CRPD) is a human rights treaty granting per se autonomy to persons with disabilities as discussed by the authors, which implies the freedom to make one's own choices.
Abstract: . Autonomy is a human right and implies the “freedom to make one’s own choices.” The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UN-CRPD) is a human rights treaty granting per...
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TL;DR: Within traditional social, community, and clinical psychologies, the human rights framework has typically been interpreted and adopted from a person- or patient-based perspective as discussed by the authors, which is not the case here.
Abstract: . Within traditional social, community, and clinical psychologies, the human rights framework has typically been interpreted and adopted from a person- or patient-based perspective. While u...
TL;DR: In this paper, the results of a meta-analysis of 22 experiments comparing the eye movement data obtained from young (Mage = 21 years) and old (mage = 73 years) readers were reported.
Abstract: . We report the results of a meta-analysis of 22 experiments comparing the eye movement data obtained from young (Mage = 21 years) and old (Mage = 73 years) readers. The data included six e...
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TL;DR: In this paper, the close connection between psychology and human rights is discussed through a presentation of the Human Rights Committee in the Norwegian Psychological Association, and the importance of human rights in psychology is discussed.
Abstract: . The close connection between psychology and human rights is discussed through a presentation of the Human Rights Committee in the Norwegian Psychological Association. The importance of hu...