A randomized clinical trial of a gamified app for the treatment of perfectionism.

Objectives: Perfectionism is a common transdiagnostic problem that may lead to substantial distress and functional impairments. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is an effective treatment for perfectionism. However, the existing significant barriers to access and utilization of mental health servi...

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Publicado en:British Journal of Clinical Psychology Vol. 63; no. 1; pp. 73 - 92
Autores principales: Abramovitch, Amitai, Uwadiale, Akuekegbe, Robinson, Anthony
Formato: pictorial research tables/charts randomized controlled trial Journal Article
Publicado: Wiley-Blackwell Mar2024
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          Uwadiale, Akuekegbe
          Robinson, Anthony
        affil: Department of Psychology, Texas State University, San Marcos Texas,, USA
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          Mobile Applications
          Perfectionism
          Psychological Distress
          Cognitive Therapy Methods
          Video Games
          Internet-Based Intervention
          Students, College Psychosocial Factors
          Treatment Outcomes Evaluation
          Human
          Randomized Controlled Trials
          Adolescence
          Young Adult
          Random Assignment
          Pretest-Posttest Design
          Prospective Studies
          Comparative Studies
          Emotions
          Functional Status
          Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Therapy
          Adolescent: 13-18 years
      ab: Objectives: Perfectionism is a common transdiagnostic problem that may lead to substantial distress and functional impairments. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is an effective treatment for perfectionism. However, the existing significant barriers to access and utilization of mental health services, including among college students, demand the development of low‐intensity accessible interventions. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a low‐intensity CBT‐based self‐help gamified app developed specifically for perfectionism in a sample of college students. Methods: Participants completed assessments of perfectionism, related symptoms, emotional burden and functional impairments at pretreatment, posttreatment and at one‐month follow‐up. Results: Compared with the waitlist condition (n = 35), the app condition (n = 35) demonstrated a significant and greater reduction in perfectionism, obsessive‐compulsive symptoms, functional impairments and subjective ratings of emotional burden. Conclusions: Results suggest that a brief, daily app‐based game‐like intervention targeting maladaptive perfectionistic beliefs may be a viable, low‐cost alternative to traditional CBT treatments for vulnerable populations on college campuses.
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