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Title: Recalling Self-efficacious Memories Reduces COVID-19-Related Fear.
Authors: Bakke, Samantha L. (AUTHOR), Winer, E. Samuel (AUTHOR), Brown, Adam D. (AUTHOR)
Source: Cognitive Therapy & Research. Aug2023, Vol. 47 Issue 4, p555-562. 8p. 1 Diagram, 3 Charts, 3 Graphs.
Subjects: Emotional state, Autobiographical memory, Psychological distress, Mental health, Self-efficacy, Stimulus & response (Psychology)
Abstract: Purpose: Manipulating perceived self-efficacy can mitigate the negative impact of trauma and increase ability to adapt to stress. It is possible that a similar domain-based manipulation aimed at anxiety around the pandemic might mitigate the negative mental health impact of COVID-19. The current experimental study assessed whether a self-efficacy induction would be effective in reducing COVID-19 distress. Methods: Participants were randomized to a self-efficacy autobiographical memory induction or control condition. We hypothesized that individuals in the self-efficacy group would exhibit lower levels of fear on an implicit measure of emotional states following exposure to COVID-19-related stimuli. Results: A significant increase in general self-efficacy and self-confidence was found in the self-efficacy group from pre- to post-induction. Individuals in the self-efficacy group had significantly lower levels of fear counts on the implicit measure of emotional states than the control group following exposure to COVID-19-related stimuli. Conclusions: Results suggest that (1) self-efficacy can be increased among individuals with high levels of COVID-19-related distress using an autobiographical memory induction and (2) doing so reduces fear processing among these individuals when exposed to COVID-19 stimuli. This is relevant for future intervention as it reveals a possible mechanism for reducing and recovering from COVID-19-related distress. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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