Mavituna, Selin (2021) A Systematic Review of the Evidence for Acceptability and Effectiveness of Compassion-Based Approaches. Master thesis, Psychology.
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Abstract
This systematic literature review aims to provide an exhaustive summary of current research to investigate the prospects of compassion-based approaches in treating Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders (SSD). Thereby, studies investigating the association between clinical parameters and self-compassion in SSD, as well as the acceptability, feasibility, and effects of compassion-based approaches for individuals with SSD are considered. The review was performed using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines and checklist. Eight studies were included for qualitative synthesis. Cross-sectional data indicate an important role of self-compassion for a number of clinical parameters, including negative associations to positive symptoms, negative symptoms, cognitive disorganization and emotional distress. All studies reported good acceptability and feasibility. With regards to the clinical effectiveness of compassion-based approaches a svariety of clinical benefits, such as improvements in positive affect, affect regulation, positive symptoms, negative symptoms, cognitive disorganization, as well as variables relating to psychological recovery, were found in individuals with SSD. Further research, especially randomized controlled trials (RCT), in this field is needed to understand the full potential of compassion-based approaches for individuals with SSD.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Master) |
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| Supervisor name: | Pijnenborg, G.H.M. |
| Degree programme: | Psychology |
| Differentiation route: | Clinical Neuropsychology (CN) [Master Psychology] |
| Date Deposited: | 14 Dec 2021 14:06 |
| Last Modified: | 14 Dec 2021 14:06 |
| URI: | http://gmwpublic.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/13 |
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