Rose, Lena Sophie (2023) Examining the Effectiveness of a Meaning in Life Intervention on Women's Eating Disorder Symptoms, Life Satisfaction, and Meaning in Life: An Experimental Study. Master thesis, Psychology.
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Abstract
Eating disorders are a major mental health concern, marked by a lengthy treatment process, drop-out, and relapse. Prior research examined the efficacy of a meaning intervention in increasing meaning in life (MiL) and life satisfaction (LS) and reducing eating disorder symptoms (EDS) among young females. Results showed a reverse relationship between MiL and EDS and a partial decrease in certain domains of LS at post-measurement. To test the robustness of these earlier findings, this study employed a randomized controlled trial design with participants allocated to either the experimental condition (MiL intervention; n = 38) or a waiting-list control condition (n = 47). The study’s sample size resulted in limited statistical power to effectively detect small- and medium-sized effects. The MiL intervention was delivered by master students over six weeks, with individual one-hour sessions per week. The Data collection was done via questionnaires at baseline and post-assessment. ANCOVA was used as a method of analysis. Results indicated a significant increase in MiL for the intervention group compared to the control group as well as a reduction in EDS. However, the MiL intervention had no overall significant impact on LS. The failure to find a significant increase in overall LS might be due to limited power. The results of the study support the efficacy of the MiL intervention in increasing MiL and reducing EDS in young females with weight and shape concerns. Accordingly, it can be considered as a new and effective research approach. Future research and implications are discussed.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Master) |
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| Supervisor name: | Frey, M.I. and Jong, P.J. de |
| Degree programme: | Psychology |
| Differentiation route: | Clinical Psychology (CP) [Master Psychology] |
| Date Deposited: | 24 Jul 2023 10:17 |
| Last Modified: | 24 Jul 2023 10:17 |
| URI: | http://gmwpublic.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/2565 |
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