Reduction of Pathological Skin-Picking Via Expressive Writing: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Abstract: Background: Expressive writing (EW: a personal form of writing about emotional distress, without regard to writing conventions) can improve physical and mental health. The present study investigated whether EW can reduce pathological skin-picking. In addition, the effects of two modalities of writing were contrasted with each other: computer vs. paper/pencil. Method: A total of 132 females with self-reported pathological skin-picking participated in a two-week intervention. They either carried out six EW sessions or wrote about six abstract paintings (control condition), using either paper/pencil or a computer. Before and after each session, participants rated their affective state and the urge to pick their skin via a smartphone application. Questionnaires for assessing skin-picking severity were completed before and after the two-week intervention. Results: The urge for skin-picking decreased directly after a writing session. The reduction was more pronounced in participants of t.... https://cpe.psychopen.eu/index.php/cpe/article/view/11215
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Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Frankfurt am Main
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Online-Ressource
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Englisch
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Reduction of Pathological Skin-Picking Via Expressive Writing: A Randomized Controlled Trial ; volume:5 ; number:2 ; day:29 ; month:06 ; year:2023
Clinical psychology in Europe ; 5, Heft 2 (29.06.2023)
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10.32872/cpe.11215
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urn:nbn:de:101:1-2023070805121472114804
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- Schlintl, Carina
- Schienle, Anne
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