Contribution of a virtual magic camp to enhancing self-esteem in children with ADHD: A pilot study

Objective: To verify if the use of ylang ylang essential oil by cutaneous application or inhalation alters the anxiety and self-esteem perception and physiological parameters as blood pressure and temperature. Method : A pilot study with 34 professionals from a nursing group randomized in three groups: one received the ylang ylang essential oil by cutaneous application, the second received through inhalation and the third (placebo) received the ylang ylang essence through cutaneous application. The assessment was done by an Anxiety Inventory (IDATE) and the Dela Coleta self-esteem scale, applied on baseline, after 30, 60 and 90 days and after 15 days post-intervention (follow up). Results : In the pre and post-intervention intergroup analysis, there was a significant difference in self-esteem for the three groups (p values: G1=0.014; G2=0.016; G3=0.038). There were no differences in the analysis between groups for anxiety or for physiological parameters. Conclusion : It was found significant alterations only to the intergroup perception of self-esteem for the three groups. 

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Image and self-esteem: a photo-therapy program to improve body image, increase self-awareness and the expression of emotions in breast cancer patients. A pilot study

Annals of Oncology ◽

10.1093/annonc/mdx434.015 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 28 ◽

pp. vi86

Author(s):

G. Marafante ◽

C. Ferri ◽

I. Giuffredi ◽

L. Bidin

Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

Body Image ◽

Pilot Study ◽

Cancer Patients ◽

Self Esteem ◽

Self Awareness ◽

Breast Cancer Patients ◽

Therapy Program ◽

Expression Of Emotions

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Effects of Dog-Assisted Therapy in Adolescents with Eating Disorders: A Study Protocol for a Pilot Controlled Trial

Animals ◽

10.3390/ani11102784 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (10) ◽

pp. 2784

Author(s):

Ana Myriam Lavín-Pérez ◽

Cristina Martín-Sánchez ◽

Beatriz Martínez-Núñez ◽

Luis Lucio Lobato-Rincón ◽

Santos Villafaina ◽

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Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Eating Disorders ◽

Pilot Study ◽

Handgrip Strength ◽

Controlled Trial ◽

Self Esteem ◽

Control Group ◽

Physical And Mental Health ◽

Anxiety Depression

Background: Eating disorders are characterized by a persistent disturbance that alters food intake and it is often accompanied by anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, or reduced functional capacity and quality of life. Animal-assisted therapies (AAT) have shown benefits in these variables in children and adult populations. Thus, the present pilot study will aim to evaluate the effects of a dog-assisted therapy on the eating disorders symptoms, mental, psychosocial, and physical health, quality of life, and handgrip strength of adolescents suffering from eating disorders. Methods: The current pilot study will involve 32 patients, who will be assigned to a control or an experimental group. Intervention will be conducted once a week for seven weeks. Neither the experimental nor the control group will discontinue their usual care. The main outcome measures will be the eating disorder symptoms and the health-related quality of life measured with standardized questionnaires, while the secondary variables will be anxiety, depression, character, behavior, strength, and body mass. Conclusions: This pilot-controlled trial will be the first to evaluate the effects of dog-assisted therapy on the physical and mental health of adolescents with eating disorders. Significant improvements, in the primary and secondary outcomes, may be expected based on the known benefits of AAT on self-esteem, stress, and self-control in different populations. Finally, although the program is focused on the improvement of adolescents’ health, animal welfare will be a priority in this study.

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Inventář tendence k vině a hanbě (ITVAH): pilotní studie

E-psychologie ◽

10.29364/epsy.378 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 14 (3) ◽

pp. 49-65

Author(s):

Patrik Rudolf ◽

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Petra Hubatková ◽

David Kremeník ◽

Vít Kratochvíl ◽

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Keyword(s):

Pilot Study ◽

Factor Model ◽

Negative Relationship ◽

Measurement Model ◽

Self Esteem ◽

Affective Component ◽

Self Evaluation ◽

Self Forgiveness ◽

Behavioural Reaction ◽

Factor Measurement

This paper constitutes a pilot study of a novel measure for assessing proneness to guilt and proneness to shame, Inventář tendence k vině a hanbě (ITVAH, Inventory of Proneness to Guilt and Shame). ITVAH is a scenario-based method distinguishing affective and behavioural components of guilt and shame and also considering the private or public experience of guilt and shame, respectively. Two items (affective and behavioural reaction) were created for each of the 16 scenarios, resulting in total of 32 items. A four-factor measurement model was assumed – Negative behaviour evaluation (NBE), Reparation, Negative self-evaluation (NSE), Withdrawal. Next, we assumed negative correlations of NSE and Withdrawal with self-esteem and self-forgiveness and positive correlations of NBE and Reparation with self-forgiveness. The pilot study was carried out on 249 Czech-speaking adults (67 % women, aged 18–75, Md = 22). An ordinal confirmatory factor analysis with residual covariances between items connected to the same scenarios was conducted. The hypothesized four-factor model was found acceptable. However, we found limited evidence for the hypothesized relationships with self-esteem and self-forgiveness – in contrast to theoretical expectations we found a medium-strong negative relationship between self-forgiveness and affective component of guilt. For further use of the measure in the Czech and Slovak environment it is necessary to assess additional evidence of construct validity and concurrent validity with The Test of Self-Conscious Affect-3 (TOSCA-3).

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THE INFLUENCE OF ACADEMIC SELF-REGULATION OF STUDENTS ON THE WAY OF OVERCOMING NEGATIVE SITUATIONS

Вісник ХНПУ імені Г. С. Сковороди "Психология" ◽

10.34142/23129387.2020.63.05 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 82-93

Author(s):

Ніна Обухова

Keyword(s):

Pilot Study ◽

Coping Strategies ◽

Self Regulation ◽

Well Being ◽

Self Esteem ◽

Problem Analysis ◽

Professional Activities ◽

Self Blame ◽

Academic Activities ◽

Educational Conditions

The relevance of research. In modern educational conditions, it is important for applicants to independently regulate academic activities and find solutions to overcome unforeseen negative situations. The purpose of the study is to reveal the correlation between indicators of ways to overcome negative situations and academic self-regulation. Research methods - The experimental research was carried out on the basis of the H.S. Skovoroda Kharkiv National Pedagogical University and the Ukrainian Engineering Pedagogics Academy. The study involved applicants for education in the area 05 Social and Behavioral Sciences of 1, 3 and 5 courses in the number of 244 persons (187 girls and 57 boys). As a diagnostic material we used the questionnaire "Ways to overcome negative situations" and the adaptation questionnaire of academic self-regulation R.M. Ryan and D.R. Connell. Mathematical and statistical methods were applied in data processing. Results. In a pilot study, it was found that the main ways of overcoming negative situations by subjects of educational and professional activities are self-accusations, problem analysis and self-esteem increase. Academic self-regulation is characterized mainly by external and introjective regulation. Conclusions. According to the results of the study of methods to overcome negative situations, it was found that students more often choose coping strategies of self-blame, problem analysis and search for guilty. During their educational and professional activities, students rely on the emotional sphere, which they direct towards themselves or others. At the same time, while analyzing the problem, students try to retire, seek information, find a solution. Academic self-regulation is characterized by external and introjected regulation. All data indicate that subjects of educational and professional activities are capable of self-organizing activities with the help of constructive coping strategies using the development of emotional intelligence for psychological well-being.

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