Effects of change in dysfunctional beliefs in avatar-based cognitive therapy for depressive symptoms: a randomized parallel trial

Effects of change in dysfunctional beliefs in avatar-based cognitive therapy for depressive symptoms: a randomized parallel trial

Abstract This study evaluated the effect of an avatar-based intervention on depressive symptoms and self-esteem. Participants (N = 151) with subclinical depressive symptoms were instructed to challenge an avatar over three sessions. While participants within the intervention group challenged their p...

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Main Authors: Nicolina Laura Peperkorn, Julia Ohse, Janosch Fox, Merle Kuhlencord, Christin Janine Grevenhaus, Joshua Krutzki, Michael Witthöft, Youssef Shiban
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2025-06-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Subjects:
Avatar
Digital intervention
Dysfunctional beliefs
Depressive symptoms
Confrontation
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-96228-8
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