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Induction of a stress-is-enhancing mindset and the moderating effects of age

Girnth, Jan-Niklas (2020) Induction of a stress-is-enhancing mindset and the moderating effects of age.

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Abstract:Without a doubt, stress can influence health negatively. Yet, individuals’ “stress mindset” (beliefs about the nature of stress) can yield beneficial consequences for their health, well-being, and performance, if they approach stress through a “stress-is-enhancing (SIE) mindset” (belief that stress has enhancing consequences) rather than a “stress-is-debilitating (SID) mindset” (belief that stress has debilitating consequences). The present study examines the short-term effectiveness of a novel manipulation to induce a SIE mindset, and whether the manipulation’s effects are moderated by age. A randomized controlled trial was conducted within a convenience sample of 99 German-speaking respondents.
Item Type:Essay (Bachelor)
Faculty:BMS: Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences
Subject:77 psychology
Programme:Psychology BSc (56604)
Link to this item:https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/80440
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