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  • Psychology
  • Positive Psychology
  • Intervention Science

Background:

  • Positive Psychology Interventions (PPIs) are increasingly studied for their impact on well-being.
  • Translating personal values into concrete actions is a potential pathway to enhanced psychological health.
  • Existing research provides a foundation for exploring novel intervention strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the efficacy of an intervention designed to translate values into action.
  • To examine the impact of this intervention on well-being indicators and psychopathology.
  • To explore the specific activities and conditions associated with successful value-action translation.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized controlled trial with 476 participants assigned to an Activating Values intervention, an affirmation-only group, or a control group.
  • The Activating Values intervention involved affirming a valued life area, identifying a related action, and planning/executing it within a week.
  • Data collection occurred at baseline and at one, two, and three weeks post-intervention.

Main Results:

  • The Activating Values intervention significantly increased participants' well-being, including self-insight and sense of coherence.
  • Participants reported a greater prioritization of meaning and a decrease in psychopathology symptoms.
  • Exploratory analyses revealed insights into the types of activities undertaken and facilitating factors.

Conclusions:

  • Translating values into action represents a promising and effective brief intervention strategy.
  • This approach offers a scalable method for promoting psychological well-being and personal growth.
  • The findings support the integration of value-based action into psychological support frameworks.