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Rehearsal of positive self-statements and restructured negative self-statements to increase self-esteem and decrease

V D Philpot1, J W Bamburg

  • 1Psychology Department, Northwestern State University, Natchitoches, LA 71497, USA.

Psychological Reports
|August 1, 1996
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Self-statement rehearsal significantly improved self-esteem and reduced depression in undergraduates. This cognitive technique effectively modified negative and positive self-perceptions over two weeks.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Mental Health

Background:

  • Low self-esteem and depression are significant concerns among undergraduates.
  • Cognitive restructuring techniques show promise in addressing negative self-perceptions.
  • The Automatic Thought Questionnaire-Revised (ATQ-R) can identify maladaptive thought patterns.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the efficacy of self-statement rehearsal in enhancing self-esteem.
  • To assess the impact of self-statement rehearsal on reducing depression scores.
  • To determine if modified self-statements derived from the ATQ-R can alter psychological well-being.

Main Methods:

  • Sixty undergraduates with low self-esteem participated.
  • A rehearsal group read 15 tailored self-statements thrice daily for two weeks.

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  • Self-statements were generated by restructuring negative and positive thoughts identified via the ATQ-R.

    • Main Results:

    • The self-statement rehearsal procedure led to a significant increase in self-esteem scores.
    • Participants demonstrated a significant decrease in depression scores.
    • The ATQ-R effectively identified self-statements significantly correlated with changes in self-esteem and depression.

    Conclusions:

    • Rehearsing adaptive self-statements is an effective method for improving self-esteem and reducing depression in vulnerable undergraduates.
    • Cognitive modification of personal thought content can yield measurable psychological benefits.
    • The ATQ-R serves as a valuable tool for personalizing cognitive interventions.