Citation

Fukumori T, Kuroda H, Ito M, Kashimura M. J. Med. Invest. 2017; 64(1.2): 74-78.

Affiliation

Graduate School of Integrated Arts and Sciences, Tokushima University.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2017, University of Tokushima School of Medicine)

DOI

10.2152/jmi.64.74

PMID

28373633

Abstract

AIMS: This study investigated the efficacy of structured writing on reducing self-harm ideations and enhancing emotion regulation.

METHODS: Japanese university students (N=22) participated in the study. Participants were randomly assigned to the structured writing group (n=10; 70% female), or an assessment only control group (n=12; 67% female). For three consecutive days, participants in the intervention group performed structured writing that included psycho-education and self-reflection about emotions. The Self-Harm Ideation Scale, the Generalized Expectancy for Negative Mood Regulation Scale, and the Acceptance and Action Questionnaire-II were used to assess outcomes.

RESULTS: Structured writing had a short-term effect on expectancies for self-regulation of negative moods and acceptance of negative emotions, but had a limited effect on self-harm ideations.

CONCLUSION: This study presents preliminary evidence that increasing awareness, learning, and reflection about emotions resulting from using a structured writing program is particularly useful for regulating emotions. J. Med. Invest. 64: 74-78, February, 2017.

Language: en