%0 Journal Article
%T Reappraisal bias and sexual victimization: testing the utility of a computerized intervention for negative post-assault support experiences
%J Journal of cognitive psychotherapy
%D 2021
%A Pinciotti, Caitlin M.
%A Orcutt, Holly K.
%V 35
%N 4
%P 330-347
%X Women are at notable risk for negative reactions from others following sexual victimization which serve to intensify negative post-traumatic outcomes. The current study tested the effectiveness of cognitive bias modification-appraisal (CBM-App) training targeting post-traumatic cognitions theorized to be impacted by positive and negative social support with 45 female undergraduates, grouped by experiencing overall positive or negative post-assault support. Whereas all participants experienced improvements in post-traumatic cognitions at 1-week follow-up, a crossover effect for intrusion symptoms was found; CBM-App training reduced intrusions in participants with negative support experiences yet increased intrusions in participants with positive support experiences. While findings highlight the need for careful selection of post-trauma interventions, the study is the first to integrate findings from CBM-App, sexual assault, and social support literature. Socially relevant post-traumatic cognitions appear to be malleable and may be an important focus of treatment for survivors who experienced negative post-assault support.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
%G en
%I Springer Publishing
%@ 0889-8391
%U http://dx.doi.org/10.1891/JCPSY-D-20-00053