Study Peters et al. (2017): study ZZ 2012

Public

Patients with chronic pain, Netherlands and Belgium, 2012-2013

Survey name

Unnamed study

Sample

Respondents

N = 206

Non Response

Assessment

Questionnaire: Conputer Assisted Web Interview (CAWI)

Correlate

Authors's Label

Internet based Positive Psychology Intervention

Our Classification

Remarks

Randomization was performed with a 2:2:1 ratio with an overrepresentation of participants in the 2 treatment conditions, and a set upper limit of 50 participants in the control condition

Distribution

1: baseline N = 114, post treatment N = 85, follow-up n = 43
0A: baseline N = 112, post-treatment n = 80, follow-up N = 55
0B: baseline N = 50, post-treatment N = 41

Operationalization

Participants were randomly assigned to:
1. PPI: INTERNET BASED POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY INTERVENTION. 8 weekly modules aimed at self-compassion, awareness of suffering, three good things, planning and recall pleasant memories, savoring, optimism and best-possible self.
0A: iCBT: INTERNET COGNITIVE BEHAVORIAL THERAPY. 8 weekly modules aimed at pain education, relaxation, cognitive restructuring, activity planning, stress management, asssertivenss training, problem=solving techniques and coping.
0B: WAITLIST CONTROL. No program.

Observed Relation with Happiness