Abstract
In this article we present background, theoretical rationale, and pilot data on the development of an intervention designed to increase positive affect in people living with serious health-related stress. This proof-of-concept study demonstrated that a multiple-component positive affect intervention is feasible and acceptable for people newly diagnosed with HIV. Retention in the intervention and adherence to home practice were high. Participants reported significant increases in positive affect and significant decreases in negative affect. This positive affect intervention can serve as a template for programs to be developed to help people experiencing health-related and other types of life stress.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 676-692 |
| Number of pages | 17 |
| Journal | Journal of Health Psychology |
| Volume | 17 |
| Issue number | 5 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jul 2012 |
Funding
We gratefully acknowledge Alex Brousset for conducting all of the pilot sessions. This research was funded by a pilot grant from the UCSF Mount Zion Health Fund. Dr. Duncan’s work on this project was supported by NIH/NCCAM (K01 AT005720). Dr. Moskowitz’s work on this project was partially supported by NIH/NIMH (K24 MH093225). This project was also supported by NIH/NCRR UCSF-CTSI Grant Number UL1 RR024131. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the NIH.
Keywords
- HIV
- chronic illness
- feasibility
- intervention
- positive affect
- stress
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Applied Psychology
