This study is part of a pioneering project examining aha-experiences regarding dysfunctional beliefs using the Rethink-paradigm designed for this purpose. Findings stemming from problem-solving research lead to consider aha-experiences as beneficial for motivational clarification, a working mechanism of psychotherapeutic change.
The present study examines interactions of implicit self-esteem and therapeutically relevant aha-experiences in participants that have no history of psychological disorders. Lower self-esteem was shown to be associated with experiencing more aha-moments regarding dysfunctional beliefs but this moderate effect fell short of becoming significant. A small, non-significant effect was found for the number of aha-experiences being associated with a decline in self-esteem.
Given the limitations of the present study, future research should be carried out to satisfactorily answer the question of how aha-experiences influence implicit self-esteem and to examine whether aha-experiences are superior to other clarification processes in bringing about therapeutic change.
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Abstract
Zusammenfassung
1. Introduction
1.1. Theoretical Background
1.1.1. Grawe's Universal Working Mechanisms of Psychotherapy
1.1.2. Dysfunctional Beliefs
1.1.3. The Aha-Experience
1.1.4. Self-Esteem
1.2. Aim of the Present Study
1.3. Research Questions
1.3.1. Influence of Implicit Self-Esteem on Aha-Experiences
1.3.2. Influence of Aha-Experiences on Implicit Self-Esteem
2. Method
2.1. Participants
2.2. Rethink-Paradigm
2.2.1. Stimulus Selection
2.2.2. Procedure
2.3. Implicit Association Test
2.4. General Procedure
2.5. Statistical Tests
3. Results
3.1. Descriptive Values
3.2. Hypothesis 1
3.3. Hypothesis 2
4. Discussion
4.1. Interpretation of Results
4.2. Limitations and Implications for Research and Practice
4.3. Conclusion
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