@article{ref1,
title="Effect of guided, structured, writing program on self-harm ideations and emotion regulation",
journal="Journal of medical investigation",
year="2017",
author="Fukumori, Takaki and Kuroda, Hiromi and Ito, Masaya and Kashimura, Masami",
volume="64",
number="1.2",
pages="74-78",
abstract="AIMS: This study investigated the efficacy of structured writing on reducing self-harm ideations and enhancing emotion regulation. <br><br>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. <br><br>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. <br><br>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.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1343-1420",
doi="10.2152/jmi.64.74",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.2152/jmi.64.74"
}