TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2017//
TI  - Effect of guided, structured, writing program on self-harm ideations and emotion regulation
JO  - Journal of medical investigation
A1  - Fukumori, Takaki
A1  - Kuroda, Hiromi
A1  - Ito, Masaya
A1  - Kashimura, Masami
SP  - 74
EP  - 78
VL  - 64
IS  - 1.2
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 1343-1420
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.2152/jmi.64.74
ID  - ref1
ER  -