Human evolution – Human needs, values, and wellbeing
Classroom resources for exploring (the evolution of) human needs, values, and well-being
LiteratureBase
A web-based self-guided program to promote valued-living in college students: A pilot study
Firestone, J., Cardaciotto, L. A., Levin, M. E., Goldbacher, E., Vernig, P., & Gambrel, L. E. (2019). A web-based self-guided program to promote valued-living in college students: A pilot study. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 12(January), 29–38. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcbs.2019.01.004
Abstract
- Web-based programs that focus on values, a core process within acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), may be a promising approach to cultivate positive psychosocial adjustment among undergraduates. The current study tested the usability, acceptability, and receptivity of the Living Your Values (LYV) program, a single-session, web-delivered, self-guided values intervention for undergraduates and its utility to promote valued-living and psychological well-being. In an undergraduate sample (N = 133), while the LYV program was deemed moderately usable, acceptability and receptivity findings were more attenuated. At follow-up (n = 98), a significant pre-intervention to follow-up increase in valued-living was evidenced both overall and for leisure/recreation/community/citizenship values. No significant changes in psychological well-being were demonstrated. Further program development considerations are discussed.
- Concepts Values
- Relevant learning goals Evaluation Competency, Self-Regulation Competency
- Relevant research methods Behavioral research/Psychology, Classroom activity, Intervention, Teaching experiment, Teaching materials development
- Relevant school improvement goals Student well-being
