Working adults' well-being: An online self-help goal-based intervention

Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology
Jeremy J Oliver, Andrew K MacLeod

Abstract

An online self-help goal-setting and planning (GAP) intervention to improve working adults' well-being was tested using a longitudinal, randomized crossover design. The study sought to (1) test the effectiveness of the intervention relative to wait-list controls; and (2) test the stability of effects over a 3-month follow-up period. Participants were recruited from the UK Civil Service and were randomized to either a GAP intervention or a wait-list control condition. Wait-list participants then crossed-over to receive GAP. Relative to wait-list controls (N = 149), GAP participants (N = 158) reported significantly higher levels of positive affect (PA) and flourishing, but similar levels of negative affect (NA) and life satisfaction immediately after the intervention. Longitudinal data were analysed for the whole sample (N = 307). Compared to the start of the intervention, participants reported an increase in PA and flourishing directly after the intervention and 3 months later. NA and life satisfaction showed no change by the end of the intervention, but had improved by 3-month follow-up. Completing more modules predicted post-intervention improvements in well-being, accounting for pre-intervention well-being levels. The online ...Continue Reading

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