ArticleThe journal of positive psychology2023
Development, Feasibility, Acceptability, and Impact of a Positive Psychology Journaling Intervention to Support Addiction Recovery.
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7 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Positive psychological interventions for substance use, addiction and recovery: An updated systematic review and meta-analysis.Addiction (Abingdon, England) · 2025Pooled it
- A randomized feasibility study of a positive psychology journaling intervention to support recovery from substance-use disorders.Journal of substance use and addiction treatment · 2024Trial
- Daily profiles of nondrug reward and their association with daily outcomes for people in recovery from opioid use disorder: An application of latent profile analysis applied to intensive longitudinal data.Drug and alcohol dependence · 2025Article
- Collecting real-time infant feeding and support experience: co-participatory pilot study of mobile health methodology.International breastfeeding journal · 2025Article
- What smartphone apps exist to support recovery from opioid use disorder? A content analysis of publicly available opioid-related smartphone apps.Addiction science & clinical practice · 2025Article
- Happiness with Recovery from Alcohol and Substance Use Disorders Predicts Abstinence and Treatment Retention.The journal of positive psychology · 2024Article
- More grateful, less addicted! Understanding how gratitude affects online gaming addiction among Chinese college students: a three-wave multiple mediation model.BMC psychology · 2023Article
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Abstract
Recovery from substance use disorders is an arduous, lengthy process, yet there exist few interventions specifically designed to make recovery more reinforcing. This single-group mixed-methods study describes the development, feasibility, acceptability, and impact of a novel journaling intervention that combines aspects of positive psychology and behavioral activation to make recovery more reinforcing. We taught the journaling to women in residential treatment for substance use disorders during eight group sessions, after which participants journaled independently for 2 weeks. The journaling practice was found to be feasible and acceptable. Quantitative data showed improvement in a range of well-being, recovery, and mental health-related factors. Qualitative data showed that the intervention helped participants to recognize what was positive about recovery, to achieve meaningful short-term goals, and to experience a sense of optimism and pride in their accomplishments.
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