Effectiveness of and Mechanisms of Change in a Self-Help Web- and App-Based Resilience Intervention on Perceived Stress in the General Working Population: Randomized Controlled Trial
In a sample of employees experiencing heightened work-burden levels, RESIST was effective in reducing perceived stress and increasing self-perceived resilience as well as the targeted resilience factors. Mediation analyses suggested that developing a positive future outlook and a self-compassionate attitude toward oneself may be key drivers to enhance resilience. Changing the quality of social relationships and strengthening the belief in one's abilities may require more time, the involvement of others, or personal support from an eCoach to ensure sufficient learning opportunities.
Authors
- Nina Dalkner (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7716-3674)
- Doerte Behrendt (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2991-6034)
- Sarah Katharina Schäfer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9885-3252)
- Sandy Hannibal (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5629-0268)
- Michèle Wessa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3216-7214)
- Dirk Lehr (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5560-3605)
Institutions
- Leuphana University of Lüneburg (DE)
- German Cancer Research Center (DE)
- Medical University of Graz (AT)
- Heidelberg University (DE)
- University Hospital Heidelberg (DE)
- Leibniz Institute for Resilience Research (DE)
- Central Institute of Mental Health (DE)
- Technische Universität Braunschweig (DE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Medical Internet Research
- Published
- 2025-10-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2196/78335
- Primary Topic
- Resilience and Mental Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00