The effectiveness of online interpretation bias modification on type D personality

Mousavi, Seyedeh Zahra ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6423-5330, Pakizeh, Ali ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9522-2276, Rajabi, Soran and Rees, Kerry J ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-0444-368X (2025) The effectiveness of online interpretation bias modification on type D personality. Current Psychology. doi:10.1007/s12144-025-07916-7 (In Press)

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Abstract

Type D personality is associated with numerous mental and physical problems. However, existing treatments only partially address these problems, emphasizing the need for novel interventions. Although cognitive factors play an important role in developing and maintaining type D personality, there is a gap in research regarding cognitive interventions specifically designed for individuals with this personality type. Therefore, to fill this gap, the primary purpose of the present study was to determine the effectiveness of an online interpretation bias modification intervention tailored to type D personality in reducing interpretation bias, negative affectivity, and social inhibition. The target population was the Persian Gulf University students, among whom 84 individuals with type D personality were selected using a purposive sampling method and assigned to an experimental group (n = 42) and a control group (n = 42). The experimental group participated in a 10-session intervention of type D personality interpretation bias modification over two months, designed by the present study’s researchers through scenarios via an Android application. Type D personality scale was used to measure negative affectivity and social inhibition. Data analysis was performed using MANCOVA in SPSS-26. Results indicated that interpretation bias modification for type D personality significantly reduced interpretation bias, negative affectivity, and social inhibition among participants (p < 0.001).This novel intervention specifically targets type D personality, significantly benefiting individuals with this personality type and experts by reducing interpretation bias, negative affectivity, and social inhibition. The results contribute to theoretical understanding and provide evidence for effective interventions tailored to this personality type while encouraging further investigation into its impact on related variables. However, the intervention results may be influenced by differences in the timing and setting of its performance. Additionally, generalizing these results to non-Iranian people should be cautiously assumed.

Item Type:	Article
Article Type:	Article
Additional Information:	https://www.springernature.com/gp/open-science/policies/accepted-manuscript-terms https://www.springernature.com/gp/open-science/policies/journal-policies
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Interpretation bias; Negative affectivity; Social Inhibition; Type D personality
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology
Divisions:	Schools and Research Institutes > School of Education and Science
Depositing User:	Charlotte Crutchlow
Date Deposited:	02 Jun 2025 07:53
Last Modified:	02 Jun 2025 08:15
URI:	https://eprints.glos.ac.uk/id/eprint/15060

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