To examine how different ways of framing treatment expectations influence help-seeking intentions for psychotherapy.
Approach:
Study Design: Participants (N = 123) were randomly assigned to one of three conditions: avoidance-oriented framing, approach-oriented framing, or a minimal-intervention control condition.
Assessment: Treatment expectations (TEX-Q) and self-reported likelihood of seeking psychotherapy were assessed before and after the intervention.
Key Findings:
Both video conditions increased subjective treatment-seeking probability compared to the control group.
A stronger increase in treatment-seeking probability was observed for avoidance-oriented framing.
Effects on treatment expectations were less consistent.
Interpretation:
Expectation-focused communication may help address expectation-related barriers before psychotherapy begins, particularly for individuals with higher self-reported social anxiety.
Limitations:
The study's findings may not generalize beyond the sample population.
Effects on treatment expectations were inconsistent, indicating variability in response.
Conclusion:
Avoidance-oriented framing may be particularly relevant in the early phase of treatment engagement.
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