None listed
Conditions
Brief summary
This research is being conducted to investigate the impact of a single session of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) on Forgiveness. Emotional Freedom Techniques is likened to a version of psychological acupuncture but without the use of fine needles, It uses a tapping technique (with two fingers) to stimulate pressure points on the face and upper body, and incorporating a cognitive element that involves the individual stating his/her concern aloud as he/she performs the tapping. While the studies indicating EFT is effective for stress reduction is robust, research has not yet examined the impact of EFT for forgiveness.
Interventions
Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) is a type of exposure therapy which includes a somatic and cognitive component for altering the cognitive, behavioural, and neurochemical foundations of psychological problems. Likened to a version of psychological acupuncture but without the use of fine needles, EFT combines components of traditional approaches (including cognitive and exposure therapy) with acupoint stimulation. By using a tapping technique (with two fingers) to stimulate acupressure points on the face and upper body, and incorporating a cognitive element that involves the individual states his/her concern aloud as he/she performs the tapping. Participants will watch a video online of the EFT process, and follow along for their own recent experience of being 'hurt' (a transgression) or having resentment towards someone external. It will take 30 minutes and can be done privately at home, online and anonymously. Participants will be randomly allocated ot the EFT intervention or control group via computer randomisation. This is a single session of 30 minutes only. They will complete the pre and post measure package online before and after the session. It will be anonymous.
Sponsors
Bond University
Study design
Allocation
Randomised controlled trial
Intervention model
Parallel
Primary purpose
Treatment
Masking
Blinded (masking used) (Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
This study is for adults 18 years+ who have had a transgression (i.e. someone who has 'hurt' them and they wish to release that feeling). Access to the internet is needed, and English speaking Must be willing to be randomly allocated to either the EFT intervention or a control condition Willing to complete the baseline and post questionnaire, and have 30 minutes available to complete the trial.
Exclusion criteria
Under 18 years
Outcome results
None listed