Effectiveness of internet-based dialogical dilemma solution technique compared with cognitive-behavioral technique in facilitating problem-solving: A randomized control trial
Effectiveness of internet-based dialogical dilemma solution technique compared with cognitive-behavioral technique in facilitating problem-solving: A randomized control trial
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Authors
GabiĆska, Anna
Suszek, Hubert
Jankowska, Wiktoria
Monograph
Monograph (alternative title)
Date
2024
Publisher
Journal title
Journal of Constructivist Psychology
Issue
2
Volume
37
Pages
Pages
180-198
ISSN
1072-0537
1521-0650
1521-0650
ISSN of series
Access date
2024-12-10
Abstract PL
Abstract EN
The Dialogical Dilemma Solution (DDS) technique is a psychological method based on dialogical self theory which aims to support decision-making processes. In the DDS technique problems are operationalized as intrapersonal decisional struggles â dilemmas between different self-aspects, each having its origin in a relationship with a particular person significant for the individual. Two studies examined the effectiveness of the DDS technique. The first pilot study was a quasi-experimental design with repeated measurements on one research group (Nâ=â15) to which the DDS technique was applied during a 60-minute session with the psychologist. In the second study - a randomized controlled trial experiment (Nâ=â76) performed over the Internet, the effectiveness of the DDS technique was compared with a standard CBT technique. Both studies showed that the technique was effective in facilitating problem-solving. The application of the DDS technique in Study 2 showed a higher degree of problem solution than the CBT technique and according to participantsâ subjective appraisal it was more helpful in understanding the problem.