Examining the Theoretical Framework of Behavioral Activation for Major Depressive Disorder: Smartphone-Based Ecological Momentary Assessment Study
Van Genugten CR, Schuurmans J, Hoogendoorn AW, Araya R, Andersson G, Banos R, Botella C, Pashoja AC, Cieslak R, Ebert DD, Garcia-Palacios A, Hazo JB, Herrero R, Holtzmann J, Kemmeren L, Kleiboer A, Krieger T, Smoktunowicz E, Titzler I, Topooco N, Urech A, Smit JH, Riper H (2021)
Publication Type: Journal article
Publication year: 2021
Journal
Book Volume: 8
Journal Issue: 12
DOI: 10.2196/32007
Abstract
Background: Behavioral activation (BA), either as a stand-alone treatment or as part of cognitive behavioral therapy, has been shown to be effective for treating depression. The theoretical underpinnings of BA derive from Lewinsohn et al's theory of depression. The central premise of BA is that having patients engage in more pleasant activities leads to them experiencing more pleasure and elevates their mood, which, in turn, leads to further (behavioral) activation. However, there is a dearth of empirical evidence about the theoretical framework of BA.
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Instituto de Salud Carlos III (Institute of Health Carlos III, ISCIII)
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London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
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Technische Universität München (TUM)
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University of Paris 4 - Paris-Sorbonne / Université paris IV Paris-Sorbonne
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Centre hospitalier universitaire (CHU) de Grenoble Alpes / Grenoble Alpes University Hospital
France (FR)
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU) / University Amsterdam
Netherlands (NL)
Universität Bern
Switzerland (CH)
Netherlands (NL)
King’s College London
United Kingdom (GB)
Linköping University
Sweden (SE)
University of València / Universitat de València
Spain (ES)
Instituto de Salud Carlos III (Institute of Health Carlos III, ISCIII)
Spain (ES)
London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
United Kingdom (GB)
SWPS University of Social Sciences and Humanities / Uniwersytet Humanistycznospołeczny
Poland (PL)
Technische Universität München (TUM)
Germany (DE)
University of Paris 4 - Paris-Sorbonne / Université paris IV Paris-Sorbonne
France (FR)
Centre hospitalier universitaire (CHU) de Grenoble Alpes / Grenoble Alpes University Hospital
France (FR)
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU) / University Amsterdam
Netherlands (NL)
Universität Bern
Switzerland (CH)
How to cite
APA:
Van Genugten, C.R., Schuurmans, J., Hoogendoorn, A.W., Araya, R., Andersson, G., Banos, R.,... Riper, H. (2021). Examining the Theoretical Framework of Behavioral Activation for Major Depressive Disorder: Smartphone-Based Ecological Momentary Assessment Study. JMIR Mental Health, 8(12). https://dx.doi.org/10.2196/32007
MLA:
Van Genugten, Claire Rosalie, et al. "Examining the Theoretical Framework of Behavioral Activation for Major Depressive Disorder: Smartphone-Based Ecological Momentary Assessment Study." JMIR Mental Health 8.12 (2021).
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