ONLINE OR OFFLINE: LIKELIHOOD OF COMPLETION OF EXPRESSIVE WRITING EXERCISES BASED ON ADMINISTRATION MODALITY FOR A NON-TREATMENT SEEKING COLLEGE STUDENT POPULATION

Author

• Cassidy Brydon

Date of Award

2019

Document Type

Dissertation/Thesis

Submission Date

October 2026

Thesis/Dissertation Advisor [Chair]

Vernon, Laura

Abstract

Expressive writing involves writing about negative experiences and emotions in a journal. This practice, used by researchers and clinicians alike, is a well-supported treatment for many psychological disorders, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Challenging the traditional format, this study utilized both a completely online administration method as well as a mixed in-person-online administration method. Participants in the study included non-treatment-seeking college students who were randomly assigned to different administration methods (purely online or mixed online and in-person) and writing groups (factual and emotional writing, fact-only writing, and non-trauma writing). The study found increased rates of completion in the online administration and factual and emotional writing groups. Textual analysis also found increased negative affect writing with a positive outlook in those who completed the study. Similarly, variables for confidence and authenticity demonstrated difference in group variables indicating instruction adherence.

Comments

Includes bibliography.

Recommended Citation

Brydon, Cassidy, "ONLINE OR OFFLINE: LIKELIHOOD OF COMPLETION OF EXPRESSIVE WRITING EXERCISES BASED ON ADMINISTRATION MODALITY FOR A NON-TREATMENT SEEKING COLLEGE STUDENT POPULATION" (2019). Harriet L Wilkes Honors College Theses 2010 - 2019. 420.
https://digitalcommons.fau.edu/etd_honors_2/420

Extent

37 p.

Identifier

FAUHT00071