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Academic Frontiers
Effectiveness of Online Rewriting Life Story Intervention Program on the Anxiety and Depressive Symptoms of COVID-19 Survivors
ACADEMIC FRONTIERS Multidisciplinary e-Publication, 1(8), 71-78, ISSN: 3082-4400, 2025.
Recommended Citation:
Flores, J. R. L., & Francisco, M. B. (2025). Effectiveness of Online Rewriting Life Story Intervention Program on the Anxiety and Depressive Symptoms of COVID-19 Survivors. ACADEMIC FRONTIERS Multidisciplinary e-Publication, 1(8), 71–78. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17982205
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Flores et al.
Abstract
This study evaluated the effectiveness of the Online Rewriting Life Story Intervention Program (ORLSIP), a modified version of the Narrative Connection Intervention applying the Translational Storytelling Heuristic from the Communicated Narrative Sense-Making (CNSM) theory (Koenig Kellas, 2018). ORLSIP is a three-week structured, narrative-based program designed to help participants process and reframe pandemic-related experiences and mental health challenges. Conducted entirely online, the study was completed by eleven (n=11) Filipino COVID-19 survivors aged 24 to 40 who experienced mild to severe cases of the virus before vaccine availability. Using a pre-test and post-test control group design, anxiety and depressive symptoms were measured with the Hopkins Symptoms Checklist (HSCL-25). Results demonstrated significant reductions in depressive symptoms within the experimental group. And anxiety symptoms also decreased significantly within the experimental group, though between-group comparisons did not reach statistical significance. The effect size analysis highlighted practical relevance for anxiety reduction. These findings underscore that ORLSIP is an effective, accessible, culturally relevant intervention for reducing psychological distress, particularly in crisis contexts where face-to-face therapy is inaccessible. The study reinforces the applicability of narrative-based online therapy in digital formats, supporting mental health recovery among vulnerable populations. Given its effectiveness, ORLSIP can be integrated into public health programs, chronic illness management, and workplace wellness initiatives. Future research should explore its long-term efficacy, hybrid delivery models, and applicability to other trauma-affected populations. By expanding digital mental health interventions, ORLSIP has the potential to bridge critical gaps in psychological care and support global mental health resilience.
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