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ArticleInternet interventions2026

Optimizing prompt frequency in a brief online emotion regulation training for community adults: A three-arm randomized controlled trial.

Wan-Lan Chen

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Wan-Lan ChenDepartment of Human Development and Psychology, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan.

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Background: Online emotion regulation interventions show promise for addressing mental health concerns, yet optimal delivery parameters remain unclear. This study aimed to (1) evaluate the efficacy of a brief online emotion regulation (ER) intervention against a robust active control, and (2) investigate the impact of practice prompt frequency on clinical outcomes. Methods: In this three-arm randomized controlled trial, community adults ( Conclusions: Brief online emotion regulation training effectively reduces depression and stress compared to a robust active control. While single daily prompts were sufficient for initial skill acquisition-suggesting a minimal effective dose for engagement-higher frequency supported superior long-term maintenance. These findings point toward adaptive implementation strategies: starting with lower-frequency prompts to reduce burden, then increasing frequency for skill maintenance.

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DepressionDigital mental healthEmotion regulationPerceived stressPrompt frequency

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