Publication date: Aug 23, 2025
Background/Objectives: This study explores the adaptation and implementation of a positive psychological intervention based on the Emotional Styles model to improve well-being and reduce stress in employees with and without intellectual disabilities (IDs). Methods: A longitudinal intervention was conducted in a social foundation with 45 participants (12 with ID). The program, based on Davidson’s six emotional dimensions, included six weekly sessions adapted through Easy Read strategies and COVID-19 adjustments. Data were collected at pre-test, post-test, and six-month follow-up using the Emotional Styles Questionnaire, PERMA Profiler, and UWES-3. Results: Significant improvements were found in outlook, resilience, engagement, relationships, and reduction in negative emotions, with stronger effects for non-ID participants, although context sensibility improved in the ID group. High satisfaction (93% very satisfied) confirmed the program’s acceptability. Conclusions: The adapted intervention effectively enhances emotional well-being in heterogeneous workplaces, supporting inclusive positive psychology practices.
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| Concepts | Keywords |
|---|---|
| Basel | emotional styles |
| Covid | intellectual disability |
| High | well-being at work |
| Therapy | |
| Weekly |
Semantics
| Type | Source | Name |
|---|---|---|
| disease | IDO | intervention |
| disease | MESH | Intellectual Disabilities |
| disease | MESH | COVID-19 |
| disease | MESH | psychological well being |
| drug | DRUGBANK | Isoxaflutole |
| disease | MESH | facial expressions |
| disease | MESH | autism |
| disease | MESH | Developmental Disabilities |
| disease | IDO | process |
| drug | DRUGBANK | Spinosad |
| drug | DRUGBANK | Etoperidone |
| drug | DRUGBANK | Coenzyme M |
| drug | DRUGBANK | Trestolone |
| disease | MESH | Loneliness |