Imagery Rescripting Helps Victims Cope With Experienced Injustice

Abstract. In clinical psychology, imagery rescripting (ImRs) is a promising intervention to target negative emotional memories after victimization experiences. The present research tested the effects of ImRs in “minor” cases experienced injustice. After imagining being victim an injustice, participants ( N = 272) were randomly assigned one four conditions univariate design (treatment: active ImRs, passive ImRs; control: pleasant imagery, rehearsal). Dependent variables positive and affect; mediator justice-related satisfaction empowerment. Both empowerment increased decreased affect, but was higher than condition (while by both conditions). These results suggest that can be beneficial even minor experiences these are mediated satisfaction.