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Evaluating a psychosocial intervention to reduce internet addiction and improve mental well-being among adolescents in Goa

A study to assess effectiveness of Psychosocial Intervention Programme on internet addiction and related psychological factors among adolescents from Goa - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/08/093707
Enrollment
200
Registered
2025-08-26
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-09-15

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Psychosocial intervention programme: A structured psychosocial interventions including psychoeducation, time management techniques,explaining effects of internet addiction , how to pre

Sponsors

Sangam Sawant
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Adolescents aged 10 to 19 years. Willingness to participate in the study and attend all intervention sessions. Ability to understand and respond to the study questionnaires in English Informed consent obtained from parents/guardians and assent from the adolescent.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Adolescents with a diagnosed psychiatric disorder (e.g., psychosis, severe depression, bipolar disorder) that requires clinical or pharmacological intervention. Adolescents currently undergoing psychotherapy or counseling for internet addiction or any other psychological issues. Adolescents with neurological disorders or intellectual disabilities that impair their ability to participate in the intervention or respond to questionnaires. Adolescents who do not provide assent or whose parents/guardians do not provide consent. Adolescents with visual, auditory, or communication impairments that limit their ability to engage with the intervention content.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Outcome Name: Reduction in Internet Addiction Type of Outcome: Primary Outcome Description: Change in Internet Addiction scores as measured by Young?s Internet Addiction Test (IAT) from baseline to post-intervention (after 6?8 weeks). Timepoint: Pre-intervention (baseline) and immediately post-intervention.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Secondary Outcome 1 Outcome Name: Change in Depression Levels Outcome Description: Measured using the Depression subscale of DASS-21 at baseline and post-intervention. Timepoint: Pre-intervention (baseline) and immediately post-intervention.;Secondary Outcome 2 Outcome Name: Change in Anxiety Levels Outcome Description: Measured using the Anxiety subscale of DASS-21 at baseline and post-intervention.Timepoint: Pre-intervention (baseline) and immediately post-intervention.;Secondary Outcome 3 Outcome Name: Change in Stress Levels Outcome Description: Measured using the Stress subscale of DASS-21 at baseline and post-interventionTimepoint: Pre-intervention (baseline) and immediately post-intervention.

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactSangam sawant

College of Nursing , Teerthanker Mahaveer University

drjaslinejohn.msn@gmail.com8279816167

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026