stress, trauma-specific symptoms, anxiety, depression, self-harm, substance use, somatic and sleep problems
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: Adolescents and young adults of all genders from the German general population
In the planned survey, the connections between current political developments and issues with the mental health
Sponsors
Klinik und Poliklinik für Kinder- und Jugendpsychiatrie, Psychosomatik und Psychotherapie der Universtiät Regensburg am Bezirksklinikum Regensburg
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
16 Years to 21 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Adequate understanding of the German language
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: younger than 16 years, older than 21 years
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| In the planned survey, the connections between current political developments and issues with the mental health and stress of adolescents and young adults are to be investigated. Participants will be asked about their perspectives and opinions on the following current political issues: Political conflicts and wars, climate crisis, legalization of cannabis in Germany and the COVID-19 pandemic. Instruments used : As research method the study uses self-generated survey items and questionnaires. The survey items ask about attitudes on the topics of “political conflicts and wars” (e.g. sources of information, social media images, future expectations), “climate crisis” (e.g. commitment, future expectations), “cannabis legalization” (e.g. personal attitude, point of view) and “COVID-19 pandemic” (e.g. infections, attitude towards vaccination, future expectations). In addition, associated stress experiences (e.g. trauma-specific symptoms, anxiety, depression, self-harm, substance use, somatic and sleep problems) are assessed. The following questionnaires are used: - Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) (Löwe et al., 2002): Inquiry of depressive symptoms. - Depression Anxiety Stress Scales - German-language short version (DASS) (Nilges & Essau, 2021): Instrument for screening for depression, anxiety and stress. - WHO-5 Well-Being Index (WHO-5) (Bech et al., 2003): Assessment of own well-being (e.g. good mood, activity). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Furthermore, the connections between perspectives and the experience of stress with personality traits and behavioral habits will be investigated. These include personality factors such as empathy, as well as behaviors such as media use and the use of artificial intelligence. In addition, attitudes (e.g. optimism, sense of control, mental health and psychotherapy) will be surveyed. Self-generated survey items and the following questionnaires are also used here: - Short Scale for Measuring General Self-efficacy Beliefs (ASKU) (Beierlein et al., 2014): Assessment of one's own self-efficacy experience in difficult situations. - Big Five Inventory (BFI-10) (Rammstedt et al., 2012): Assessment of the personality dimensions extraversion, neuroticism, openness, conscientiousness and agreeableness. - Perth Alexithymia Questionnaire - Short form (PAQ-S) (Kaemmerer et al., 2021; Preece et al., 2023): Assessment of difficulties in recognizing and naming one's own feelings as well as the tendency not to be able to concentrate on one's own feelings as an outwardly directed thinking style. Positive and negative feelings are assessed. | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Public ContactRomuald Brunner
Lehrstuhl für Kinder- und Jugendpsychiatrie und -psychotherapie
Outcome results
None listed