The Effectiveness of Social Skills Training on Cognitive Flexibility, Self-Expression, and Emotion Regulation in Students

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 4

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20260419069107N1

Enrollment

Registered

2026-05-03

Start date

2026-04-25

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-01

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Conditions

Promotion of Mental Well-being and Academic Performance in Students.

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Students in this group will participate in a social skills training program. The intervention consists of 12 weekly training sessions, each lasting 60 minutes, cond

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Male

Age

15 Years to 18 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: High School Students (Grades 10-12) in Chabahar City Aged 15-18 Years Their Own and Parental Informed Consent

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: History of Diagnosed Severe Psychiatric Disorders Current Use of Medications Affecting Cognitive or Emotional Functions Unwillingness to Participate in Training Sessions

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The “Cognitive Flexibility Score measured using the standard Cognitive Flexibility Inventory (CFI) by Dennis and Vander Wal” is defined as the primary outcome of the study. This variable reflects the participants’ ability to shift perspectives, adapt to new situations, and manage cognitive challenges effectively. The score will be recorded numerically within the validated range of the instrument at baseline and after completion of the social skills training program. The change in this score will serve as the main indicator of the intervention’s effectiveness, and the sample size has been calculated based on the expected difference in this outcome between the intervention and control groups. Timepoint: Baseline (before intervention), and at the end of the 8-week intervention period. Method of measurement: The outcome variable will be measured using the Cognitive Flexibility Inventory developed by Dennis and Vander Wal. This inventory is a standardized self-report instrument designed to assess an individual’s level of cognitive flexibility, including the ability to shift perspectives, identify alternative solutions in challenging situations, and perceive situations as controllable. The questionnaire consists of multiple items rated on a five-point Likert scale ranging from “strongly disagree” to “strongly agree,” and the total score reflects the individual’s level of cognitive flexibility. This instrument has been widely used in psychological and educational research and has demonstrated acceptable validity and reliability.	—

Measure

Time frame

The “Cognitive Flexibility Score measured using the standard Cognitive Flexibility Inventory (CFI) by Dennis and Vander Wal” is defined as the primary outcome of the study. This variable reflects the participants’ ability to shift perspectives, adapt to new situations, and manage cognitive challenges effectively. The score will be recorded numerically within the validated range of the instrument at baseline and after completion of the social skills training program. The change in this score will serve as the main indicator of the intervention’s effectiveness, and the sample size has been calculated based on the expected difference in this outcome between the intervention and control groups. Timepoint: Baseline (before intervention), and at the end of the 8-week intervention period. Method of measurement: The outcome variable will be measured using the Cognitive Flexibility Inventory developed by Dennis and Vander Wal. This inventory is a standardized self-report instrument designed to assess an individual’s level of cognitive flexibility, including the ability to shift perspectives, identify alternative solutions in challenging situations, and perceive situations as controllable. The questionnaire consists of multiple items rated on a five-point Likert scale ranging from “strongly disagree” to “strongly agree,” and the total score reflects the individual’s level of cognitive flexibility. This instrument has been widely used in psychological and educational research and has demonstrated acceptable validity and reliability.

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Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactSaber Jedgal

Islamic Azad University

saber.jadgall79@gmail.com+98 54 3762 0000

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jun 11, 2026