None listed
Conditions
Interventions
Others(Smartphone-based Behavioral Activation Digital Intervention (Mobile Application)) : This study is a prospective randomized controlled trial designed to evaluate the effectiveness of a smartphon
planned and performed one goal-directed action aligned with this value.
Week 7: Planned and performed 1–2 goal-directed actions aligned with the relevant value.
Week 8: Planned and performed up to thr
Sponsors
DANKOOK UNIVERSITY
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: The inclusion criteria for this study were young adults in their 20s and 30s residing in South Korea who were able to use a smartphone and access the internet, and who scored 16 or higher on the 20-item CES-D (Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale) during the preliminary screening. Participants were required to understand the study procedures and voluntarily provide consent. Individuals with severe psychiatric disorders such as bipolar disorder or schizophrenia, current suicide risk, severe alcohol or substance abuse problems, significant physical illnesses that limit activity, or inability to use a smartphone or the internet were excluded.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: The exclusion criteria for this study were as follows: First, individuals diagnosed with major psychiatric disorders such as bipolar disorder or schizophrenia, as these conditions may hinder the effectiveness of behavioral activation therapy. Second, individuals with a high risk of suicide, as immediate professional intervention is required in such cases, and the digital nature of the app limits the provision of sufficient support. Third, individuals with severe alcohol or substance abuse problems, which could interfere with the effectiveness of behavioral activation therapy. Fourth, individuals with serious physical illnesses that restrict activity, as this may hinder the planning and execution of activities required during the therapeutic process. Fifth, individuals who are unable to use a smartphone or access the internet, as the use of such devices is essential for digital therapeutic interventions. These exclusion criteria were verified during the remote recruitment process through a preliminary screening prior to app installation, assessing psychiatric conditions, suicide risk, alcohol and substance abuse, and serious physical illness.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in Depression(Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale, CESD-11);Change in Stress (Korean Version of the Perceived Stress Scale, PSS);Change in Life Satisfaction (Korean Version of the Satisfaction with Life Scale, SWLS);Effect size (Cohen’s d) for changes in depression, stress, and life satisfaction after 8 weeks | — |
Countries
Korea, Republic of
Contacts
Public ContactYou Jung Kim
DANKOOK UNIVERSITY
Outcome results
None listed