Bullying of Child
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of this research study is to conduct a pilot randomized controlled trial of a game-based intervention is able to increase help-seeking-related knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors, reduce health risk factors/behaviors, and increase resiliencies among sexual and gender minority (SGM) youth. The goals of the proposed study are to: (1) Test the feasibility and acceptability of a game-based intervention to increase help-seeking-related knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors among SGM youth; and (2) Using a randomized controlled trial, test the efficacy of a game-based intervention to increase help-seeking-related knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors, reduce health risk factors/behaviors, and increase resiliencies among SGM youth.
Detailed description
The purpose of this research study is to conduct a pilot randomized controlled trial of a game-based intervention is able to increase help-seeking-related knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors, reduce health risk factors/behaviors, and increase resiliencies among sexual and gender minority (SGM) youth. The goals of the proposed study are to: (1) Test the feasibility and acceptability of a game-based intervention to increase help-seeking-related knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors among SGM youth; and (2) Using a randomized controlled trial, test the efficacy of a game-based intervention to increase help-seeking-related knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors, reduce health risk factors/behaviors, and increase resiliencies among SGM youth.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALOnline Game
LGBTQ Bullying game
BEHAVIORALLGBTQ Resources
This group receives LGBTQ Resources
Sponsors
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
University of Pittsburgh
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
14 Years to 18 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Must identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, transgender or another sexual or gender minority * must have bullying experience * must have access to a computer and email
Exclusion criteria
* Residence outside of United States * Not within the age range
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Participants With Changes in Help Seeking Scores | Baseline and 1-month post intervention | A measure of help-seeking intentions for emotional/mental distress from different sources of help. Options range from 1= never, 2=rarely, 3=occasionally, 4=a moderate amount, 5=a great deal. Total scale is out of 105 with higher scores indicating greater health seeking intentions. Questions were asked about: parents/guardians, relatives/family member, teacher, friend, mental health professional, nurse or doctor, and phone/chat line. Mean scores will be calculated at baseline and 1-month post intervention. These scores will then be compared to determine change over the intervention period. |
Countries
United States
Participant flow
Participants by arm
| Arm | Count |
|---|---|
| Intervention Group This group receives the game
Online Game: LGBTQ Bullying game | 120 |
| Control Group This group receives LGBTQ resources only
LGBTQ Resources: This group receives LGBTQ Resources | 120 |
| Total | 240 |
Baseline characteristics
| Characteristic | Intervention Group | Control Group | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, Customized 14 | 16 Participants | 19 Participants | 35 Participants |
| Age, Customized 15 | 33 Participants | 33 Participants | 66 Participants |
| Age, Customized 16 | 37 Participants | 34 Participants | 71 Participants |
| Age, Customized 17 | 28 Participants | 28 Participants | 56 Participants |
| Age, Customized 18 | 6 Participants | 6 Participants | 12 Participants |
| Ethnicity (NIH/OMB) Hispanic or Latino | 28 Participants | 21 Participants | 49 Participants |
| Ethnicity (NIH/OMB) Not Hispanic or Latino | 92 Participants | 99 Participants | 191 Participants |
| Ethnicity (NIH/OMB) Unknown or Not Reported | 0 Participants | 0 Participants | 0 Participants |
| Race (NIH/OMB) American Indian or Alaska Native | 0 Participants | 0 Participants | 0 Participants |
| Race (NIH/OMB) Asian | 0 Participants | 4 Participants | 4 Participants |
| Race (NIH/OMB) Black or African American | 9 Participants | 3 Participants | 12 Participants |
| Race (NIH/OMB) More than one race | 14 Participants | 19 Participants | 33 Participants |
| Race (NIH/OMB) Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 3 Participants | 5 Participants | 8 Participants |
| Race (NIH/OMB) Unknown or Not Reported | 8 Participants | 4 Participants | 12 Participants |
| Race (NIH/OMB) White | 86 Participants | 85 Participants | 171 Participants |
| Sex/Gender, Customized cisgender boys | 18 Participants | 21 Participants | 39 Participants |
| Sex/Gender, Customized cisgender girls | 39 Participants | 49 Participants | 88 Participants |
| Sex/Gender, Customized gender minority | 63 Participants | 50 Participants | 113 Participants |
Adverse events
| Event type | EG000 affected / at risk | EG001 affected / at risk |
|---|---|---|
| deaths Total, all-cause mortality | 0 / 120 | 0 / 120 |
| other Total, other adverse events | 0 / 120 | 0 / 120 |
| serious Total, serious adverse events | 0 / 120 | 0 / 120 |
Outcome results
Primary
Number of Participants With Changes in Help Seeking Scores
A measure of help-seeking intentions for emotional/mental distress from different sources of help. Options range from 1= never, 2=rarely, 3=occasionally, 4=a moderate amount, 5=a great deal. Total scale is out of 105 with higher scores indicating greater health seeking intentions. Questions were asked about: parents/guardians, relatives/family member, teacher, friend, mental health professional, nurse or doctor, and phone/chat line. Mean scores will be calculated at baseline and 1-month post intervention. These scores will then be compared to determine change over the intervention period.
Time frame: Baseline and 1-month post intervention
| Arm | Measure | Category | Value (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intervention Group | Number of Participants With Changes in Help Seeking Scores | Positive Change - yes | 28 Participants |
| Intervention Group | Number of Participants With Changes in Help Seeking Scores | Positive Change - no | 44 Participants |
| Control Group | Number of Participants With Changes in Help Seeking Scores | Positive Change - yes | 28 Participants |
| Control Group | Number of Participants With Changes in Help Seeking Scores | Positive Change - no | 55 Participants |