Problems With Self-assertiveness
Conditions
Brief summary
Some people have problems with self-assertiveness. That can have negative impact on their lives. This study will test a constructive self-assertiveness intervention program delivered online. In addition, the relative effect of guidance during the intervention will be investigated. In a randomized controlled trial three groups will be compared: 1. constructive self-assertiveness with guidance 2. constructive self-assertiveness without guidance 3. Waitlist control
Detailed description
Some people have problems with self-assertiveness. That can have negative impact on their lives. This study will test a constructive self-assertiveness intervention program delivered online. In addition, the relative effect of guidance during the intervention will be investigated. In a randomized controlled trial three groups will be compared: 1. constructive self-assertiveness with guidance 2. constructive self-assertiveness without guidance 3. Waitlist control The treatment (and wait) will be 10 weeks.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALConstructive self-assertiveness program via the internet
Participants will get one chapter a week to work with. All chapters are presented on web pages and include information and exercises and end with homework assignments.
Sponsors
Stockholm University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Outcomes Assessor)
Intervention model description
A randomized controlled trial with three groups.
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Human, * At least 18 years old, * Able to speak and read Swedish, * Informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
* Severe depression (as defined by a PHQ9 score of 15 points or higher), * If on medication the dosage has been stable for at least the past 3 months, * No ongoing psychotherapy.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Adaptive and Aggressive Assertiveness Scale | Up to 12 months | A self-report questionnaire measuring Adaptive and Aggressive Assertiveness. Higher scores mean a worse outcome. Minimum and maximum values: 30-150. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Patient Health Questionnaire 9-item | Up to 12 months | Depression questionnaire. Higher scores mean a worse outcome. Higher scores mean a worse outcome. Minimum and maximum values: 0-27. |
| Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7 | Up to 12 months | General Anxiety questionnaire. Higher scores mean a worse outcome. Minimum and maximum values: 0-27. |
| Liebowitz Social Anxiety Scale , self-report | Up to 12 months | Social Anxiety questionnaire. Higher scores mean a worse outcome. Minimum and maximum values: 0-144. |
| Rathus Assertiveness Schedule | Up to 12 months | Assertiveness questionnaire. Higher scores mean a worse outcome. Minimum and maximum values: -30 to +30. |
| Well-being scale | Up to 12 months | Depression scale. Lower scores mean a worse outcome. Minimum and maximum values: 0-72. |
Countries
Sweden
Outcome results
None listed