Loneliness
Conditions
Brief summary
This quantitative study assesses the baseline loneliness scores in all the high school students in the US. Assessments at baseline will include the UCLA loneliness scale. The Google form questionnaire will ask the high schoolers for their email address and their parent's email address (if they are under 18). The form will also include a question eliciting interest in participation in the 4-weeks Heartfulness program. The program will include tools that promote a heart-based nurturing environment focusing on relaxation, positivity, and developing growth mindsets.
Detailed description
The specific aims of the study are: 1. To assess the current level of loneliness in high school students through the UCLA loneliness scale. 2. To assess the beneficial impact of the Heartfulness program on loneliness in high school students in the US.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALSelf-Care Program through Heartfulness
A four-week Self-Care program through Heartfulness will be offered to participants in the Heartfulness group. This would include a daily practice of relaxation tools for 15 minutes a day using an app and once a week webinar for 30 minutes. Guided relaxation and meditation sessions will be offered to the participants during the intervention weeks. These virtual sessions were conducted by Heartfulness Champions and certified trainers from Heartfulness Institute.
Sponsors
Heartfulness Institute
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
DOUBLE (Subject, Investigator)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
14 Years to 19 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Participants are High School students in the US and willing to participate in the study
Exclusion criteria
* Non-English speaking high school students in the US and those with mental health diagnoses such as Major Depressive Disorder and Anxiety disorders.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Assess the current level of Loneliness | Baseline data through the pre-UCLA survey scores | To assess the current level of loneliness in high school students through UCLA loneliness scale. |
| Changes in Loneliness levels | 28 days for 15 minutes every day based on a 28-day calendar | To assess the beneficial impact of Heartfulness program on loneliness in high school students in the US. |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed