Self Esteem
Conditions
Keywords
cognitive behavior therapy
Brief summary
The study will investigate a novel CBT based treatment approach for low self-esteem among adolescents.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALCognitive behavior therapy
Internet-based CBT intervention based on CBT theory as well as self-determination therapy for low self-esteem among adolescents.
Sponsors
Linkoeping University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
15 Years to 19 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Low self-esteem, as indicated by rating of \< 20 the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale. * Age between 15 and 19 years old. * Access to a computer, smartphone, or tablet with internet access. * Write and speak Swedish. * In case of use of psychotropical medication, a stable dose for the past three months prior to registration and no planned changes during the treatment.
Exclusion criteria
* Other ongoing psychological treatment that affects the treatment received in the study. * No comorbid severe depressive symptoms and no suicidal plans. * Ongoing alcohol use disorder, as indicated by Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT). * Severe psychiatric comorbidities (e.g. psychosis, anorexia nervosa) that requires specialist care within the regular psychiatric care.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Change in Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale | Before treatment, after 3 weeks, after 7 weeks and follow-up at 12 months after treatment termination. | A 10-item measure of self-esteem. Sum scores range between 0-30. A higher score indicates a higher self-esteem. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Change in Robson Self-concept Questionnaire | Before treatment, after 7 weeks and follow-up at 12 months after treatment termination. | A 30-item measure of self-esteem. Sum scores range between 0-210. A higher score indicates a higher self-esteem. |
| Change in Self-Compassion Scale Short Format | Before treatment, after 7 weeks and follow-up at 12 months after treatment termination. | A 12-item measure of self-compassion. Sum scores range between 1-5. A higher score indicates higher self-compassion. |
| Change in Performance based self-esteem Scale | Before treatment, after 7 weeks and follow-up at 12 months after treatment termination. | A 4-item measure of performance based self-esteem. Sum scores range between 4-20. A higher score indicates a higher performance based self-esteem. |
| Change in Brunnsviken Brief Quality of Life Questionnaire | Before treatment, after 7 weeks and follow-up at 12 months after treatment termination. | Measure of subjective quality of life. Sum scores can range between 0 and 96. Higher scores indicate a higher quality of life. |
| Change in Generalised Anxiety Disorder 7-item scale | Before treatment, after 7 weeks and follow-up at 12 months after treatment termination. | Seven item measure of generalized anxiety disorder. Sum score range from 0 to 21, with higher scores indicating more generalized anxiety. Cut-offs for interpretation: 0-5 minimal anxiety, 6-9 mild anxiety, 10-14 moderate anxiety, and 15-21 severe anxiety. |
| Change in Alcohol Use Disorder Identification Test | Before treatment, after 7 weeks and follow-up at 12 months after treatment termination. | A 10 item measure of alcohol use disorders. Sum scores range from 0-40. A higher score indicates higher alcohol use. |
| Change in Rathus assertiveness schedule - 6 | Before treatment, after 7 weeks and follow-up at 12 months after treatment termination. | Six item measure of assertiveness. Sum score range from -18 to 18. A higher score indicates higher assertiveness. |
| Change in Patient Health Questionnaire | Before treatment, after 7 weeks and follow-up at 12 months after treatment termination. | A 9 item measure of depressive symptoms. Sum scores range from 0-27. A higher score indicates more depressive symptoms. |
Countries
Sweden
Outcome results
None listed