Self Esteem
Conditions
Brief summary
The study will investigate a CBT based treatment approach for low self-esteem among young adults.
Detailed description
The study will test an adapted guided internet-delivered self-help program (Self-Esteem in Young Adults -SIYA) which lasts for seven weeks. Following recruitment via social media and a telephone interview, included participants will be randomized to active treatment or control. The control group will receive the intervention later.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALCognitive behavior therapy
Internet-based CBT intervention based on CBT theory, self-determination theory and self-compassion therapy for low self-esteem among young adults.
Sponsors
Linkoeping University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 25 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
Low self-esteem, as indicated by rating of \< 20 the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale. Age between 18 and 25 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, and after 7 weeks (post-treatment assesment). | 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 and after 7 weeks (post-treatment assessment) | 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 and after 7 weeks (post-treatment assessment) | A 12-item measure of self-compassion. Sum scores range between 1-5. A higher score indicates higher self-compassion. |
| Change in Patient Health Questionnaire | Before treatment and after 7 weeks (post-treatment assessment) | A 9 item measure of depressive symptoms. Sum scores range from 0-27. A higher score indicates more depressive symptoms. |
| Change in Brunnsviken Brief Quality of Life Questionnaire | Before treatment and after 7 weeks (post-treatment assessment) | Measure of subjective quality of life. Sum scores can range between 0 and 96. Higher scores indicate a higher quality of life. |
| Change in Alcohol Use Disorder Identification Test | Before treatment and after 7 weeks (post-treatment assessment) | A 10 item measure of alcohol use disorders. Sum scores range from 0-40. A higher score indicates higher alcohol use. |
| Change in Performance based self-esteem Scale | Before treatment and after 7 weeks (post-treatment assessment) | 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 Rathus assertiveness schedule - 6 | Before treatment and after 7 weeks (post-treatment assessment) | Six item measure of assertiveness. Sum score range from -18 to 18. A higher score indicates higher assertiveness. |
| Change in Generalised Anxiety Disorder 7-item scale | Before treatment and after 7 weeks (post-treatment assessment) | 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. |
Countries
Sweden
Outcome results
None listed