Mental and Behavioural Disorders
Conditions
Interventions
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy based Journaling Interventions
Conventional Counselling
Sponsors
Ekwutosi Beatrice Oluah
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Adolescents and young adults (primarily within Generations Z and Alpha). Currently enrolled students (e.g., secondary school or tertiary institution). Individuals who report experiencing emotional reactions (positive or negative) related to clothing styles. Individuals who exhibit or endorse irrational beliefs related to clothing or appearance. Ability to read, understand, and complete journaling tasks in the language of instruction. Willingness to participate in a six-week intervention program. Provision of informed consent (and parental/guardian consent where applicable).
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Individuals outside the defined age range (i.e., not adolescents or young adults). Non-students or individuals not currently enrolled in an educational institution. Individuals currently receiving structured psychological treatment (e.g., CBT or other psychotherapy) targeting similar issues. Presence of severe mental health conditions (e.g., severe depression, psychosis) requiring specialized clinical intervention. Inability to read, understand, or complete journaling tasks in the language of instruction. Unwillingness or inability to commit to the full duration of the six-week intervention. Failure to provide informed consent (or parental/guardian consent where required).
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in emotional responses to clothing styles (e.g., levels of positive affect such as confidence and negative affect such as anxiety, shame, or self-consciousness). Change in irrational beliefs related to clothing styles and appearance. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Improvement in self-esteem and self-perception. Reduction in appearance-related anxiety and distress. Enhanced emotional regulation skills. Adoption of more rational, balanced thinking patterns regarding clothing and social evaluation. | — |
Countries
Nigeria
Contacts
Public ContactMkpoikanke Otu
Senior Lecturer University of Nigeria
Outcome results
None listed