In this study, people who suffer from strong self-critical tendencies will be randomized to two study conditions. The first group receives an account to an internet-based self-help intervention. The second group is a waiting control group. In both conditions additional care or treatment is allowed. The aim of the study is to investigate the effectiveness of an internet-based self-help intervention on depressive, anxiety and stress symptoms compared to a waiting list. Assessments are at baseline, 8-week and 6-months post-randomization. After 8 weeks, participants in the waiting control group get also access to the intervention and fill out questionnaires after 8 weeks again.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
122
University of Bern
Bern, Switzerland
Depression anxiety stress scale (DASS)
Time frame: 8-week
Self-Compassion Scale
Time frame: Baseline, 8-week, 6-month
Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview
Time frame: Baseline, 8-week
Forms of Self-Criticism and Self-Reassurance Scale
Time frame: Baseline, 8-week, 6-month
Comprehensive Inventory of Mindfulness Experiences
Time frame: Baseline, 8-week, 6-month
Positive and Negative Affective Schedule
Time frame: Baseline, 8-week, 6-month
Fear of Self-Compassion Scale
Time frame: Baseline, 8-week, 6-month
Satisfaction with Life Scale
Time frame: Baseline, 8-week, 6-month
Questionnaire for the Assessment of Adaptive and Maladaptive Shame
Time frame: Baseline, 8-week, 6-month
Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale
Time frame: Baseline, 8-week, 6-month follow-up
Client Satisfaction Questionnaire
Time frame: 8-week
Depression anxiety stress scale (DASS)
Time frame: 6-month
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