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.
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.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
108
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.
Ranjani B Iyer
Novi, Michigan, United States
Assess the current level of Loneliness
To assess the current level of loneliness in high school students through UCLA loneliness scale.
Time frame: Baseline data through the pre-UCLA survey scores
Changes in Loneliness levels
To assess the beneficial impact of Heartfulness program on loneliness in high school students in the US.
Time frame: 28 days for 15 minutes every day based on a 28-day calendar
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