The study will investigate a novel CBT based treatment approach for low self-esteem among adolescents.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
52
Internet-based CBT intervention based on CBT theory as well as self-determination therapy for low self-esteem among adolescents.
Linköping University
Linköping, Sweden
Change in Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale
A 10-item measure of self-esteem. Sum scores range between 0-30. A higher score indicates a higher self-esteem.
Time frame: Before treatment, after 3 weeks, after 7 weeks and follow-up at 12 months after treatment termination.
Change in Brunnsviken Brief Quality of Life Questionnaire
Measure of subjective quality of life. Sum scores can range between 0 and 96. Higher scores indicate a higher quality of life.
Time frame: Before treatment, after 7 weeks and follow-up at 12 months after treatment termination.
Change in Robson Self-concept Questionnaire
A 30-item measure of self-esteem. Sum scores range between 0-210. A higher score indicates a higher self-esteem.
Time frame: Before treatment, after 7 weeks and follow-up at 12 months after treatment termination.
Change in Self-Compassion Scale Short Format
A 12-item measure of self-compassion. Sum scores range between 1-5. A higher score indicates higher self-compassion.
Time frame: Before treatment, after 7 weeks and follow-up at 12 months after treatment termination.
Change in Performance based self-esteem Scale
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.
Time frame: Before treatment, after 7 weeks and follow-up at 12 months after treatment termination.
Change in Patient Health Questionnaire
A 9 item measure of depressive symptoms. Sum scores range from 0-27. A higher score indicates more depressive symptoms.
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Time frame: Before treatment, after 7 weeks and follow-up at 12 months after treatment termination.
Change in Generalised Anxiety Disorder 7-item scale
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.
Time frame: Before treatment, after 7 weeks and follow-up at 12 months after treatment termination.
Change in Alcohol Use Disorder Identification Test
A 10 item measure of alcohol use disorders. Sum scores range from 0-40. A higher score indicates higher alcohol use.
Time frame: Before treatment, after 7 weeks and follow-up at 12 months after treatment termination.
Change in Rathus assertiveness schedule - 6
Six item measure of assertiveness. Sum score range from -18 to 18. A higher score indicates higher assertiveness.
Time frame: Before treatment, after 7 weeks and follow-up at 12 months after treatment termination.