Internet-administered CBT for Young Adults With Low Self-esteem

Linkoeping University86 enrolled

Overview

The study will investigate a CBT based treatment approach for low self-esteem among young adults.

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.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Self Esteem

Interventions

Cognitive behavior therapyBEHAVIORAL

Internet-based CBT intervention based on CBT theory, self-determination theory and self-compassion therapy for low self-esteem among young adults.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 25 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

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.

Locations (1)

Department of Behavioral Sciences and Learning, Linköping University

Linköping, Östergötland County, Sweden

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

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, and after 7 weeks (post-treatment assesment).

Secondary Outcomes

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 and after 7 weeks (post-treatment assessment)

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 and after 7 weeks (post-treatment assessment)

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 and after 7 weeks (post-treatment assessment)

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.

Time frame: Before treatment and after 7 weeks (post-treatment assessment)

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.

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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