Digital intervention effectiveness for the loneliness and depression of college students
- Conditions
- Not Applicable
- Registration Number
- KCT0009449
- Lead Sponsor
- Sungkyunkwan University
- Brief Summary
Modest decreases in loneliness and depression post-intervention were observed, although not statistically significant (likely due to small sample size). Welch's ANOVA found no significant differences between intervention groups (UCLA Loneliness: P=.5917; PHQ-9: P=.5058). Qualitative data indicated user satisfaction, with suggestions for improved app effectiveness and personalization. Conclusions: Despite limitations, the study suggests the potential of well-designed digital interventions in alleviating college students' loneliness and depression. Findings underscore the importance of accessible digital tools, mental health literacy education, and comprehensive support systems. Further research with larger samples is needed.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Completed
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 27
A total of 63 undergraduate and graduate students aged 18-27 were initially recruited through the university's portal. Inclusion criteria required participants to have loneliness scores of 34-40 or higher on the UCLA Loneliness Scale and depression scores of 6 or higher on the PHQ-9.
Participants with UCLA loneliness index below 34 and a depression index below 6 (the numbers can be slightly adjusted depending on the number of participants)
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional Study
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method PHQ9, UCLA Loneliness Index
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method usability, satifsaction, attrition rate, self-reported cohort mental health literacy