Effectiveness of a World Digital Detox Program for Enhancing Youth and Family Well-being: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Completed
- Sponsor
- Innowage Limited
- Enrollment
- 168
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Perceived Stress Scale (PSS)
Study Overview
Brief Summary
The pervasive presence of digital devices and technology has reshaped contemporary society, providing numerous benefits but also prompting concerns about prolonged screen time, particularly with smartphones and social media. These concerns extend to their impact on interpersonal relationships and mental well-being. The Zep Foundation's World Digital Detox Program to address the challenges posed by excessive screen exposure, social media usage, and digital screen dependency.
This study aimed to assess the efficacy of the digital detox family intervention, endorsed by the World Digital Detox Day program, in curbing the use of digital devices-specifically smartphones and social media-and enhancing the overall well-being of youth and families.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Intervention Model
- Parallel
- Primary Purpose
- Supportive Care
- Masking
- Single (Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 10 Years to 14 Years (Child)
- Sex
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria
- •for Caregivers:
- •Age 18 or older at baseline assessment;
- •Primary caregiver responsible for the care of an adolescent 10-14 who is a resident in the same household
- •Able to speak English
- •Agreement to participate in the program;
- •Consent for self and child to participate in the study.
- •for Adolescents:
- •Age 10-14 at baseline assessment;
- •Agreed to participate in the study;
- •Caregiver consent to participate in the study.
Exclusion Criteria
- •Serious Medical Conditions requiring frequent hospitalization
- •Special Educational Need Children and Adolescents
- •Substance abuse
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Perceived Stress Scale (PSS)
Time Frame: From baseline to 4-week post intervention
The 10-item PSS was used to assess perception of stress.
Secondary Outcomes
- Mental Health Continuum Short Form (MHC-SF)(From baseline to 4-week post intervention)
- Family Health Behaviours Scale (FHBS)(From baseline to 4-week post intervention)
- Family Communication Scale (FCS)(From baseline to 4-week post intervention)
- Media Multitasking-Revised (MMT-R) scale(From baseline to 4-week post intervention)