Psychosocial Correlates of Trait Emotional Intelligence and Psychosomatic Symptoms: A Randomized Controlled Trial of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Among Adolescents Exposed to Bullying.
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 进行中（未招募）
- 入组人数
- 44
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Psychosomatic Symptoms
研究概览
简要总结
This study examines the psychosocial correlates of trait emotional intelligence and psychosomatic symptoms among adolescents exposed to bullying and analyzes the effetiveness of Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program through a randomized controlled trial.
The study is two phased, in which the Phase 1 includes a cross sectional correlational survey that was administered to 403 adolescents aged 14 to 18 years studying in secondary schools and colleges of Rawalpindi and Islamabad, Pakistan to analyze the relationships among childhood traumatic experiences, mindfulness, and level of bullying exposure with trait emotional intelligence and psychosomatic symptoms to identify eligible participants for Phase 2.
In Phase 2, about 44 adolescents meeting eligibility criteria were randomly assigned to either an intervention group that received the 8 week MBSR intervention (n=22) or waitlist control group (n=22). Pre and post assessments were done to examine changes in trait emotional intelligence and psychosomatic symptoms, following the mbsr intervention.
详细描述
Bullying exposure is a concerning issue, specially among adolescents. It often results in severe negative physical and psychological outcomes which also includes low emotional intelligence and increased psychosomatic symptoms. Although, there are many studies that have focused on observing the effectiveness of MBSR or Mindfulness based interventions for reducing stress and regulating emotions, but there are very limited studies that have examined these relationships or have tested MBSR as an intervention, solely for adolescents exposed to bullying.
The current study has a two phased quantitative research design:
Phase 1: Cross Sectional Correlational Survery In this phase, about 403 adolescents aged 14 to 18 years, currently studying in secondary schools and colleges of Rawalpindi and Islamabad, Pakistan were recruited through purposive convinient sampling. They completed a standardized questionnaire including scales such as, Multidimensional Peer Victimization Scale (MPVS-24), the Paediatric ACEs and Related Life Events Screener (PEARLS), the Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS), the Trait Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire Adolescents Short Form (TEIQue-ASF) and the DSM 5 Level 2 Somatic Symptom Scale for Children aged 11 to 17.
Phase 2: Randomized Controlled Trial Adolescents meeting the eligibility criteria based on Phase 1 screening were identified. These adolescents had scored at or above the 75th percentile on the MPVS-24, PEARLS and DSM 5 Level 2 Somatic Symptom indicating significant level of bullying exposure, childhood traumatic experiences and increased psychosomatic symptoms and at or below the 25th percentile on The MAAS and TEIQue-ASF showing low mindfulness and disturbed trait emotional intelligence.
About 44 adolescents that were found eligible were randomized using computer generated random numbers in spss either into interventio group (n=22) who received 8 week MBSR through online platform having 90 minutes sessions and a waitlist control group (n=22) who did not receive any intervention during the study period.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 干预模型
- Parallel
- 主要目的
- Treatment
- 盲法
- Single (Outcomes Assessor)
盲法说明
Assessor blind procedure was employed in which the research assistant responsible for administering post intervention assessments was kept unaware of participants group assignments throughout data collection to minimize assessment bias.
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 14 Years 至 18 Years（Child, Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •Adolescents aged 14 to 18 years currently enrolled in secondary school and colleges of Rawalpindi and Islamabad Pakistan.
- •Score at or above 75th percentile on Multidimensional Peer Victimization Scale (MPVS-24) indicating significant bullying exposure.
- •Score at or above 75th percentile on Pediatric ACEs and Related Life Events Screener (PEARLS) indicating Meaningful childhood trauma history.
- •Score at or below 25th percentile on Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS) Indicating low dispositional mindfulness.
- •Score at or below 25th percentile on Trait Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire Adolescent Short Form (TEIQue-ASF) indicating Impaired trait emotional intelligence.
- •Demonstrate increased psychosomatic symptoms on DSM-5 Level 2 Somatic Symptom Scale for Children aged 11 to
- •Access to smartphone tablet or computer with stable Internet connection for online session participation.
- •Voluntary assent from participant and written informed consent from parent or guardian.
排除标准
- •Current diagnosis of severe Psychiatric disorder such as Psychotic disorder.
- •Currently receiving psychotherapy or any structured psychological treatment.
- •Currently taking psychiatric or Mental health medication.
- •Currently practicing mindfulness related exercises such as meditation Yoga or breathing exercises.
- •Diagnosed chronic physical illness.
- •Diagnosed physical or learning Disability.
- •Unwillingness to commit to attending all eight weekly Online MBSR sessions.
研究组 & 干预措施
Waitlist Control Group
Participants in this arm, receieved no intervention during the study period and were given mbsr program after the study completion.
MBSR Intervention Group
Participants assigned to this arm received 8 week sessions online of MBSR. Each session was 90 minutes long and delivered through video conferencing. Sessions included mindfulness meditation, breathing exercises, body scan practices and group discussions.
干预措施: Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) (Behavioral)
结局指标
主要结局
Psychosomatic Symptoms
时间窗: Baseline and 8 weeks
Measured using DSM-5 Level 2 Somatic Symptom Scale for children aged 11 To 17. A 13 Item scale. Higher scores Indicate greater psychosomatic distress.
Trait Emotional Intelligence
时间窗: Baseline pre intervention and 8 weeks post intervention
Measured using Trait Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire Adolescent Short Form (TEIQue-ASF), a 30 Item self report measure. Higher scores indicate higher Trait emotional intelligence.
次要结局
- Mindfulness(Baseline and 8 weeks)
- Level of Bullying Exposure(Baseline and 8 weeks)
- Childhood Traumatic Experiences(Baseline and 8 weeks)
研究者
Urwah Naeem
Mphil Research Scholar/Student
Fatima Jinnah Women University