Motivational Psychotherapy for Adolescent Depression and Academic Self-Concept: A Pilot Trial in a Non-Western Context
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 已完成
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 30
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Change in Depression Score from Baseline to 8 Weeks Post-Intervention
研究概览
简要总结
This pilot study investigates the effectiveness of Motivational Psychotherapy in reducing symptoms of depression and improving academic self-concept among adolescent girls in Iran. A total of 30 participants aged 13 to 17 were randomly assigned to an experimental group receiving Motivational Psychotherapy and a control group receiving no treatment. The intervention consisted of 8 weekly sessions based on the principles of motivational interviewing and was tailored to adolescent needs. Outcomes were measured using the Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II) and the Academic Self-Concept Questionnaire (ASCQ). Results suggest the potential benefit of this culturally sensitive approach in non-Western adolescent populations.
详细描述
This randomized controlled pilot trial evaluated the effectiveness of Motivational Psychotherapy in reducing depressive symptoms and improving academic self-concept among adolescent girls in Iran. A total of 30 participants aged 13-17 years were randomly assigned to either the Motivational Psychotherapy group or a no-intervention control group.
The intervention consisted of 8 weekly individual sessions (60 minutes each) based on a manualized Motivational Psychotherapy protocol, adapted for adolescents in a non-Western context. The sessions focused on resolving ambivalence, enhancing intrinsic motivation, and strengthening environmental support.
Outcome measures included the Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II) for depressive symptoms and the Academic Self-Concept Questionnaire (ASCQ) for academic self-concept. Data were analyzed using ANCOVA to control for baseline differences between groups. The results showed significant improvement in depression scores and academic self-concept in the intervention group compared to the control group, supporting the feasibility and cultural relevance of Motivational Psychotherapy for adolescent mental health.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Non Randomized
- 干预模型
- Parallel
- 主要目的
- Treatment
- 盲法
- None
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 13 Years 至 17 Years（Child）
- 性别
- Female
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •Inclusion Criteria:
- •Female adolescents aged 13 to 17 years
- •Clinical diagnosis of mild to moderate depression based on DSM-5 criteria
- •Currently enrolled in middle or high school
- •Informed consent obtained from parents/legal guardians and assent from adolescents
排除标准
- •Severe depression requiring urgent psychiatric care
- •Diagnosis of a major psychiatric disorder (e.g., bipolar disorder, psychosis)
- •Ongoing psychotherapy or psychotropic medication use
- •Significant cognitive or developmental disability interfering with participation
- •Exclusion Criteria:
研究组 & 干预措施
Motivational Psychotherapy
Participants receive Motivational Psychotherapy intervention.
干预措施: Motivational Psychotherapy (Behavioral)
No Intervention
Participants receive no psychological intervention during the study period.
结局指标
主要结局
Change in Depression Score from Baseline to 8 Weeks Post-Intervention
时间窗: Baseline and 8 weeks after start of intervention
Depression symptoms will be assessed using the Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II; range 0-63, higher scores indicate worse depression). The mean change in BDI-II scores from baseline to 8 weeks will be analyzed between the Motivational Psychotherapy and control groups.
Change in Depression Score from Baseline to 8 Weeks Post-Intervention
时间窗: Baseline and 8 weeks after start of intervention
Depression symptoms will be assessed using the Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II; range 0-63, higher scores indicate worse depression). The mean change in BDI-II scores from baseline to 8 weeks will be analyzed between the Motivational Psychotherapy and control groups.
次要结局
- Change in Depression Score from Baseline to 8 Weeks Post-Intervention(Baseline and 8 weeks after start of intervention)
研究者
Atefe Momeni
Clinical Psychology Researcher, Islamic Azad University, Tehran Electronic Branch
Islamic Azad University, Sanandaj