Community Discussions and Social Participation

Not Applicable

Not yet recruiting

• Conditions: Participation; Social Behaviour

• Registration Number: NCT07013357
• Lead Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania

Brief Summary

This study tests a brief virtual program designed to boost adults' civic engagement, social connection, and personal goal pursuit.

Detailed Description

Participants are recruited via Forthright, consent online, complete eligibility questions, and select a preferred meeting time. When 20 eligible participants share the same time block, they form a cohort; within that cohort, 10 are randomized to the experimental arm and 10 to the control arm.

Study Timeline

• Status Verified: 2025-06
• Study First Submitted: 2025-06-02
• Study First Submitted QC: 2025-06-02
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-06-02
• Study Start: 2025-06-09
• Study First Posted: 2025-06-10
• Last Update Posted: 2025-06-10
• Primary Completion: 2025-08-29
• Study Completion: 2025-08-29

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 400

Inclusion Criteria

a. To participate in this study, individuals must meet the following eligibility criteria: i. Age: 18 years or older ii. Residency: be a resident of a US state (any state or D.C.) iii. Technology access: must have reliable internet, a webcam, and Zoom capability in their privet space iv. Language: must read and speak English (all materials and sessions are in English)

Exclusion Criteria

i. Inability to provide informed consent ii. Under 18 iii. Individuals who are nonresident aliens iv. Do not have reliable access to the required technology for participation (e.g., internet-connected device) v. Are unable to read and understand English at the level required for full participation in the study activities

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: FACTORIAL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Community Engagement Composite	Baseline, and Immediate Follow-Up (1 Month)	Mean of three (0 to 1) secondary component scores: Goal pursuit, Civic Participation and Social Connection

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Personal Goal	Baseline, and Immediate Follow-Up (1 month)	Mean of the six recoded items \[(raw - 1)/4 for positive items; opposed item first reversed, then (raw - 1)/4\]: How much have you learned about making this change? • ...talked with other people about making this change? • ...made any plans to make this change? • ...started to make this change? • ...other people supported this change? • ...other people opposed this change? (1 = Not at all ... 5 = A great deal)
Social Connection	Baseline, and Immediate Follow-Up (1 month)	Mean of the six recoded items \[(raw - 1)/4 for the six items\]: • Visits or time with family/friends • Started a new social connection • Emotional support received • Emotional support given • Practical support received • Practical support given • If "started new" = Yes: How many connections have you made? (open count - not scored) • If "received support" = Yes: How many people have you received support from? (open count - not scored) • If "given support" = Yes: How many people have you provided support to? (open count - not scored); 1 = Never ... 5 = Very often (first six items)
Civic Participation	Baseline, and Immediate Follow-Up (1 month)	Mean of three recoded items \[membership = 1 if ≥ 1 group else 0; action 0 / 1; frequency = days/7\]: • Any current group membership (eight yes/no categories) • Action taken with a group in past month (yes/no) • Days per week active in groups (0 - 7) • Mode of participation (in person / online / mixed) - kept for description, not scored

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University of Pennsylvania; 🇺🇸 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States