The Impact of Heartfulness Program on Loneliness in High School Students in the US
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Completed
- Sponsor
- Heartfulness Institute
- Enrollment
- 108
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Assess the current level of Loneliness
Study Overview
Brief Summary
This quantitative study assesses the baseline loneliness scores in all the high school students in the US. Assessments at baseline will include the UCLA loneliness scale. The Google form questionnaire will ask the high schoolers for their email address and their parent's email address (if they are under 18). The form will also include a question eliciting interest in participation in the 4-weeks Heartfulness program. The program will include tools that promote a heart-based nurturing environment focusing on relaxation, positivity, and developing growth mindsets.
Detailed Description
The specific aims of the study are:
- To assess the current level of loneliness in high school students through the UCLA loneliness scale.
- To assess the beneficial impact of the Heartfulness program on loneliness in high school students in the US.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Intervention Model
- Parallel
- Primary Purpose
- Supportive Care
- Masking
- Double (Participant, Investigator)
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 14 Years to 19 Years (Child, Adult)
- Sex
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria
- •Participants are High School students in the US and willing to participate in the study
Exclusion Criteria
- •Non-English speaking high school students in the US and those with mental health diagnoses such as Major Depressive Disorder and Anxiety disorders.
Arms & Interventions
Heartfulness Group
Participants were asked to practice relaxation tools for 15 minutes a day using the calendar and HeartBot app, and participate in once a week webinar for 30 minutes during the four weeks. UCLA Loneliness scale was recorded prior to the start of the study and at its end after the duration of 4 weeks. The score was reviewed to see the changes in the loneliness scale.
Intervention: Self-Care Program through Heartfulness (Behavioral)
Control Group
The control group had no change in their daily routines.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Assess the current level of Loneliness
Time Frame: Baseline data through the pre-UCLA survey scores
To assess the current level of loneliness in high school students through UCLA loneliness scale.
Changes in Loneliness levels
Time Frame: 28 days for 15 minutes every day based on a 28-day calendar
To assess the beneficial impact of Heartfulness program on loneliness in high school students in the US.
Secondary Outcomes
No secondary outcomes reported