Constructive Self Assertiveness Via the Internet

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Problems With Self-assertiveness
• Interventions: Behavioral: Constructive self-assertiveness program via the internet

• Registration Number: NCT04240249
• Lead Sponsor: Stockholm University

Brief Summary

Some people have problems with self-assertiveness. That can have negative impact on their lives. This study will test a constructive self-assertiveness intervention program delivered online. In addition, the relative effect of guidance during the intervention will be investigated.

In a randomized controlled trial three groups will be compared:

1. constructive self-assertiveness with guidance

2. constructive self-assertiveness without guidance

3. Waitlist control

Detailed Description

Some people have problems with self-assertiveness. That can have negative impact on their lives. This study will test a constructive self-assertiveness intervention program delivered online. In addition, the relative effect of guidance during the intervention will be investigated.

In a randomized controlled trial three groups will be compared:

1. constructive self-assertiveness with guidance

2. constructive self-assertiveness without guidance

3. Waitlist control

The treatment (and wait) will be 10 weeks.

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2020-01-15
• Study First Submitted QC: 2020-01-23
• Study First Posted: 2020-01-27
• Study Start: 2020-02-01
• Primary Completion: 2021-05-16
• Study Completion: 2022-12-31
• Status Verified: 2024-04
• Last Update Submitted: 2024-04-16
• Last Update Posted: 2024-04-18

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 210

Inclusion Criteria

• Human,
• At least 18 years old,
• Able to speak and read Swedish,
• Informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria

• Severe depression (as defined by a PHQ9 score of 15 points or higher),
• If on medication the dosage has been stable for at least the past 3 months,
• No ongoing psychotherapy.

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Constructive self-assertiveness with guidance	Constructive self-assertiveness program via the internet	10 weeks of internet-based treatment with weekly assignments. The homework is commented on by the guide using electronic communication.
Constructive self-assertiveness without guidance	Constructive self-assertiveness program via the internet	10 weeks of internet-based treatment with weekly assignments. The homework is NOT commented on by any guide. Hence, same treatment as group 1 but without guidance.

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Adaptive and Aggressive Assertiveness Scale	Up to 12 months	A self-report questionnaire measuring Adaptive and Aggressive Assertiveness. Higher scores mean a worse outcome. Minimum and maximum values: 30-150.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7	Up to 12 months	General Anxiety questionnaire. Higher scores mean a worse outcome. Minimum and maximum values: 0-27.
Liebowitz Social Anxiety Scale , self-report	Up to 12 months	Social Anxiety questionnaire. Higher scores mean a worse outcome. Minimum and maximum values: 0-144.
Patient Health Questionnaire 9-item	Up to 12 months	Depression questionnaire. Higher scores mean a worse outcome. Higher scores mean a worse outcome. Minimum and maximum values: 0-27.
Well-being scale	Up to 12 months	Depression scale. Lower scores mean a worse outcome. Minimum and maximum values: 0-72.
Rathus Assertiveness Schedule	Up to 12 months	Assertiveness questionnaire. Higher scores mean a worse outcome. Minimum and maximum values: -30 to +30.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Department of Psychology; 🇸🇪 Stockholm, Sweden