Comparing the effectiveness of a positive training package and a cognitive behavioral training program on symptoms of depression, anxiety, stress and life satisfaction in adolescent girls
This study was designed to compare the effectiveness of a positive training package and a cognitive behavioral training program on symptoms of depression, anxiety, stress and life satisfaction in adolescent girls. Inclusion criteria were being a student of the first grade of high school and having mild or moderate symptoms of depression, anxiety or stress. Exclusion criterion was being absent more than four sessions of educational classes. Using available sampling method, 46 girls were selected and assigned randomly in three groups of cognitive behavioral, positive and a control group. Cognitive behavioral and positive training were conducted separately in schools each lasting for eleven weekly sessions of two hours duration. The control group was given no training at all.
General information
Acronym
IRCT registration information
IRCT registration number:IRCT2013120815711N1
Registration date:2013-12-27, 1392/10/06
Registration timing:retrospective
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Registration date
2013-12-27, 1392/10/06
Registrant information
Name
Mahsa Jabbari
Name of organization / entity
Shahid Beheshti University
Country
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Phone
+98 21 2243 1687
Email address
jabari.mahsa@gmail.com
Recruitment status
Recruitment complete
Funding source
Shahid Beheshti University
Expected recruitment start date
2012-11-10, 1391/08/20
Expected recruitment end date
2013-10-12, 1392/07/20
Actual recruitment start date
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Actual recruitment end date
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Trial completion date
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Scientific title
Comparing the effectiveness of a positive training package and a cognitive behavioral training program on symptoms of depression, anxiety, stress and life satisfaction in adolescent girls
Public title
Comparing the effectiveness of a positive training package and a cognitive behavioral training program on symptoms of depression, anxiety, stress and life satisfaction in adolescent girls
Purpose
Prevention
Inclusion/Exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Being a student of the first grade of high school; having mild or moderate symptoms of depression, anxiety or stress; not receiving psychological services and psychotherapies during this study; not having psychological disorders especially psychotic disorders, disruptive behavior and attention deficit.
Exclusion criteria: Being absent more than four sessions of educational classes.
Before intervention, After intervention, 4 months after intervention, 9 months after intervention
Method of measurement
Oxford Happiness Inventory (OHI)
2
Description
Dysfunctional attitudes
Timepoint
Before intervention, After intervention, 4 months after intervention, 9 months after intervention
Method of measurement
Dysfunctional Attitude Scale (DAS)
3
Description
Depression symptoms
Timepoint
Before intervention, After intervention, 4 months after intervention, 9 months after intervention
Method of measurement
DASS21 Questionnaire
4
Description
Stress symptoms
Timepoint
Before intervention, After intervention, 4 months after intervention, 9 months after intervention
Method of measurement
DASS21 Questionnaire
5
Description
Anxiety symptoms
Timepoint
Before intervention, After intervention, 4 months after intervention, 9 months after intervention
Method of measurement
DASS21 Questionnaire
6
Description
Satisfaction with life
Timepoint
Before intervention, After intervention, 4 months after intervention, 9 months after intervention
Method of measurement
Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS)
Secondary outcomes
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Intervention groups
1
Description
Cognitive behavioral intervention: Cognitive behavioral training was given to the experimental group, which consisted of eleven weekly sessions of two hours duration each.
Category
Prevention
2
Description
control Group: The control group was given no training during the intervention (3 months).
Category
N/A
3
Description
Positive intervention: Positive training was given to the experimental group, which consisted of eleven weekly sessions of two hours duration each.
Category
Prevention
Recruitment centers
1
Recruitment center
Name of recruitment center
Nedaye Reihane High School
Full name of responsible person
Mahsa Jabbari
Street address
N. 19, Parvin Alley, Araj Street, Aghdasie Street.
City
Tehran
2
Recruitment center
Name of recruitment center
Farhang High School
Full name of responsible person
Mahsa Jabbari
Street address
N. 19, Parvin Alley, Araj Street, Aghdasie Street.
City
Tehran
3
Recruitment center
Name of recruitment center
Meshkat High School
Full name of responsible person
Mahsa Jabbari
Street address
N. 19, Parvin Alley, Araj Street, Aghdasie Street.