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Investigating the effectiveness of self-compassion therapy on vulnerable narcissism, self-worth and depression in divorced women

Protocol summary

Study aim
Determining the effectiveness of self-compassion therapy on vulnerable narcissism, self-worth and depression in divorced women
Design
Type of research, semi-experimental with per-test-post-test design and experimental and control group, sample size 20 people, two parallel groups of 10 people
Settings and conduct
divorced women who referred to counseling centers and psychological services in the city of Ashkhane, located in Maneh and Samalghan cities.
Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria
The statistical population of this research included 34 divorced women who referred to counseling centers and psychological services in the city of Ashkhane, located in Maneh and Samalghan cities. Among these people, 20 qualified and applicants were selected to participate in the research. The sampling method in this study was accessible and targeted.
Intervention groups
First, the sample size was selected and divorced women were examined by filling out questionnaires, the remaining samples were randomly divided into two equal groups of experiment (intervention) and control. The subject of the research was explained to the experimental and control groups. Then they were assured that the questionnaire data would be used only for research purposes. After obtaining the consent of the subjects, questionnaires (self-compassion, narcissistic personality, self-worth, depression) were distributed. After completing the questionnaires, the experimental group underwent 8 sessions of training based on compassion therapy by Neff et al. 1 session per week and each session lasted 60 minutes (1 hour), but the control group did not receive the mentioned training program. After the sessions, the post-test phase was also implemented.
Main outcome variables
Independent variables : self-compassion therapy ,Dependent variables : vulnerable narcissism, self-esteem and depression

General information

Reason for update
Acronym
IRCT registration information
IRCT registration number: IRCT20240129060847N1
Registration date: 2024-02-11, 1402/11/22
Registration timing: retrospective

Last update: 2024-02-11, 1402/11/22
Update count: 0
Registration date
2024-02-11, 1402/11/22
Registrant information
Name
Arezou Hassani so-sahab
Name of organization / entity
Country
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Phone
+98 58 3234 0673
Email address
hasaniarezu396@gmail.com
Recruitment status
Recruitment complete
Funding source
Expected recruitment start date
2024-01-30, 1402/11/10
Expected recruitment end date
2024-02-06, 1402/11/17
Actual recruitment start date
2024-01-30, 1402/11/10
Actual recruitment end date
2024-02-06, 1402/11/17
Trial completion date
2024-02-07, 1402/11/18
Scientific title
Investigating the effectiveness of self-compassion therapy on vulnerable narcissism, self-worth and depression in divorced women
Public title
The effect of self-compassion therapy on vulnerable narcissism, self-worth, and depression
Purpose
Treatment
Inclusion/Exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria:
Obtaining high scores of narcissistic personality questionnaire Obtaining high scores of depression questionnaire Obtaining low scores of self-esteem questionnaire
Exclusion criteria:
Age
From 20 years old to 50 years old
Gender
Female
Phase
N/A
Groups that have been masked
No information
Sample size
Target sample size: 34
Actual sample size reached: 20
Randomization (investigator's opinion)
Randomized
Randomization description
Simple randomization, randomization, or random assignment is a research method that allows researchers to make causal inferences and make informed decisions. Randomization means that participants in a study are randomly assigned to different treatment or control conditions. This is done in order to control for extraneous variables that may affect the dependent variable of interest.Factorial randomization: In this method, we test several interventions or treatments simultaneously.
Blinding (investigator's opinion)
Not blinded
Blinding description
Placebo
Not used
Assignment
Factorial
Other design features

Secondary Ids

empty

Ethics committees

1

Ethics committee
Name of ethics committee
Islamic Azad University-Semnan branch
Street address
North Khorasan, Maneh and Selqman cities, Ashkhane city, Farhangian town, Shahid Vahidi boulevard, Imamat street, Imamat 5, next to Shehran seminary
City
Mane and Samlaqan of Ashkhane city
Province
North Khorasan
Postal code
9451814262
Approval date
2024-01-28, 1402/11/08
Ethics committee reference number
IR.IAU.SEMNAN.REC.1402.071

Health conditions studied

1

Description of health condition studied
vulnerable narcissism and depression
ICD-10 code
ICD-10 code description

Primary outcomes

1

Description
Obtaining a high score in the questionnaires of vulnerable narcissism and depression and low scores in self-esteem
Timepoint
Before starting treatment on the first day - after finishing the intervention on the fifteenth day
Method of measurement
Narcissistic Personality Questionnaire by Pinks et al. (2009), Self-esteem Questionnaire by Crocker et al. (2003), Beck Depression Questionnaire (1996)

Secondary outcomes

empty

Intervention groups

1

Description
Intervention group: First, the sample size was selected and divorced women were examined by filling out questionnaires, the remaining samples were randomly divided into two equal groups of experiment (intervention) and control. The subject of the research was explained to the experimental and control groups. Then they were assured that the questionnaire data would be used only for research purposes. After obtaining the consent of the subjects, questionnaires (self-compassion, narcissistic personality, self-worth, depression) were distributed. After completing the questionnaires, the experimental group underwent 8 sessions of training based on compassion therapy by Neff et al. 1 session per week and each session lasted 60 minutes (1 hour), but the control group did not receive the mentioned training program. After the sessions, the post-test phase was also implemented.
Category
Treatment - Other

Recruitment centers

1

Recruitment center
Name of recruitment center
No medicalcenter
Full name of responsible person
-
Street address
North Khorasan, Maneh and Selqman cities, Ashkhane city, Farhangian town, Shahid Vahidi boulevard, Imamat street, Imamat 5, next to Shehran seminary
City
Maneh and Selqman cities, Ashkhane city
Province
North Khorasan
Postal code
9451814262
Phone
+98 58 3234 0673
Email
hasaniarezu396@gmail.com

Sponsors / Funding sources

1

Sponsor
Name of organization / entity
Semnan University of Medical Sciences
Full name of responsible person
Mohammad Karim Sohrabi
Street address
Semnan - km 5 of Damghan Road - in front of Semnan Customs
City
Semnan
Province
Semnan
Postal code
37111-35131
Phone
+98 23 3165 6565
Email
info@semnania.ac.ir
Grant name
Grant code / Reference number
Is the source of funding the same sponsor organization/entity?
No
Title of funding source
Islamic Azad University, Semnan branch
Proportion provided by this source
100
Public or private sector
Public
Domestic or foreign origin
Domestic
Category of foreign source of funding
empty
Country of origin
Type of organization providing the funding
Academic

Person responsible for general inquiries

Contact
Name of organization / entity
Semnan University of Medical Sciences
Full name of responsible person
Medical Sciences Semnan
Position
Master's student
Latest degree
Bachelor
Other areas of specialty/work
Psychology
Street address
North Khorasan, Maneh and Selqman cities, Ashkhane city, Farhangian town, Shahid Vahidi boulevard, Imamat street, Imamat 5, next to Shehran seminary
City
Mane and Samlaqan of Ashkhane city
Province
North Khorasan
Postal code
9451814262
Phone
+98 58 3234 0673
Email
hasaniarezu396@gmail.com

Person responsible for scientific inquiries

Contact
Name of organization / entity
Semnan University of Medical Sciences
Full name of responsible person
Arezou Hasani Soshab
Position
Masters student
Latest degree
Bachelor
Other areas of specialty/work
Psychology
Street address
North Khorasan, Maneh and Selqman cities, Ashkhane city, Farhangian town, Shahid Vahidi boulevard, Imamat street, Imamat 5, next to Shehran seminary
City
Mane and Samlaqan of Ashkhane city
Province
North Khorasan
Postal code
9451814262
Phone
+98 58 3234 0673
Email
hasaniarezu396@gmail.com

Person responsible for updating data

Contact
Name of organization / entity
Semnan University of Medical Sciences
Full name of responsible person
Arezou Hasani Sosahab
Position
Masters student
Latest degree
Bachelor
Other areas of specialty/work
Psychology
Street address
North Khorasan, Maneh and Selqman cities, Ashkhane city, Farhangian town, Shahid Vahidi boulevard, Imamat street, Imamat 5, next to Shehran seminary
City
Mane and Samlaqan of Ashkhane city
Province
North Khorasan
Postal code
9451814262
Phone
+98 58 3234 0673
Email
hasaniarezu396@gmail.com

Sharing plan

Deidentified Individual Participant Data Set (IPD)
Undecided - It is not yet known if there will be a plan to make this available
Study Protocol
No - There is not a plan to make this available
Statistical Analysis Plan
No - There is not a plan to make this available
Informed Consent Form
No - There is not a plan to make this available
Clinical Study Report
No - There is not a plan to make this available
Analytic Code
No - There is not a plan to make this available
Data Dictionary
No - There is not a plan to make this available
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