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IRCT20260817070687N1 IRCT 2026-09-07 Islamic Azad University Effect of Self-Compassion Training on Shame and Emotion Regulation in Elementary School Children SCT-SEC The Effectiveness of Self-Compassion Training on Reducing Shame and Improving Emotion Regulation in Elementary School Children 2026-09-23 anticipated 40 Pending https://irct.ir/trial/92622 interventional Randomization: Randomized, Blinding: Not blinded, Placebo: Not used, Assignment: Parallel, Purpose: Prevention, Other design features: Parallel randomized controlled trial with pre-test, post-test, and follow-up design, Randomization description: Participants meeting the inclusion and exclusion criteria were allocated to the intervention group (n=20) or control group (n=20) in a 1:1 ratio using simple randomization (lottery method). The randomization unit was individual. The allocation sequence was generated by an independent person not involved in the assessment, and allocation concealment was ensured using sequentially numbered, opaque, sealed envelopes. N/A Self-compassion and psychological well-being in students. Intervention 1: Intervention group: Participants receive an 8-session group-based self-compassion training program (based on Gilbert's model, 2014; 60 minutes per session, once a week for 2 months). The protocol includes: Session 1: Familiarity, creating psychological safety, and introducing self-compassion concepts; Session 2: Empathy training and developing a supportive inner dialogue; Session 3: Extending empathy from self to others; Session 4: Forgiveness training and reducing self-criticism; Session 5: Mindfulness and emotional acceptance; Session 6: Cultivating positive and transcendent emotions; Session 7: Emotional responsibility and regulation; Session 8: Review, skill consolidation, and post-test. Intervention 2: Control group: Participants in the control group are placed on a waitlist and receive no psychological or educational intervention during the 2-month study period, following their regular school routines. To comply with ethical guidelines, an identical condensed self-compassion workshop will be held for this group after the post-test completion. No - There is not a plan to make this available Justification or reason for not sharing IPD is Participant data are not available for sharing due to privacy and confidentiality restrictions.
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KKazeroon Iran (Islamic Republic of) 7315984491 +98 714224473 ss5463048@gmail.com Islamic Azad University Iran (Islamic Republic of) Being a female elementary school student Having informed parental consent 7 years 12 years Female Having acute physical illness Receiving concurrent psychological therapy Being absent from more than one intervention session Behavior Behavior Intervention group: Participants receive an 8-session group-based self-compassion training program (based on Gilbert's model, 2014; 60 minutes per session, once a week for 2 months). The protocol includes: Session 1: Familiarity, creating psychological safety, and introducing self-compassion concepts; Session 2: Empathy training and developing a supportive inner dialogue; Session 3: Extending empathy from self to others; Session 4: Forgiveness training and reducing self-criticism; Session 5: Mindfulness and emotional acceptance; Session 6: Cultivating positive and transcendent emotions; Session 7: Emotional responsibility and regulation; Session 8: Review, skill consolidation, and post-test. Control group: Participants in the control group are placed on a waitlist and receive no psychological or educational intervention during the 2-month study period, following their regular school routines. To comply with ethical guidelines, an identical condensed self-compassion workshop will be held for this group after the post-test completion. Emotion regulation and shame. Timepoint: Before intervention (pre-test) and after intervention (post-test). Method of measurement: Measured using standardized psychological questionnaires for emotion regulation and shame. Islamic Azad University Approved 2026-08-13 Ethics Committee of Islamic Azad University, Marvdasht Branch Islamic Azad University of Marvdasht, Km 3, Takht-e-Jamshid Blvd, Marvdasht, Iran Marvdasht Fars Iran (Islamic Republic of)