Exploring the Benefits of an Online Psychoeducation Program for Adolescents in Japan after Parental Divorce

JRCT ID: jRCT1050240114

Registered date:23/08/2024

Basic Information

• Recruitment status: Recruiting
• Health condition(s) or Problem(s) studied: Healthy individuals who have not visited psychiatric or psychosomatic clinics.
• Date of first enrollment: 23/08/2024
• Target sample size: 9
• Study type: Interventional
• Intervention(s): We designed the intervention program to consist of videos and interactive exercises, delivered in three 60-minute sessions. The primary focus of the program includes: (1) expressing emotions, (2) recognizing thoughts, and (3) developing problem-solving skills.

Outcome(s)

Primary Outcome

Daily Assessments:
1. Positive and Negative Affect Schedule for Children (PANAS-C)
2. Adolescent's Psychological Distress associated with separation or divorce
3. Generalized Self-Efficacy Scale
4. State Self-Compassion Scale

Secondary Outcome

Pre- and Post-Intervention Assessments:
1. Strength and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ)
2. Trust between parent and child
3. Trust in close friendships
4. Open-ended feedback

Key inclusion & exclusion criteria

• Age minimum: >= 12age old
• Age maximum: <= 18age old
• Gender: Both
• Include criteria: Participants must have experienced parental divorce and be currently within the age range of 12 to 18 years, equivalent to junior high to high school students. They are required to own a computer or tablet with a stable internet connection at home. Additionally, participants must have a smartphone with LINE installed.
• Exclude criteria: Participants will be excluded if they are currently involved in court proceedings related to child custody or other matters concerning the child. Additionally, participants with a history of psychiatric or similar treatment will be excluded.

Related Information

• Primary Sponsor: Jikihara Yasumitsu