CompletedNot Applicable

Emotional Intelligence Program for Adolescents With Antisocial Behavior (DYNAMIS)

Colombia231 participantsStarted 2022-01-11

Plain-language summary

This study assessed the effectiveness of an emotional intelligence program based on the Salovey and Mayer model among adolescents exhibiting antisocial behavior. A quasi-experimental design was employed, involving 231 Colombian adolescent offenders (122 in the experimental group). A 12-session psychological protocol was implemented. The primary question it aims to address is whether it is feasible for adolescents with antisocial behavior to reduce negative emotional symptoms related to mental health, such as anxiety, stress, and depression, while simultaneously improving their emotional skills. It was observed that those who completed the program showed significant improvements in emotional intelligence, emotional balance, and resilience while experiencing a decrease in emotional symptoms, particularly in stress.

Who can participate

Age range

14 Years – 18 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * The inclusion criteria were being enrolled in the first year or higher grades of secondary education, having parental and authority permission, and being between 14 and 18 years old Exclusion Criteria: * The exclusion criteria were being younger than 14 or older than 18, openly refusing to participate, lacking authorization, and having the scheduled completion of the judicial measure during the program execution period.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Emotional Intelligence

Timeframe: 4 months

Emotional Intelligence

Timeframe: 4 months. It offers five alternative answers. High scores on the factors indicate a higher degree of emotional intelligence.

Emotional symptoms of mental health

Timeframe: 4 months. The scale rates emotional symptoms from normal to extremely severe. Depression (0-9, normal- 28+ extremely severe). Anxiety (0-7, normal- 20+ extremely severe). Stress (0-4, normal- 34+ extremely severe.

Positive and negative emotional experiences

Timeframe: 4 months. The items are presented on a Likert scale ranging from "Very rarely or never" to "Very often or always" (5).(Range 5-30)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06124183

SponsorUniversidad del Valle, Colombia

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2022-02-15

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

14 Years – 18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

What they're measuring

Emotional Intelligence

Timeframe: 4 months

Emotional Intelligence

Timeframe: 4 months. It offers five alternative answers. High scores on the factors indicate a higher degree of emotional intelligence.

Emotional symptoms of mental health

Positive and negative emotional experiences

Timeframe: 4 months. The items are presented on a Likert scale ranging from "Very rarely or never" to "Very often or always" (5).(Range 5-30)