CompletedNot Applicable

A Self-compassion Intervention for LGBTQ+ Individuals

Hong Kong17 participantsStarted 2024-12-21

Plain-language summary

Gender and sexual minorities often face minority stress, leading to body dissatisfaction and potential psychological issues like anxiety and depression. Self-compassion has been identified as an effective strategy for managing emotions during negative experiences and may serve as a protective factor against minority stress and body image concerns. However, research on self-compassion interventions specifically for LGBTQ+ individuals is limited. This study aims to evaluate the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effectiveness of a self-compassion intervention to enhance body image and psychological well-being among LGBTQ+ individuals in Hong Kong.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 18 years or above; * Self-identified as LGBTQ+; * Able to speak, read, and write Cantonese or Putonghua; * Willing to participate in the study and share their experience of the intervention with the research team; * Provide written informed consent to participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Current psychosis or intellectual disability; * Current suicidal ideation with intent (score ≥ 4) as measured using the Columbia suicide severity rating scale; * Participation in similar studies.

What they're measuring

Self-compassion

Timeframe: Through study completion, on average 4 weeks

Internalized stigma

Timeframe: Through study completion, on average 4 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06691282

SponsorHong Kong Metropolitan University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-01-30

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