CompletedNot Applicable

Peer Group Training vs Direct Instruction to Reduce Cyberbullying Among High School Boys"

Iran252 participantsStarted 2024-02-20

Plain-language summary

This study aims to explore ways to reduce cyberbullying among male high school students in Tehran by comparing two types of training: direct instruction from a psychologist and peer-led training. Cyberbullying is a serious problem that affects many teenagers, causing stress, emotional difficulties, and social challenges. Learning effective strategies to prevent and respond to cyberbullying may help improve students' emotional skills and overall well-being. The study includes 252 male students from grades 9 to 11 in three high schools. School staff first attend a short session to learn about cyberbullying and its consequences. Students are then randomly assigned to one of three groups: Direct Training Group: A psychologist leads six two-hour sessions teaching social skills such as empathy, problem-solving, and stress management. Peer Training Group: A smaller group of volunteer students attends the same sessions and then shares the information with their classmates. Their progress is monitored weekly. Control Group: Students receive no special training. Assessments are conducted before the program and three months after it ends. All students complete a questionnaire that measures emotional intelligence and experiences with cyberbullying. This study will provide information on the design, implementation, and feasibility of social skills training programs aimed at addressing cyberbullying in high school settings.

Who can participate

Age range

15 Years – 20 Years

Sex

MALE

See this in plain English?

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

Inclusion Criteria: * Male students in grades 9-11. Age between 15 and 20 years. Enrolled in one of the participating high schools in Tehran. Parental/guardian consent and student assent provided. Willingness to participate in training sessions and complete questionnaires. Exclusion Criteria: * Prior participation in intensive social skills or anti-cyberbullying training programs. Diagnosed psychological disorders that would interfere with participation. Inability to attend intervention sessions or follow-up assessments.

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?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

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: Baseline (pre-test) and theree months post-intervention

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07204730

SponsorAhvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-04-01

View on ClinicalTrials.gov More Cyberbullying trials