CompletedNot Applicable

Nurse-Led ROOTS-Soft Skills Intervention for Bullying Prevention

Indonesia100 participantsStarted 2025-07-01

Plain-language summary

This study aims to evaluate the effect of a nurse-led intervention combining the ROOTS program and soft skills training on emotional regulation and bullying prevention among high school students in Bandung, Indonesia. Bullying remains a major concern in schools and is closely linked to emotional difficulties, poor coping skills, and limited empathy. Strengthening students' emotional regulation is an evidence-based strategy to reduce aggressive behaviors and promote safer school environments. In this study, trained school nurses will deliver an integrated intervention consisting of sessions on identifying emotions, managing stress, developing empathy, communicating effectively, and resolving conflicts. The program is designed to help students better understand their emotions, control impulsive reactions, and build positive relationships with peers. These skills are expected to reduce the risk of bullying-both as perpetrators and as victims. The research uses a quasi-experimental design involving two high schools in Bandung. One school will receive the nurse-led intervention, while the comparison school will continue routine school activities. Students who meet inclusion criteria and provide consent/assent will participate in pre- and post-intervention assessments. The primary outcome is improvement in emotional regulation scores. Secondary outcomes include bullying behavior, empathy, and student perceptions of the school climate. All activities will follow ethical guidelines, including confidentiality, voluntary participation, and the right to withdraw at any time. The study seeks to provide evidence on how nurses can contribute to mental health promotion in schools and support sustainable, school-based bullying prevention strategies.

Who can participate

Age range

14 Years – 18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria * Adolescents aged 14-18 years * Enrolled in participating secondary schools * Willing to provide assent, with parental/guardian consent * Able to understand and communicate in the local language (e.g., Indonesian or English) * Identified as having mild to moderate difficulties in emotional regulation or at risk for anxiety/depression based on school screening Exclusion Criteria * Severe psychiatric conditions requiring immediate clinical intervention (e.g., psychosis, severe depression with suicidal intent) * Currently receiving structured psychological or psychiatric treatment for emotional regulation or mental health conditions * Cognitive or developmental disabilities that would prevent meaningful participation in group activities * Non-consent from parent/guardian or the participant

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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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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?

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What they're measuring

Emotional Regulation

Timeframe: Pre-intervention (week 0) and post-intervention (week 8)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07261397

SponsorUniversitas Padjadjaran

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-09-30

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