Theory of Planned Behavior-Based Digital Addiction and Screen Time Management Training for Teachers (NCT07655947) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Theory of Planned Behavior-Based Digital Addiction and Screen Time Management Training for Teachers
Turkey (Türkiye)80 participantsStarted 2025-10-08
Plain-language summary
This thesis focuses on problematic internet use, a widespread issue in contemporary society, and its negative effects on sleep quality and psychological well-being. The indispensable role of the internet in daily life and the risks associated with excessive use constitute an important area of research, particularly in relation to internalizing symptoms and health-related problems. Within this context, considering teachers' intensive engagement with digital media and their role as role models, the study aims to improve their awareness and behaviors regarding digital media use.
The aim of the thesis is to examine the effects of a Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB)-based Digital Addiction and Screen Time Management training program on levels of internet addiction, sleep quality, and psychological well-being among middle school teachers in Aydın province, using a randomized controlled experimental design.
In terms of methodology, a total of 102 teachers-51 in the intervention group and 51 in the control group-will be assessed before and after the training. Data will be collected using a Personal Information Form, the Young Internet Addiction Test-Short Form, the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, and the Psychological Well-Being Scale.
The expected outcomes are that the implemented training will significantly reduce teachers' levels of internet addiction, improve their sleep quality, and lead to improvements in psychological well-being. These findings are expected to contribute to teachers' health and to provide guidance for the development of similar intervention programs for other populations.
Who can participate
Age range
25 Years – 60 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Teachers who voluntarily agree to participate in the study and provide written informed consent.
* Teachers who regularly use digital devices and the internet in their daily lives.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Teachers who are receiving medical treatment or psychological support due to digital addiction, sleep disorders, or psychological conditions.
* Teachers who are unable to attend the training program on a regular basis.
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.
1This trial focused specifically on teachers — if I don't work in a teaching role, is there any reason to think the findings about digital addiction and screen time management would still be relevant to my situation?
2The trial is listed as completed but the primary outcome is described only as a 'Personal Information Form' — does my doctor know whether the actual results on internet addiction, sleep quality, and psychological well-being have been published anywhere I could review?
3Since this was a Phase NA educational training study rather than a medical treatment trial, how does my doctor think a behavior theory-based digital program compares to other approaches they might recommend for managing screen time or internet use concerns?
4Given that this study measured sleep quality as one of its outcomes, should I be talking with my doctor about whether poor sleep from screen use is something that needs to be addressed separately through standard care rather than waiting for findings from a completed research training program?
5Because this trial appears to have been conducted with a specific group in a structured training format, is there a comparable evidence-based program my doctor could point me to that is currently available and accessible to people outside of a research setting?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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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?
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
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Personal Information Form
Timeframe: Baseline, immediately after intervention, 3 month after intervention.