Assessing the efficacy and acceptability of an internet-delivered intervention for resilience among college students: A pilot randomised control trial protocol

被引:11
作者
Enrique, A. [1 ,2 ]
Mooney, O. [1 ]
Salamanca-Sanabria, A. [1 ,2 ]
Lee, C. T. [2 ]
Farrell, S. [2 ]
Richards, D. [1 ,2 ]
机构
[1] Trinity Coll Dublin, Sch Psychol, E Mental Res Grp, Dublin, Ireland
[2] SilverCloud Hlth, Clin Res & Innovat, Dublin, Ireland
来源
INTERNET INTERVENTIONS-THE APPLICATION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN MENTAL AND BEHAVIOURAL HEALTH | 2019年 / 17卷
关键词
Internet-delivered treatment; Resilience; Well-being; Positive psychology; Automated support; Human support; College students; UNIVERSITY-STUDENTS; COPING STRATEGIES; MENTAL-HEALTH; SELF-ESTEEM; DEPRESSION; SCALE; SYMPTOMS; ANXIETY; STRESS; PREVALENCE;
D O I
10.1016/j.invent.2019.100254
中图分类号
B849 [应用心理学];
学科分类号
040203 ;
摘要
Background: Exposure to new stressors places college students at increased risk for developing mental health problems. Preventive interventions aimed at enhancing resilience have the potential to improve mental health and well-being in college students and internet-delivery may improve access to these interventions. However, few studies have evaluated the efficacy of online interventions for resilience in college students. The present study seeks to assess the feasibility [initial efficacy and acceptability] of a newly developed internet-delivered intervention for resilience provided with human or automated support, in a sample of college students. Method: A pilot randomised controlled trial including three groups: 1) an intervention group with human support; 2) an intervention group with automated support; and 3) a waiting list control group. The intervention, Space for Resilience, is based on positive psychology and consists of seven modules, delivered over a period of eight weeks. Primary outcomes measures will include the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC) and the Pemberton Happiness Index (PHI). Secondary outcomes measures will include the Brief Resilience Scale (BRS), the Patient Health Questionnaire - 4 items (PHQ-4), the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES), and the Perceived Stress Scale - 4 items (PSS-4). Acceptability will be examined using the Satisfaction with Treatment (SAT) questionnaire. Analysis will be conducted on an intention-to-treat basis. Discussion: The study seeks to establish the initial efficacy and acceptability of an internet-delivered intervention for resilience with human support and automated support. Apart from determining the impact of the intervention on acceptability and effectiveness, this study will be a first to explore more clearly the relative benefits of different support modes.
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