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Development and Validation of a 4-STEP-Training Program for Social Media Addiction Among Young Adults: A Randomized Control Trial
Led by Government College University Faisalabad · Updated on 2024-07-12
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What this Trial Is About
Researchers are evaluating a new behavioral training program called the 4-STEP-Training Program for Social Media Addiction (4-STEP-TPS) aimed at young adults aged 18 to 30 years. The program is designed to help manage social media addiction by addressing dysfunctional patterns such as Fear of Missing Out (FoMO) and phubbing, promoting healthy lifestyle habits, daily activities, and improving productivity. This randomized control trial is conducted by the Government College University Faisalabad to develop effective treatment guidelines for social media addiction. The 4-STEP-TPS involves four weekly sessions, each lasting about 90 minutes, delivered either individually or in group settings. The program includes modules on screening and psychoeducation, treatment planning, management strategies, and prevention of relapse. Participants are randomly assigned to receive the training in either one-on-one or group formats, or placed on a waitlist with no intervention. Participants will undergo assessments at screening, after the 4-week program, and follow-ups up to 6 months. These assessments measure social media addiction levels, flourishing, FoMO, phubbing, fatigue, insomnia, and symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress. The study involves questionnaires and scales to monitor progress and the impact of the training on participants' mental health and daily functioning over time.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
4-STEP-Training Program for Social Media Addiction (4-STEP-TPS) Among Young Adults
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age between 18 and 30 years
- No physical, psychiatric, or psychological conditions
- Minimum score of 84 on the Social Networking Addiction Scale (SNAS)
- Minimum score of 60 on the Secure Flourish Index (SFI)
You will not qualify if you...
- Age below 18 or above 30 years
- Presence of any physical, psychiatric, or psychological conditions
- Score below 84 on the Social Networking Addiction Scale (SNAS)
- Score below 60 on the Secure Flourish Index (SFI)
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - 4 weeks
Participants receive the 4-STEP-Training Program for Social Media Addiction consisting of 4 weekly sessions, each about 90 minutes, delivered either individually or in groups.
Weekly visits for 4 weeks
Duration - Up to 6 months
Participants are reassessed to monitor outcomes related to social media addiction and psychological wellbeing.
Follow-up assessments after treatment up to 6 months
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Government College University Faisalabad
Faisalābad, Punjab Province, Pakistan, 38000
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Research Team
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Qasir Abbas, PhD
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
3
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