Development and Evaluation of a Growth Mindset Intervention for Adolescents in Youth Custody Frameworks: Pilot Study

NCT ID: NCT06824012

Last Updated: 2026-01-02

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

9 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2025-03-26

Study Completion Date

2025-06-30

Brief Summary

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The purpose of this study is to develop and evaluate a daily-activity-based intervention aimed at fostering a growth mindset among adolescents in youth custody frameworks and their staff. The study seeks to answer whether this intervention can improve participants' perceptions of their ability to adapt, enhance daily life participation, and identify barriers and facilitators for promoting a growth mindset in this unique population. Using a mixed-methods design, the study includes pre- and post-intervention assessments with the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM), structured questionnaires, and focus groups to evaluate the effectiveness of the program.

Detailed Description

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This study aims to develop and evaluate an intervention program designed to promote a growth mindset among adolescents residing in youth custody frameworks and their staff. The intervention is grounded in daily-activity-based approaches, emphasizing practical engagement in meaningful activities and reflective learning. The program is tailored to address the unique challenges and strengths of participants within these frameworks, with the goal of fostering adaptability, resilience, and improved participation in daily life tasks.

The research employs a mixed-methods design to comprehensively assess the intervention's impact. Quantitative data will be collected using the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) to measure changes in participants' perceptions of their performance and satisfaction with daily tasks. Structured pre- and post-intervention questionnaires will further evaluate shifts in growth mindset attitudes. Qualitative data will be gathered through focus groups with adolescents, alumni, and staff, providing insights into the intervention's feasibility, perceived barriers, and opportunities for adaptation.

The study is conducted at two youth custody institutions, Alma and Mitspa-Yam, which provide residential care for adolescents in high-risk situations. Participants include adolescents currently in care, alumni, and staff members. Findings from this research are expected to inform the development of evidence-based guidelines for integrating growth mindset interventions into youth custody settings, with implications for enhancing long-term outcomes for participants.

Conditions

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At Risk Youth

Study Design

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Allocation Method

NA

Intervention Model

SINGLE_GROUP

Primary Study Purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Growth Mindset Intervention Group

Participants in this arm will receive a structured, daily-activity-based intervention designed to promote a growth mindset. The intervention includes:

Guided participation in meaningful daily activities tailored to individual needs.

Reflective discussions and feedback sessions to reinforce growth mindset principles.

Pre- and post-intervention assessments using the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) and structured questionnaires. The aim is to enhance psychological adaptation, resilience, and daily life participation among adolescents in youth custody frameworks and their staff.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Growth Mindset Intervention

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

A structured, daily-activity-based intervention program designed to foster a growth mindset among adolescents in youth custody frameworks and their staff. The intervention involves:

Guided engagement in practical, meaningful daily activities tailored to individual and group needs.

Reflective feedback sessions to reinforce principles of a growth mindset. Pre- and post-intervention assessments using standardized tools, including the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) and structured questionnaires.

Interventions

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Growth Mindset Intervention

A structured, daily-activity-based intervention program designed to foster a growth mindset among adolescents in youth custody frameworks and their staff. The intervention involves:

Guided engagement in practical, meaningful daily activities tailored to individual and group needs.

Reflective feedback sessions to reinforce principles of a growth mindset. Pre- and post-intervention assessments using standardized tools, including the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) and structured questionnaires.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

Adolescents currently residing in youth custody frameworks who are selected by the institution's staff based on their suitability for the study.

Alumni of youth custody frameworks who are contacted directly by the research team.

Exclusion Criteria

Adolescents whose mental or physical condition prevents them from participating in the study.

Individuals who are unable to complete questionnaires or reflectively describe their experiences.
Minimum Eligible Age

12 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

FEMALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Miri Tal-Saban

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Miri Tal-Saban

Principal Investigator

Responsibility Role SPONSOR_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

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Alma Boarding School

Ashdod, Israel, Israel

Site Status

Countries

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Israel

References

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Polatajko HJ, Mandich AD, Missiuna C, Miller LT, Macnab JJ, Malloy-Miller T, Kinsella EA. Cognitive orientation to daily occupational performance (CO-OP): part III--the protocol in brief. Phys Occup Ther Pediatr. 2001;20(2-3):107-23.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 11345506 (View on PubMed)

Burnette JL, O'Boyle EH, VanEpps EM, Pollack JM, Finkel EJ. Mind-sets matter: a meta-analytic review of implicit theories and self-regulation. Psychol Bull. 2013 May;139(3):655-701. doi: 10.1037/a0029531. Epub 2012 Aug 6.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 22866678 (View on PubMed)

Bowman J, Mogensen L, Marsland E, Lannin N. The development, content validity and inter-rater reliability of the SMART-Goal Evaluation Method: A standardised method for evaluating clinical goals. Aust Occup Ther J. 2015 Dec;62(6):420-7. doi: 10.1111/1440-1630.12218. Epub 2015 Aug 19.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 26286379 (View on PubMed)

Billingsley, J., Lipsey, N. P., Burnette, J. L., & Pollack, J. M. (2021). Growth mindsets: defining, assessing, and exploring effects on motivation for entrepreneurs and nonentrepreneurs. Current Psychology, 42(11), 8855-8873. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12144-021-02149-w

Reference Type BACKGROUND

Other Identifiers

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5032023

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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