Motivational Psychotherapy for Adolescent Depression

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

30 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2023-11-05

Study Completion Date

2024-01-20

Brief Summary

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This pilot study investigates the effectiveness of Motivational Psychotherapy in reducing symptoms of depression and improving academic self-concept among adolescent girls in Iran. A total of 30 participants aged 13 to 17 were randomly assigned to an experimental group receiving Motivational Psychotherapy and a control group receiving no treatment. The intervention consisted of 8 weekly sessions based on the principles of motivational interviewing and was tailored to adolescent needs. Outcomes were measured using the Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II) and the Academic Self-Concept Questionnaire (ASCQ). Results suggest the potential benefit of this culturally sensitive approach in non-Western adolescent populations.

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Detailed Description

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This randomized controlled pilot trial evaluated the effectiveness of Motivational Psychotherapy in reducing depressive symptoms and improving academic self-concept among adolescent girls in Iran. A total of 30 participants aged 13-17 years were randomly assigned to either the Motivational Psychotherapy group or a no-intervention control group.

The intervention consisted of 8 weekly individual sessions (60 minutes each) based on a manualized Motivational Psychotherapy protocol, adapted for adolescents in a non-Western context. The sessions focused on resolving ambivalence, enhancing intrinsic motivation, and strengthening environmental support.

Outcome measures included the Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II) for depressive symptoms and the Academic Self-Concept Questionnaire (ASCQ) for academic self-concept. Data were analyzed using ANCOVA to control for baseline differences between groups. The results showed significant improvement in depression scores and academic self-concept in the intervention group compared to the control group, supporting the feasibility and cultural relevance of Motivational Psychotherapy for adolescent mental health.

Conditions

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Depression Low Academic Self-Concept

Study Design

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Allocation Method

NON_RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Two parallel groups: a motivational psychotherapy group and a control group (no intervention).

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Motivational Psychotherapy

Participants receive Motivational Psychotherapy intervention.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Motivational Psychotherapy

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

A structured short-term intervention based on motivational psychotherapy, delivered in individual sessions over 8 weeks to improve adolescent depression and academic self-concept.

No Intervention

Participants receive no psychological intervention during the study period.

Group Type NO_INTERVENTION

No interventions assigned to this group

Interventions

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Motivational Psychotherapy

A structured short-term intervention based on motivational psychotherapy, delivered in individual sessions over 8 weeks to improve adolescent depression and academic self-concept.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Female adolescents aged 13 to 17 years
* Clinical diagnosis of mild to moderate depression based on DSM-5 criteria
* Currently enrolled in middle or high school
* Informed consent obtained from parents/legal guardians and assent from adolescents

Exclusion Criteria

* Severe depression requiring urgent psychiatric care
* Diagnosis of a major psychiatric disorder (e.g., bipolar disorder, psychosis)
* Ongoing psychotherapy or psychotropic medication use
* Significant cognitive or developmental disability interfering with participation

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Minimum Eligible Age

13 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

17 Years

Eligible Sex

FEMALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No