Mobile Self-Management Program for Stress Reduction in Young Adults

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

211 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2023-09-01

Study Completion Date

2025-08-30

Brief Summary

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The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a mobile self-management program that combines Positive Psychology (PP) and Behavioral Activation (BA) helps reduce stress in young adults in South Korea. It will also examine how the program affects depression, anxiety, and resilience.

The main questions it aims to answer are:

Does the program lower stress levels in young adults with high stress?

Does the program improve other aspects of mental health, such as depression, anxiety, and resilience?

Researchers will compare the mobile program to a wait-list control group to see if the program works to improve stress management.

Participants will:

Be randomly assigned to either the program group or a wait-list control group

Use the mobile program for 4 weeks with guided activities, followed by 4 weeks of self-directed use

Complete surveys at the start, week 2, week 4, and week 8 about their stress, depression, anxiety, and resilience

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Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Stress (Psychology)

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

PREVENTION

Blinding Strategy

DOUBLE

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Study Groups

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Intervention group

Participants receive a mobile self-management intervention that integrates Positive Psychology and Behavioral Activation. The program includes 4 weeks of guided sessions followed by 4 weeks of self-directed use.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Mobile Self-Management Program integrated with Positive Psychology and Behavioral Activation

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

The mobile self-management program consisted of a 4-week guided intervention phase followed by a 4-week self-directed period to encourage continued use. The guided phase was organized around weekly objectives: (1) experiencing positive affect, (2) identifying personal strengths, (3) applying strengths in daily life, and (4) planning a positive future. Program activities included emotional check-ins, gratitude journaling, mindfulness practice, positive behavioral tasks, and goal setting. During the self-directed phase (Weeks 5-8), participants selected from 10 recommended activities tailored to their strengths, promoting sustained engagement and self-management. The program integrated Positive Psychology and Behavioral Activation strategies to reduce stress, enhance resilience, and foster positive behavioral change.

Wait-list Control

Participants do not receive the intervention during the first 8 weeks but are offered access to the program after the study period.

Group Type NO_INTERVENTION

No interventions assigned to this group

Interventions

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Mobile Self-Management Program integrated with Positive Psychology and Behavioral Activation

The mobile self-management program consisted of a 4-week guided intervention phase followed by a 4-week self-directed period to encourage continued use. The guided phase was organized around weekly objectives: (1) experiencing positive affect, (2) identifying personal strengths, (3) applying strengths in daily life, and (4) planning a positive future. Program activities included emotional check-ins, gratitude journaling, mindfulness practice, positive behavioral tasks, and goal setting. During the self-directed phase (Weeks 5-8), participants selected from 10 recommended activities tailored to their strengths, promoting sustained engagement and self-management. The program integrated Positive Psychology and Behavioral Activation strategies to reduce stress, enhance resilience, and foster positive behavioral change.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Age 19-34 years at the time of participation
* Proficiency in using digital devices
* Use of an Android-based smartphone or tablet
* Score of ≥14 on the Perceived Stress Scale-10 (PSS-10)
* Provision of informed consent for random assignment