World Digital Detox Program for Enhancing Youth and Family Well-being

NCT06154681 | Completed DMC

• 1 other identifier: Zep-WDDD-I 01
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 168
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The pervasive presence of digital devices and technology has reshaped contemporary society, providing numerous benefits but also prompting concerns about prolonged screen time, particularly with smartphones and social media. These concerns extend to their impact on interpersonal relationships and mental well-being. The Zep Foundation's World Digital Detox Program to address the challenges posed by excessive screen exposure, social media usage, and digital screen dependency. This study aimed to assess the efficacy of the digital detox family intervention, endorsed by the World Digital Detox Day program, in curbing the use of digital devices-specifically smartphones and social media-and enhancing the overall well-being of youth and families.

Conditions

Psychological Well-Being; Adolescent Behavior; Family

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Perceived Stress Scale (PSS)

  The 10-item PSS was used to assess perception of stress.

  From baseline to 4-week post intervention

Secondary Outcomes (4)

• Media Multitasking-Revised (MMT-R) scale

  From baseline to 4-week post intervention

• Family Communication Scale (FCS)

  From baseline to 4-week post intervention

• Family Health Behaviours Scale (FHBS)

  From baseline to 4-week post intervention

• Mental Health Continuum Short Form (MHC-SF)

  From baseline to 4-week post intervention

Study Arms (2)

World Digital Detox Family Program

EXPERIMENTAL

The 4-week Self-Help World Digital Detox Family and Society Program is a comprehensive program, with variety of self-guided activities, discussions, and reflection exercises. The intervention encompasses both individual and collective components.

Other: World Digital Detox Family Program

Wait-list Control

NO INTERVENTION

Wait-list control group underwent the standard assessment and screening process but not engaged in the intervention during the 4-week period.

Interventions

World Digital Detox Family Program OTHER

The Self-Help World Digital Detox Family Program spans four weeks and offers a structured approach to tackle the rising issues associated with the overuse of screens, social media, and digital devices within families. This intervention provides practical tools and strategies to be implemented on a weekly basis.

World Digital Detox Family Program

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 10 Years - 14 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Child (0-17)

You may qualify if:

• for Caregivers:
• Age 18 or older at baseline assessment;
• Primary caregiver responsible for the care of an adolescent 10-14 who is a resident in the same household
• Able to speak English
• Agreement to participate in the program;
• Consent for self and child to participate in the study.
• for Adolescents:
• Age 10-14 at baseline assessment;
• Agreed to participate in the study;
• Caregiver consent to participate in the study.

You may not qualify if:

• Serious Medical Conditions requiring frequent hospitalization
• Special Educational Need Children and Adolescents
• Substance abuse

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Innowage Limited: lead
• Zep Foundation: collaborator
• Aarogyam UK: collaborator

Study Sites (1)

World Digital Detox Day

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Psychological Well-Being; Adolescent Behavior

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Personal Satisfaction; Behavior

Study Officials

• Rekha Chaudhari, PhD

  World Digital Detox Day, Zep Foundation

  STUDY DIRECTOR

• Neha Sharma, PhD

  Aarogyam UK

  STUDY CHAIR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Purpose: SUPPORTIVE CARE
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: INDUSTRY
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: November 16, 2023
• First Posted: December 4, 2023
• Study Start: January 12, 2023
• Primary Completion: July 18, 2023
• Study Completion: November 3, 2023
• Last Updated: December 4, 2023

Record last verified: 2023-11

Locations

IN (1)