Taylor Swift and Mental Health Outcomes

NCT06440785 | Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: NUS-IRB-2023-864B
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 600
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

A study in Singapore will explore the potential of pop culture, particularly Taylor Swift's music, in influencing young adults' attitudes toward mental health. With the highest prevalence of mental illness among this age group, the study will aim to investigate whether engagement with Swift's songs and social media will be associated with attitudes crucial for help-seeking, such as recognizing mental health issues and being open to professional services. Conducting a survey of over 600 young adults, the researchers will assess participants' mental health symptoms, engagement with Swift's content, social media and demographics, mental health help-seeking attitude and mental health self-diagnosing behavior.

Conditions

Social Stigma; Psych; Depression, Anxiety; Stress

Keywords

Pop-Culture; Music; Mental Health literacy; Adolescent Health

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Help-Seeking Behaviors

  Inventory of Attitudes toward Seeking Mental Health Services (IASMHS). Items were on a 5-point Likert scale ranging from 0 ("Somewhat Disagree") to 4 ("Agree").

  Through study completion, an average of 1 year

• Self-Diagnosing Behaviors for Mental Health

  Self-identification as having a Mental Illness (SELF-I) scale. Items were on 5-point Likert scale ranging from 1 (Not true at all) to 5 (Completely True)

  Through study completion, an average of 1 year

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 34 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Recruiting a representative sample of around 600 people through the National University of Singapore (NUS) and the general public in Singapore through physical posters or online platforms (e.g., the university's Work Scheme website, and research groups on Telegram).

You may qualify if:

• Enrollment is restricted to healthy adults between 18-34
• Use at least one of the following social media platforms: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X (Twitter), TikTok
• Have lived in Singapore for at least 2 years.
• Participants need to be able to read and understand English.

You may not qualify if:

• Anyone who does not feel comfortable answering questions related to mental health and exposure to mental health-related content online.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Yale-NUS College: lead

Study Sites (1)

Yale-NUS

Singapore, Singapore

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Social Stigma; Depression; Anxiety Disorders

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Social Behavior; Behavior; Behavioral Symptoms; Mental Disorders

Study Officials

• Sundarimaa Erdembileg

  Yale-NUS College

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Sundarimaa Erdembileg

CONTACT

+65 6601-1000; sundarimaa.e@u.yale-nus.edu.sg

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: ECOLOGIC OR COMMUNITY
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: May 27, 2024
• First Posted: June 4, 2024
• Study Start: January 1, 2024
• Primary Completion: December 31, 2024
• Study Completion: December 31, 2024
• Last Updated: June 4, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-06

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

SG (1)