Group Social Work Intervention in Improving Peer Relationships

NCT07057960 | Active Not Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: 2024/564
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 30
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The aim of this mixed-methods study is to examine the effect of a group social work intervention, based on cognitive behavioral therapy, on bullying-related cognitions and peer relationships among boys in institutional care. Additionally, the study will explore the experiences and perspectives of participants in the experimental group regarding the intervention.

Conditions

Bullying

Keywords

Peer Relationships; Peer Bullying; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; Children; Institutionalized; Group Social Work Intervention

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Peer Relationship Scale

  The scale was developed to assess adolescents' peer relationships. It comprises 29 items across four sub-dimensions: Intimacy, Popularity, Trust, and Insightfulness. The items are rated on a 5-point Likert scale ranging from 1 (Strongly disagree) to 5 (Completely agree.). The total possible score on the scale ranges from 29 to 145, with higher scores indicating more positive peer relationships.

  T0 (Pre-test) T1 (15 days after the end of the procedure)

• Inventory of Cognitions Related to Bullying for Children

  The scale was developed to assess cognitive characteristics associated with peer bullying in children. It consists of 22 items rated on a 4-point Likert scale, ranging from 1 (Not true at all) to 4 (Completely true). The total score on the scale ranges from 22 to 88. Higher scores indicate stronger cognitive acceptance of bullying, suggesting that bullying is perceived as more normal and acceptable.

  T0 (Pre-test) T1 (15 days after the end of the procedure)

Study Arms (2)

Group Social Work Intervention Based on CBT

EXPERIMENTAL

The experimental group will participate in a group intervention based on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). The sessions will be conducted by the researcher twice a week over a period of five weeks.

Other: Group Social Work Intervention Based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Wait-List Control Group

OTHER

The control group will consist of children placed on a waiting list. These children will not receive any intervention while the experimental group is undergoing the program. Following the completion of the intervention for the experimental group and the collection of post-test data, the same intervention will be offered to the children in the control group.

Other: Group Social Work Intervention Based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Interventions

Group Social Work Intervention Based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy OTHER

The aim of the intervention is to modify children's bullying-related cognitions and enhance peer relationships through cognitive restructuring, achieved by increasing awareness of cognitions, emotions, and behaviors among children in institutional care. The content of the intervention was developed using the core principles and techniques of cognitive behavioral therapy.

Group Social Work Intervention Based on CBT; Wait-List Control Group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 12 Years - 18 Years
• Sex: male
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Child (0-17), Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Aged between 12 and 18 years
• Residing in institutional care for at least three months
• Literate
• Voluntarily agree to take part in the research

You may not qualify if:

• Diagnosis of an acute psychotic disorder
• Previous participation in a similar intervention based on cognitive behavioral therapy
• Missing at least two intervention sessions (after study initiation)
• Leaving the institution or being transferred to another institution during the course of the study (after study initiation)
• Withdrawal of informed consent (after study initiation)

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Selcuk University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Karatay Çocuk Evleri Sitesi Müdürlüğü

Konya, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Related Publications (2)

• Gökkaya, F., ve Tekinsav-Sütçü, S. (2015). Çocuklar için Zorbalıkla İlgili Bilişler Ölçeğinin geliştirilmesi ve psikometrik özelliklerin değerlendirilmesi. Anadolu Psikiyetri Dergisi, 16(Ek sayı-1), 54-63.

  BACKGROUND

• Aydogdu F. Developing a Peer Relationship Scale for Adolescents: a validity and reliability study. Curr Issues Personal Psychol. 2021 Oct 14;10(2):164-176. doi: 10.5114/cipp.2021.109461. eCollection 2022.

  PMID: 38013922 BACKGROUND

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Bullying

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Aggression; Behavioral Symptoms; Behavior; Harassment, Non-Sexual; Social Behavior

Study Officials

• Nur Feyzal Kesen

  Selcuk University

  STUDY DIRECTOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: DOUBLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Purpose: SUPPORTIVE CARE
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Principal Investigator

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: June 30, 2025
• First Posted: July 10, 2025
• Study Start: April 22, 2025
• Primary Completion: June 20, 2025
• Study Completion: October 10, 2025
• Last Updated: July 14, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-06

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)