Assessing the Feasibility and Acceptability of Watching Queen of Katwe as a Role Model Intervention Among Adolescents in High Schools in Kenya

NCT07072741 | Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: Shamiri Queen of Katwe Project
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 250
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 2

Brief Summary

This study will test whether using the film Queen of Katwe as a role model story can help motivate and engage high school students in Kenya. The film is based on the true story of Phiona Mutesi, a Ugandan girl who becomes a chess champion despite growing up in poverty. The study will take place in a mixed secondary school in Ngong town, Kajiado County, with about 250 students aged 13 to 19. Students will watch the film at school. To see if the approach works well, researchers will collect data before and after the film showing. They will check:

1. 1.Feasibility (how easy it is to carry out, including costs and logistics)
2. 2.Acceptability (how students and teachers feel about it)
3. 3.Engagement (how involved students are) Surveys and focus groups will be used to gather feedback. The goal is to see if this low-cost method could be used more widely to support learning and motivation in schools.

Conditions

Observational Study

Keywords

Queen of Katwe; Media-based intervention; Role model intervention; Film-based learning; Low-cost intervention; Adolescent motivation

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (6)

• Mean change in aspiration score from baseline on the Aspirations Index through study completion

  Changes in self-reported aspirations as measured by the Aspiration Index is used to assess long term aspirations and goals that individuals hope to accomplish in their lives. In this study, we will use a shortened 15-item version of this scale including items on aspirations of wealth, fame, image, personal growth, relationship, community and health. The scores for each item ranges between 1-7, with higher scores indicating higher aspirations.

  From baseline through endline, an average of two days

• Mean change in school engagement score from baseline on the School Engagement Measure through study completion.

  Changes in self-reported school engagement as measured by the School Engagement Measure refer to a student's emotional, behavioural, and cognitive involvement in school activities and learning. This is a 19-item measure with responses measured on a 5-point Likert scale ranging from 1 (not at all true) to 5 (very true). Higher scores indicate greater school engagement.

  From baseline through endline, an average of two days

• Change in academic performance as measured using the average grades

  Changes in academic performance as measured using the average grades obtained from the most recent exam prior to the intervention, and the first available exam following the implementation of the intervention.

  Periprocedural - From academic exam results pre-intervention to academic exam results post-intervention, up to three months

• Mean score of the Feasibility of Intervention Measure at study completion

  Feasibility of Intervention Measure tracks metrics such as ease of setting up the screenings, logistical challenges, and time constraints. It assesses the extent to which an intervention can be successfully implemented within a given setting. This is a 4-item measure with responses measured on a 4-point Likert scale ranging from 1 (Completely disagree) to 5 (Completely agree). Higher scores indicate a better outcome, good scores on the feasibility of the intervention.

  At study completion, up to three months

• Mean score of the Acceptability of Intervention Measure at study completion

  Acceptability of Intervention Measure assess the acceptability of the intervention by participants. This 4-item measure evaluates stakeholders' perception of an intervention's acceptability, determining whether they find it agreeable, satisfactory, or palatable. Responses are measured on a 4-point Likert scale ranging from 1 (Completely disagree) to 5 (Completely agree). Higher scores indicate a better outcome, the acceptability of the intervention.

  At study completion, up to three months

• Mean score of the Intervention Appropriateness Measure at study completion

  Intervention Appropriateness Measure assesses perceptions of participants' intervention appropriateness. It measures the perceived fit, relevance, or compatibility of an intervention within a particular context. This 4-item measure determines whether an intervention aligns with the needs of a specific population, organisational goals, or existing workflows. Responses are measured on a 4-point Likert scale ranging from 1 (Completely disagree) to 5 (Completely agree). Higher scores indicate a better outcome, the appropriateness of the intervention.

  At study completion, up to three months

Study Arms (1)

Shamiri Queen of Katwe

EXPERIMENTAL

The session itself will take approximately two hours-this includes student assembly, an introduction to the study, and the screening of Queen of Katwe

Other: Shamiri Queen of Katwe Intervention

Interventions

Shamiri Queen of Katwe Intervention OTHER

The intervention involves screening the film Queen of Katwe to high school students in a school setting.

Shamiri Queen of Katwe

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 13 Years - 19 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Child (0-17), Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Participants must be high school students in the selected school.
• Participants must be between the ages of 13 to 19.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Shamiri Institute: lead

Study Sites (2)

Shamiri Institute

Nairobi, 00300, Kenya

NOT YET RECRUITING

Shamiri Institute

Nairobi, Kenya

RECRUITING

Study Officials

• Tom L Osborn

  Shamiri Institute

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Tom L Osborn

CONTACT

+254 706 408 811; osborn@shamiri.institute

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: NA
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: OTHER
• Intervention Model: SINGLE GROUP
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: June 30, 2025
• First Posted: July 18, 2025
• Study Start: July 3, 2025
• Primary Completion: July 23, 2025
• Study Completion: August 30, 2025
• Last Updated: July 18, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-07

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will share
• Shared Documents: STUDY PROTOCOL, SAP, ICF, ANALYTIC CODE
• Time Frame: Beginning 3 months and ending 3 years following article publication.
• Access Criteria: Access to study reports and protocols will be open. Access to de-identified individual participant data will be available upon request from the study team.

Locations

KE (2)