The Aim of This Study is to Examine the Effects of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Delivered to Students of Vocational School of Higher Education, on Hope, Problem-solving Skills, and Life Satisfaction.

NCT07432451 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: Solution-focused brief therapy
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 46
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This randomized controlled study aims to evaluate the effects of a Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)-based structured program on hope, problem-solving skills, and life satisfaction among students attending a university vocational school. Fifty eligible students from two campuses of a state university will be randomized to an intervention group (n=25) or a control group (n=25). The intervention group will receive a structured SFBT-based program delivered face-to-face, while the control group will continue usual conditions during the study period. Outcomes will be assessed using standardized questionnaires at baseline, post-intervention, and follow-up. The primary analyses will compare changes in outcome scores over time between groups.

Conditions

Psychological Well-being

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Change from baseline in hope (Continuous Hope Scale [Sürekli Umut Ölçeği, SUÖ] total score)

  Hope will be assessed using the Continuous Hope Scale (Sürekli Umut Ölçeği, SUÖ) total score. The scale includes 12 items (with 4 filler items not scored), and the total score is derived from the scored items on an 8-point Likert-type response format. Total score range: 8 to 64. Higher scores indicate higher hope (better outcome).

  Baseline (pre-test), Week 6 (post-test), and 1-month follow-up.

Secondary Outcomes (2)

• Outcome Measure title (Secondary Outcome): Change from baseline in problem-solving (Problem Solving Inventory [PSI] total score)

  Baseline (pre-test), Week 6 (post-test), and 1-month follow-up.

• Change from baseline in life satisfaction (Satisfaction With Life Scale [SWLS] / Turkish version [Yaşam Doyumu Ölçeği, YDÖ] total score)

  Baseline (pre-test), Week 6 (post-test), and 1-month follow-up.

Study Arms (2)

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants received face-to-face Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) delivered once weekly for 6 weeks (6 sessions). Sessions were structured according to the core principles and techniques of the solution-focused approach.

Behavioral: Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

Control (Wait-list)

NO INTERVENTION

Participants received no structured intervention during the 6-week study period and completed assessments on the same schedule as the intervention group. After completion of post-intervention and 1-month follow-up assessments, the control group was offered two face-to-face SFBT sessions.

Interventions

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) BEHAVIORAL

"Face-to-face SFBT delivered once weekly for 6 weeks (6 sessions)."

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Currently enrolled as a student at a university vocational school
• Continuous Hope Scale (CHS) score ≤ 40 at screening

You may not qualify if:

• Self-reported or documented diagnosis of a psychiatric disorder (e.g., schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or anxiety disorder)
• Currently receiving any psychotherapy/counseling intervention during the study period
• Incomplete completion of the Continuous Hope Scale (CHS) at screening
• Declines participation after screening (including those meeting the CHS criterion)
• Discontinuation/Withdrawal Criteria:
• Failure to attend study sessions (missing two or more sessions)
• Incomplete completion of study questionnaires
• Failure to complete assigned between-session tasks/homework on two or more occasions

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Aydin Adnan Menderes University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Aydin Adnan Menderes University, Vocational School

Aydin, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Psychological Well-Being

Interventions

Psychotherapy, Brief

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Personal Satisfaction; Behavior

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Psychotherapy; Behavioral Disciplines and Activities

Study Officials

• Mehtap KIZILKAYA, PhD

  Aydın Adnan Menderes University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Psychiatric Nursing

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Masking Details: Due to the nature of the intervention, participants and the researcher administering the intervention were aware of their group assignments; since the Solution-Focused Brief Therapy sessions to be applied to the experimental group were conducted by the researcher, participant/practitioner blinding could not be ensured, however, the analysis phase was blinded.
• Purpose: OTHER
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Lecturer

Model Details: Two-arm, parallel-group randomized controlled trial. Participants were allocated to an SFBT intervention group or a control (wait-list/delayed intervention) group. The control group received the intervention after completion of study assessments.(1:1 randomization)

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: December 22, 2025
• First Posted: February 25, 2026
• Study Start: February 1, 2024
• Primary Completion: March 16, 2024
• Study Completion: December 22, 2025
• Last Updated: February 25, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-02

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will share
• Shared Documents: CSR
• Time Frame: 6 months after publication
• Access Criteria: relevance to the topic of the study and approval of all co-authors within 1 month of receiving the request.

Locations

TU (1)