Psychosocial Correlates of Trait Emotional Intelligence and Psychosomatic Symptoms Among Adolescents Exposed to Bullying and the Effects of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction.

NCT07694908 | Active Not Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: FJWU/EC/2026/147
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 44
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This study examines the psychosocial correlates of trait emotional intelligence and psychosomatic symptoms among adolescents exposed to bullying and analyzes the effetiveness of Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program through a randomized controlled trial. The study is two phased, in which the Phase 1 includes a cross sectional correlational survey that was administered to 403 adolescents aged 14 to 18 years studying in secondary schools and colleges of Rawalpindi and Islamabad, Pakistan to analyze the relationships among childhood traumatic experiences, mindfulness, and level of bullying exposure with trait emotional intelligence and psychosomatic symptoms to identify eligible participants for Phase 2. In Phase 2, about 44 adolescents meeting eligibility criteria were randomly assigned to either an intervention group that received the 8 week MBSR intervention (n=22) or waitlist control group (n=22). Pre and post assessments were done to examine changes in trait emotional intelligence and psychosomatic symptoms, following the mbsr intervention.

Conditions

Childhood Trauma; Stress; Emotional Intelligence; Psychosomatic Disorders; Mindfulness; Adolescent Mental Health; Post Traumatic Stress; Bullying Victimisation

Keywords

MBSR; Mindfulness; Bullying; Adolescents; Trait Emotional Intelligence; Psychosomatic Symptoms; Childhood Trauma; Pakistan; Randomized Controlled Trial

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Trait Emotional Intelligence

  Measured using Trait Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire Adolescent Short Form (TEIQue-ASF), a 30 Item self report measure. Higher scores indicate higher Trait emotional intelligence.

  Baseline pre intervention and 8 weeks post intervention

• Psychosomatic Symptoms

  Measured using DSM-5 Level 2 Somatic Symptom Scale for children aged 11 To 17. A 13 Item scale. Higher scores Indicate greater psychosomatic distress.

  Baseline and 8 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (3)

• Mindfulness

  Baseline and 8 weeks

• Level of Bullying Exposure

  Baseline and 8 weeks

• Childhood Traumatic Experiences

  Baseline and 8 weeks

Study Arms (2)

MBSR Intervention Group

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants assigned to this arm received 8 week sessions online of MBSR. Each session was 90 minutes long and delivered through video conferencing. Sessions included mindfulness meditation, breathing exercises, body scan practices and group discussions.

Behavioral: Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)

Waitlist Control Group

NO INTERVENTION

Participants in this arm, receieved no intervention during the study period and were given mbsr program after the study completion.

Interventions

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) BEHAVIORAL

8 week structured online group program based on the Kabat-Zinn 1990 protocol adapted for adolescents delivered via video conferencing in weekly 90 minute sessions comprising mindfulness meditation breathing exercises body scan Mindful movement and group Discussions to increase present moment awareness reduce stress reactivity improve Emotional stability.

MBSR Intervention Group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 14 Years - 18 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Child (0-17), Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Adolescents aged 14 to 18 years currently enrolled in secondary school and colleges of Rawalpindi and Islamabad Pakistan.
• Score at or above 75th percentile on Multidimensional Peer Victimization Scale (MPVS-24) indicating significant bullying exposure.
• Score at or above 75th percentile on Pediatric ACEs and Related Life Events Screener (PEARLS) indicating Meaningful childhood trauma history.
• Score at or below 25th percentile on Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS) Indicating low dispositional mindfulness.
• Score at or below 25th percentile on Trait Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire Adolescent Short Form (TEIQue-ASF) indicating Impaired trait emotional intelligence.
• Demonstrate increased psychosomatic symptoms on DSM-5 Level 2 Somatic Symptom Scale for Children aged 11 to 17.
• Access to smartphone tablet or computer with stable Internet connection for online session participation.
• Voluntary assent from participant and written informed consent from parent or guardian.

You may not qualify if:

• Current diagnosis of severe Psychiatric disorder such as Psychotic disorder.
• Currently receiving psychotherapy or any structured psychological treatment.
• Currently taking psychiatric or Mental health medication.
• Currently practicing mindfulness related exercises such as meditation Yoga or breathing exercises.
• Diagnosed chronic physical illness.
• Diagnosed physical or learning Disability.
• Unwillingness to commit to attending all eight weekly Online MBSR sessions.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Fatima Jinnah Women University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Fatima Jinnah Women University

Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, 46000, Pakistan

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Psychophysiologic Disorders; Bullying

Interventions

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Neurologic Manifestations; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms; Aggression; Behavioral Symptoms; Behavior; Harassment, Non-Sexual; Social Behavior

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Mindfulness; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; Behavior Therapy; Psychotherapy; Behavioral Disciplines and Activities

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Masking Details: Assessor blind procedure was employed in which the research assistant responsible for administering post intervention assessments was kept unaware of participants group assignments throughout data collection to minimize assessment bias.
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Mphil Research Scholar/Student

Model Details: Two parallel groups, intervention group receiving eight week MBSR online and waitlist control group receiving no intervention during study period.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: July 6, 2026
• First Posted: July 10, 2026
• Study Start: February 1, 2026
• Primary Completion: July 1, 2026
• Study Completion: July 1, 2026
• Last Updated: July 14, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-07

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

PA (1)