Injeti Self-Esteem Model and University Students

Effectiveness of the Injeti Self-Esteem Model (ISEM) for Improving Self-esteem Among University

The purpose of this study is to explore the effectiveness of the Injeti Self-Esteem Model (ISEM) with a psychoeducational therapy intervention for improving self-esteem among university students. To explore the effectiveness of the ISEM (see Appendix A), investigators are utilizing a mixed method study design to acquire both quantitative and qualitative data to view effectiveness through measurable outcomes and personal experience. The intervention will involve a 1-hour session, which will include administration of the ISEM.

Study Overview

• Status: Completed
• Conditions: Self Esteem
• Intervention / Treatment: Other: Education on the Injeti Model of Self-Esteem

Detailed Description

To explore the effectiveness of the ISEM investigators are utilizing a mixed-method study design to acquire both quantitative and qualitative data to view effectiveness through measurable outcomes and personal experience. Quantitative data will be gathered through standardized assessments, questionnaires, and demographic information. Qualitative information will be gathered through two interviews.

Pre-intervention data collection will include a Demographic Questionnaire, Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES), and the Adverse Childhood Experience Questionnaire (ACE). The intervention itself will involve a 50-minute session consisting of the administration of the ISEM. All researchers will be trained to administer the ISEM by the Principal Investigator. After the intervention, data collection will involve two semi-structured interviews (SSI 1 and 2) that each require a completion of the RSES.

Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria.

Participants will include up to 150 students from varying universities throughout the Inland Empire ranging from 18-35 years of age. Participants must currently be enrolled as full-time or part-time students in an undergraduate or graduate program. English fluency in all areas (reading, writing, speaking, comprehension) will be required from all participants.

Investigators will recruit from each of the eight schools at Loma Linda University who have provided a signed Letter of Agreement (see Appendix B) using digital flyers via email communication. We will also recruit via snowballing.

The instruments we will use to collect data will include a Demographic Questionnaire, the Rosenberg Self-Esteem scale, the Adverse Childhood Experiences Questionnaire for Adults, and semi-structured interviews.

• Study Type: Interventional
• Enrollment (Actual): 17
• Phase: Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

Study Locations

• United States
  • California
    • Loma Linda, California, United States, 92354
      • Loma Linda University

Participation Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

• Ages Eligible for Study: 18 years to 35 years (Adult)
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Genders Eligible for Study: All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

• Ages 18 - 35
• Must currently be enrolled as full-time or part-time students in an undergraduate or graduate program.
• English fluency in all areas (reading, writing, speaking, comprehension)

Exclusion Criteria:

• <18 or >35 years of age
• Does not meet student status
• Not fluent in English

Study Plan

How is the study designed?

Design Details

• Primary Purpose: Other
• Allocation: N/A
• Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
• Masking: None (Open Label)

Number of Arms

1

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm	Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Educational Session on the Injeti Self Esteem Model; The participant will participate in a 1 hour educational session on the Injeti Self Esteem model.	Other: Education on the Injeti Model of Self-Esteem; 1 hour educational session

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure	Measure Description	Time Frame
Change in Self-Esteem	The Rosenberg Self Esteem Scale is a10-item self-reported questionnaire designed to measure self-esteem. It includes 10 statements related to a person's feelings of self-worth or self-acceptance. A four-point scale ranging from "strongly agree" to "strongly disagree" is used to answer the questions (Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, n.d). The RSES is a reliable instrument as indicated by its Guttman scale coefficient of reproducibility of 0.92, which indicates excellent internal consistency. Test-retest reliability has correlations of 0.85 and 0.88 over a 2-week period, which indicates appropriate stability. The validity of the RSES is demonstrated by its concurrent, predictive, and constructive validity using known groups. The RSES correlates significantly with other measures of self-esteem such as the Coopersmith Self-Esteem Inventory as well as with the predicted direction of measures of depression and anxiety (Rosenberg, 2006).	Change between baseline and 2 weeks post educational session
Level of knowledge assessment	This semi-structured 15 minute interview will be completed after the educational session on the ISEM at two different time periods to gain an understanding of the participants perspective of how the knowledge has or has not been beneficial.	Change between 1 week Post educational session and 1 month post educational session.

Collaborators and Investigators

• Sponsor: Loma Linda University
• Investigators: Principal Investigator: Praveen Injeti, OTD, Loma Linda University

Study record dates

Study Major Dates

• Study Start (Actual): February 17, 2022
• Primary Completion (Actual): May 30, 2022
• Study Completion (Actual): May 30, 2022

Study Registration Dates

• First Submitted: February 17, 2022
• First Submitted That Met QC Criteria: February 17, 2022
• First Posted (Actual): February 28, 2022

Study Record Updates

• Last Update Posted (Actual): November 2, 2022
• Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria: October 31, 2022
• Last Verified: October 1, 2022

More Information

Terms related to this study

• Keywords: Self Esteem; University students; Relationships
• Other Study ID Numbers: 5210395

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

• Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?: YES
• IPD Plan Description: Information shared would relate to de-identified data analyzed for publication with our fellow researchers.
• IPD Sharing Time Frame: After data collection.
• IPD Sharing Supporting Information Type: SAP

Drug and device information, study documents

• Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product: No
• Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product: No