Development and Evaluation of a Growth Mindset Intervention for Adolescents in Youth Custody Frameworks: Pilot Study

December 29, 2025 updated by: Miri Tal-Saban

Development and Evaluation of a Daily-Activity-Based Growth Mindset Intervention for Adolescents and Staff in Youth Custody Frameworks: A Mixed-Methods Study

The purpose of this study is to develop and evaluate a daily-activity-based intervention aimed at fostering a growth mindset among adolescents in youth custody frameworks and their staff. The study seeks to answer whether this intervention can improve participants' perceptions of their ability to adapt, enhance daily life participation, and identify barriers and facilitators for promoting a growth mindset in this unique population. Using a mixed-methods design, the study includes pre- and post-intervention assessments with the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM), structured questionnaires, and focus groups to evaluate the effectiveness of the program.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

This study aims to develop and evaluate an intervention program designed to promote a growth mindset among adolescents residing in youth custody frameworks and their staff. The intervention is grounded in daily-activity-based approaches, emphasizing practical engagement in meaningful activities and reflective learning. The program is tailored to address the unique challenges and strengths of participants within these frameworks, with the goal of fostering adaptability, resilience, and improved participation in daily life tasks.

The research employs a mixed-methods design to comprehensively assess the intervention's impact. Quantitative data will be collected using the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) to measure changes in participants' perceptions of their performance and satisfaction with daily tasks. Structured pre- and post-intervention questionnaires will further evaluate shifts in growth mindset attitudes. Qualitative data will be gathered through focus groups with adolescents, alumni, and staff, providing insights into the intervention's feasibility, perceived barriers, and opportunities for adaptation.

The study is conducted at two youth custody institutions, Alma and Mitspa-Yam, which provide residential care for adolescents in high-risk situations. Participants include adolescents currently in care, alumni, and staff members. Findings from this research are expected to inform the development of evidence-based guidelines for integrating growth mindset interventions into youth custody settings, with implications for enhancing long-term outcomes for participants.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

9

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Israel
    • Israel
      • Ashdod, Israel, Israel, 6097000
        • Alma Boarding School

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Child
  • Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

Adolescents currently residing in youth custody frameworks who are selected by the institution's staff based on their suitability for the study.

Alumni of youth custody frameworks who are contacted directly by the research team.

Exclusion Criteria:

Adolescents whose mental or physical condition prevents them from participating in the study.

Individuals who are unable to complete questionnaires or reflectively describe their experiences.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

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

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Growth Mindset Intervention Group

Participants in this arm will receive a structured, daily-activity-based intervention designed to promote a growth mindset. The intervention includes:

Guided participation in meaningful daily activities tailored to individual needs.

Reflective discussions and feedback sessions to reinforce growth mindset principles.

Pre- and post-intervention assessments using the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) and structured questionnaires. The aim is to enhance psychological adaptation, resilience, and daily life participation among adolescents in youth custody frameworks and their staff.
Behavioral: Growth Mindset Intervention

A structured, daily-activity-based intervention program designed to foster a growth mindset among adolescents in youth custody frameworks and their staff. The intervention involves:

Guided engagement in practical, meaningful daily activities tailored to individual and group needs.

Reflective feedback sessions to reinforce principles of a growth mindset. Pre- and post-intervention assessments using standardized tools, including the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) and structured questionnaires.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM).
Time Frame: Before and after the intervention (approximately 8 weeks).

This measure evaluates changes in participants' perceptions of their daily task performance and satisfaction before and after the intervention.

Scale Details:

Scale Title: COPM Performance and Satisfaction Scales Range: 1 to 10 Interpretation: Higher scores indicate better performance and greater satisfaction.

Time Frame: Before and after the intervention (approximately 8 weeks).
Before and after the intervention (approximately 8 weeks).

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Analysis of Barriers and Facilitators in the Framework - Customized Survey Scale
Time Frame: Before and after the intervention (approximately 8 weeks).

his measure assesses perceived barriers and facilitators in the context of daily activities, psychological adaptation, and interpersonal support within the youth custody framework. The survey evaluates aspects such as perceived trust in staff, sense of security, support from peers and staff, independence, organization, and expectations for the future.

Scale Details:

Scale Title: Youth Custody Resident Experience Survey (YCRES) Range: 1 (Strongly Disagree) to 10 (Strongly Agree) Interpretation: Higher scores indicate a more positive perception of facilitators (e.g., trust in staff, support from peers, self-efficacy), whereas lower scores suggest greater perceived barriers and difficulties in adaptation.
Before and after the intervention (approximately 8 weeks).

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Miri Tal-Saban

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

March 26, 2025

Primary Completion (Actual)

June 30, 2025

Study Completion (Actual)

June 30, 2025

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

February 11, 2025

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 11, 2025

First Posted (Actual)

February 13, 2025

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimated)

January 2, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

December 29, 2025

Last Verified

December 1, 2025

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 5032023

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

IPD Plan Description

IPD will not be shared due to privacy concerns related to the sensitive nature of the data collected from adolescents in youth custody frameworks. Additionally, restrictions imposed by the ethics committee and institutional guidelines prevent the sharing of such data.

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

product manufactured in and exported from the U.S.

No

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