Effects of a Nurse-Led Self-Compassion and Kindness Program on Compassion and Healthy Peer Relationships in Adolescents

July 23, 2026 updated by: Marmara University

Effects of a Nurse-Led Self-Compassion and Kindness Program on Compassion and Healthy Peer Relationships in Adolescents: A Randomized Controlled Trial

The goal of this experimental study is to learn if the Nurse-Led Self-Compassion and Kindness Program works to improve self-compassion, compassion toward peers, and peer relationships among adolescents. The main hypotheses to be tested in the study are:

Post-intervention self-compassion scale scores will be significantly higher in the experimental group compared to the control group.

Post-intervention compassion scale scores will be significantly higher in the experimental group compared to the control group.

Post-intervention peer relationships scale scores will be significantly higher in the experimental group compared to the control group.

Follow-up self-compassion scale scores will be significantly higher in the experimental group compared to the control group.

Follow-up compassion scale scores will be significantly higher in the experimental group compared to the control group.

Follow-up peer relationships scale scores will be significantly higher in the experimental group compared to the control group.

Researchers will compare the experimental group (receiving the program) to a control group to see if the Nurse-Led Self-Compassion and Kindness Program is effective in enhancing compassion and peer relationships in adolescents.

Participants will:

Participate in the Nurse-Led Self-Compassion and Kindness Program 1 day a week for 6 weeks

Complete the pre-test, post-test, and follow-up test questionnaires

Study Overview

Status

Active, not recruiting

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

75

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

  • Turkey (Türkiye)
    • Istanbul
      • Maltepe, Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
        • Marmara University, Faculty of Health Sciences

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
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Being actively enrolled as a high school student.
  • Demonstrating regular attendance to the intervention sessions.
  • Having no visual, hearing, or cognitive/comprehension impairments.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Having previously participated in an intervention or training program on self-compassion or similar topics.
  • Failure to complete all scales entirely at any data collection time point (baseline, post-test, or follow-up).
  • Withdrawing from the intervention before completion.
  • Irregular attendance or failure to maintain regular participation in the intervention sessions.

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: Other
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Intervention Group
Participants in this group will receive a 6-week nurse-led self-compassion and kindness intervention program focusing on compassion, kindness, and peer relationships.
Other: Nurse-Led Self-Compassion and Kindness Program
This is a 6-week, 40-minute program implemented once a week, focusing on developing compassion and kindness towards themselves and their peers. The program aims to strengthen adolescents' compassion for themselves and others, thereby improving their peer relationships.
No Intervention: Control Group
Participants in this group will not receive the 6-week intervention program. They will continue with their standard school curriculum, which includes a routine course on social etiquette. They will complete the evaluation scales at the same time points.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Self-Compassion Scale (SCS-SF)-Change in Self-Compassion Levels From Baseline to Post-Intervention (Week 6)
Time Frame: Baseline and immediately after the 6-week intervention
This outcome measure evaluates the immediate effect of the 6-week intervention program on adolescents' self-compassion levels. Self-compassion will be assessed using the Self-Compassion Scale. The scale is a single-dimensional, 5-point Likert-type instrument consisting of 11 items, with responses ranging from 1 ('Never') to 5 ('Always'). The minimum and maximum achievable scores on the scale are 11 and 55, respectively. Higher scores indicate higher levels of self-compassion.
Baseline and immediately after the 6-week intervention
Compassion Scale for Adolescents (CSA) - Change in Compassion Levels From Baseline to Post-Intervention (Week 6)
Time Frame: Baseline and immediately after the 6-week intervention
This outcome measure evaluates the immediate effect of the 6-week intervention program on compassion levels among adolescents. Compassion will be measured using the Compassion Scale for Adolescents. The Compassion Scale for Adolescents (CSA) is a 5-point Likert-type instrument consisting of 30 items across six subscales, with responses ranging from 1 ('Strongly disagree') to 5 ('Strongly agree'). The total achievable score on the scale ranges from a minimum of 30 to a maximum of 150. Higher total scores indicate higher levels of compassion.
Baseline and immediately after the 6-week intervention
Peer Relationships Scale (PRS) - Change in Peer Relationships From Baseline to Post-Intervention (Week 6)
Time Frame: Baseline and immediately after the 6-week intervention
This outcome measure evaluates the improvement in peer relationships following the 6-week intervention program. Peer relationships will be assessed using the Peer Relationships Scale. The Peer Relationships Scale (PRS) is a 5-point Likert-type instrument consisting of 29 items across four subscales, with responses ranging from 1 ('Strongly disagree') to 5 ('Strongly agree'). The minimum and maximum achievable total scores on the scale are 29 and 145, respectively. Higher total scores reflect healthier and better-quality peer relationships.
Baseline and immediately after the 6-week intervention

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Self-Compassion Scale (SCS-SF) - Change in Self-Compassion Levels at 1-Month Follow-Up
Time Frame: 1 month after the intervention
This outcome measure assesses the change in self-compassion scores at the 1-month follow-up after the completion of the 6-week intervention. Self-compassion will be measured using the Self-Compassion Scale. The scale is a single-dimensional, 5-point Likert-type instrument consisting of 11 items, with responses ranging from 1 ('Never') to 5 ('Always'). The minimum and maximum achievable scores on the scale are 11 and 55, respectively. Higher scores indicate higher levels of self-compassion. Higher scores indicate higher levels of self-compassion.
1 month after the intervention
Compassion Scale for Adolescents (CSA) - Change in Compassion Levels at 1-Month Follow-Up
Time Frame: 1 month after the intervention
This outcome measure assesses the change in compassion scores at the 1-month follow-up after the completion of the 6-week intervention. Compassion will be measured using the Compassion Scale for Adolescents. The Compassion Scale for Adolescents (CSA) is a 5-point Likert-type instrument consisting of 30 items across six subscales, with responses ranging from 1 ('Strongly disagree') to 5 ('Strongly agree'). The total achievable score on the scale ranges from a minimum of 30 to a maximum of 150. Higher total scores indicate higher levels of compassion.
1 month after the intervention
Peer Relationships Scale (PRS) - Change in Peer Relationships at 1-Month Follow-Up
Time Frame: 1 month after the intervention
This outcome measure assesses the improvement in peer relationships at the 1-month follow-up after the completion of the 6-week intervention. Peer relationships will be assessed using the Peer Relationships Scale. The Peer Relationships Scale (PRS) is a 5-point Likert-type instrument consisting of 29 items across four subscales, with responses ranging from 1 ('Strongly disagree') to 5 ('Strongly agree'). The minimum and maximum achievable total scores on the scale are 29 and 145, respectively. Higher total scores reflect healthier and better-quality peer relationships.
1 month after the intervention

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

Marmara University

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Gizem BIDIK, PhD (c), Research Assistant, Marmara University, Faculty of Health Sciences

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

April 8, 2026

Primary Completion (Estimated)

July 1, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

August 1, 2026

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

July 20, 2026

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 20, 2026

First Posted (Actual)

July 23, 2026

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

July 24, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 23, 2026

Last Verified

July 1, 2026

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Other Study ID Numbers

  • MarmaraU/30.03.2026/64

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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