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NCT Number: NCT07723040

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

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

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Key information

Conditions

Self Compassion Compassion Interpersonal Relations Peer Group

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Marmara University, Faculty of Health Sciences

Maltepe, Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

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.

Treatment and study plan

Nurse-Led Self-Compassion and Kindness Program

Other

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.

Primary outcomes

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

Secondary outcomes

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Marmara University

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Registry information

Official study title

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

Important dates

Study start
2026
Primary completion
2026
Study completion
2026
First posted
Jul 23, 2026
Registry last updated
Jul 24, 2026

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