Effect of a Brief Self-Compassion Intervention on Nursing Students
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-45
SponsorMersin University
About this trial
Nursing students may experience considerable stress related to academic demands, clinical training, adaptation to university life, and concerns about professional competence. First-year nursing students may be particularly affected as they adjust to both university education and the nursing profession.
Self-compassion refers to responding to personal difficulties, failures, or stressful experiences with kindness, understanding, and a balanced awareness rather than harsh self-criticism. Previous research suggests that self-compassion may support stress management and psychological well-being, and that self-compassion skills can be developed through structured interventions.
This study will evaluate the effects of a brief self-compassion intervention among first-year nursing students. The intervention consists of two weekly, 90-minute face-to-face group sessions that include education and guided self-compassion practices. The study will examine whether the intervention is associated with changes in self-compassion, perceived stress, and mental well-being. Outcomes will be assessed at baseline, immediately after the intervention, and six weeks after completion of the intervention.
The findings may provide information about the potential usefulness of a brief self-compassion intervention for supporting the psychological well-being of nursing students.
Eligibility criteria
This trial accepts healthy volunteersQualifiers
First-year undergraduate nursing student.
Aged 18 years or older.
Willing to participate voluntarily in the study and provide informed consent.
Disqualifiers
Not being a first-year undergraduate nursing student.
Being younger than 18 years.
Declining to participate or provide informed consent.
Trial design
Design model
Parallel
Treatments tested in this trial
Brief Self-Compassion Intervention
BehavioralThe intervention is based on the structured self-compassion program developed by Neff and Germer (2013) and consists of two weekly 90-minute group sessions. The first session includes psychoeducation on compassion and self-compassion, with a focus on the core components of self-kindness, common humanity, and mindfulness. Participants practice soothing touch, the self-compassion break, and compassionate breathing meditation. The second session includes a review of home practice followed by Metta (loving-kindness) meditation and compassionate friend meditation. Group reflection and sharing are incorporated into both sessions. Between sessions, participants are encouraged to practice the techniques using audio recordings provided by the researcher. The intervention is designed to foster self-compassion, support stress management, and promote mental well-being.
Treatment groups
160 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsGroup A: Self-Compassion InterventionExperimental treatment 1 intervention
Group B: Control groupNo intervention 0 interventions
Trial outcomes
Primary outcomes
1
Self-Compassion
Self-compassion will be assessed using the 12-item Self-Compassion Scale-Short Form (SCS-SF). Items are rated on a 5-point Likert-type scale. Higher scores indicate higher levels of self-compassion.
Time frame
Baseline, immediately post-intervention, and 3 months after completion of the interventionSecondary outcomes
1
Perceived Stress
Perceived stress will be assessed using the 14-item Perceived Stress Scale (PSS). Items are rated on a 5-point scale ranging from 0 to 4, with higher scores indicating higher levels of perceived stress.
Time frame
Baseline, immediately post-intervention, and 3 months after completion of the intervention.2
Mental Well-Being
Mental well-being will be assessed using the 7-item Short Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-Being Scale (SWEMWBS). Items are rated on a 5-point Likert-type scale, with higher scores indicating higher levels of mental well-being.
Time frame
Baseline, immediately post-intervention, and 3 months after completion of the intervention.Sponsors and contacts
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov
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