Dissemination Strategies and Implementation Outcomes of Adolescent Character Strength Interventions.

Summary

The present research study will involve investigating the efficacy of large-scale dissemination models of evidence-based character strength interventions in secondary schools in Kenya. This intervention, derived from a previously tested intervention named Shamiri, or thrive in Kiswahili, uses positive psychology and accessible life skills to build individual resilience and wellness. This will be a one-arm trial with participants recruited from 20 secondary schools in Nairobi, Kiambu and Makueni counties. The investigators estimate a sample size of 3000 youth, working on an intention to treat basis. All interested participants will be admitted to the program, with no exclusion criteria applied. The investigators will report on the efficacy of character strength interventions on wellbeing and mental health outcomes. Further, the investigators will also assess the scalability and acceptability of the program post intervention. Additionally, the investigators will examine moderator effects on the participants, baseline attributes of the participants, and potentially the effects of candidate mediators on intervention effects.

Conditions

• Mental Health Disorder

Interventions

OTHER

Shamiri Intervention

The first two sessions focus on the concept of growth mindset, the third session focuses on gratitude, and the fourth and final session focuses on values. In session one, participants are guided through a Growth mindset intervention designed to convey the idea that people and their situations can change for the better. In session two, group leaders introduce a discussion and activities about effective strategies for growth. Then, the group leaders introduce a framework for problem solving. In session three, group leaders emphasize the importance of verbalizing and consciously thinking about Gratitude, as well as its benefits for well-being. In the final session, participants are introduced to the concept of values. Participants discuss stories of culturally pertinent role models, with an emphasis on the values these individuals display, and how their values guided their life decisions and led to success and happiness.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Africa Mental Health Research and Training Foundation

  collaborator UNKNOWN

• Harvard University

  collaborator OTHER

• Kenyatta University

  collaborator OTHER

• WU Vienna University of Economics and Business

  collaborator UNKNOWN

• Shamiri Institute

  lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

• Tom L Osborn · Shamiri Institute

Study Design

Allocation

NA

Purpose

OTHER

Masking

NONE

Model

SINGLE_GROUP

Eligibility

Min Age

12 Years

Max Age

21 Years

Sex

ALL

Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start

2022-05-16

Primary Completion

2022-06-30

Completion

2022-10-31

Countries

• Kenya

Study Locations