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A Study of Effects of Expressive Writing on College Students Experiencing Psychological Difficulties

NCT07188519 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 4

Last updated 2025-09-23

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

This study aims to improve college students' mental health through expressive writing. Over the next eight weeks, I would like you to write about some of the experiences that have had the greatest impact on your life. These may be positive or negative, and may relate to the present, past, or future. As you write, you may describe the event from both positive and negative perspectives. We encourage you to genuinely explore your deepest emotions and thoughts. Whatever you choose to write about, the crucial point is that you truly delve into your innermost feelings and reflections. You may relate your experiences to anyone in your life, including your parents, friends, and relatives. We hope you will endeavour to write about significant experiences you have never discussed in detail with others. During your writing, do not concern yourself with linguistic expression. We wish for you to convey your deepest emotions and thoughts as fully as possible. The content of your writing will not influence our perception of you; it is held in absolute confidence and security. The sole rule for this writing session is that once you begin writing, you must continue until the time concludes (each session is timed for 20-25 minutes). After the writing period ends, you may choose whether to submit your written text.

Conditions

  • Negative Emotions
  • Self Cognition

Interventions

OTHER

expressive writing

Each of the four rounds consisted of three consecutive days of writing followed by a gap week.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Shandong University

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
NA
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Model
SINGLE_GROUP

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
24 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2023-11-02
Primary Completion
2024-06-30
Completion
2024-08-31

Countries

  • China

Study Locations

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