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Nurse-Led ROOTS-Soft Skills Intervention for Bullying Prevention

NCT07261397 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 100

Last updated 2025-12-12

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Summary

This study aims to evaluate the effect of a nurse-led intervention combining the ROOTS program and soft skills training on emotional regulation and bullying prevention among high school students in Bandung, Indonesia. Bullying remains a major concern in schools and is closely linked to emotional difficulties, poor coping skills, and limited empathy. Strengthening students' emotional regulation is an evidence-based strategy to reduce aggressive behaviors and promote safer school environments.

In this study, trained school nurses will deliver an integrated intervention consisting of sessions on identifying emotions, managing stress, developing empathy, communicating effectively, and resolving conflicts. The program is designed to help students better understand their emotions, control impulsive reactions, and build positive relationships with peers. These skills are expected to reduce the risk of bullying-both as perpetrators and as victims.

The research uses a quasi-experimental design involving two high schools in Bandung. One school will receive the nurse-led intervention, while the comparison school will continue routine school activities. Students who meet inclusion criteria and provide consent/assent will participate in pre- and post-intervention assessments. The primary outcome is improvement in emotional regulation scores. Secondary outcomes include bullying behavior, empathy, and student perceptions of the school climate.

All activities will follow ethical guidelines, including confidentiality, voluntary participation, and the right to withdraw at any time. The study seeks to provide evidence on how nurses can contribute to mental health promotion in schools and support sustainable, school-based bullying prevention strategies.

Conditions

  • Bullying Behavior
  • Emotional Regulation Difficulties
  • Adolescent Mental Health

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Nurse-Led ROOTS Program and Soft Skills Training

A structured, eight-week program delivered once per week (60-90 minutes/session) by the school nurse and supported by teachers. Core components include: Program orientation and group norms Peer leadership and assertive communication Emotional awareness and labeling Expression management and self-control Cognitive reappraisal exercises Empathy and perspective-taking Peer-led positive values campaign Reflection, feedback, and skill consolidation

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Universitas Padjadjaran

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Iyus Yosep · Universitas Padjadjaran

Study Design

Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

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

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-07-01
Primary Completion
2025-09-30
Completion
2025-10-05

Countries

  • Indonesia

Study Locations

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