NCT07174544

Mobile Self-Management Program for Stress Reduction in Young Adults

Mobile Self-Management Program Integrating Positive Psychology and Behavioral Activation for Stress Reduction in Young Adults: A Community-Based Randomized Controlled Trial

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 211 (actual)
• Sponsor: The Catholic University of Korea · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 19 Years – 34 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a mobile self-management program that combines Positive Psychology (PP) and Behavioral Activation (BA) helps reduce stress in young adults in South Korea. It will also examine how the program affects depression, anxiety, and resilience. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does the program lower stress levels in young adults with high stress? Does the program improve other aspects of mental health, such as depression, anxiety, and resilience? Researchers will compare the mobile program to a wait-list control group to see if the program works to improve stress management. Participants will: Be randomly assigned to either the program group or a wait-list control group Use the mobile program for 4 weeks with guided activities, followed by 4 weeks of self-directed use Complete surveys at the start, week 2, week 4, and week 8 about their stress, depression, anxiety, and resilience

Conditions

• Stress (Psychology)

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Mobile Self-Management Program integrated with Positive Psychology and Behavioral Activation	The mobile self-management program consisted of a 4-week guided intervention phase followed by a 4-week self-directed period to encourage continued use. The guided phase was organized around weekly objectives: (1) experiencing positive affect, (2) identifying personal strengths, (3) applying strengths in daily life, and (4) planning a positive future. Program activities included emotional check-ins, gratitude journaling, mindfulness practice, positive behavioral tasks, and goal setting. During the self-directed phase (Weeks 5-8), participants selected from 10 recommended activities tailored to their strengths, promoting sustained engagement and self-management. The program integrated Positive Psychology and Behavioral Activation strategies to reduce stress, enhance resilience, and foster positive behavioral change.

Timeline

• Start date: 2023-09-01
• Primary completion: 2024-12-31
• Completion: 2025-08-30
• First posted: 2025-09-16
• Last updated: 2026-01-08
• Results posted: 2026-01-08

Locations

1 site across 1 country: South Korea