Psychological Well-BeingNCT06897449
The Effects of Positive Psychological Interventions on Chinese Collegiate Student-athletes
A study testing Positive psychological intervention and Introduction to Positive Psychology Poster in people with Psychological Well-Being and Intervention, run by Wang Xiawei at 1 site in China.
Trial summary
The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of positive psychology intervention on the identity, psychological competence, well-being, and self-compassion of Chinese student-athletes. The first part of the study is guided by the theory of positive psychology and positive psychological interventions. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Psychological Well-Being, Intervention
- What is being tested?
- Positive psychological intervention and Introduction to Positive Psychology Poster
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
- How many people
- 122 participants
- Where
- 1 siteChina
- Study dates
- 10 Aug 2023to 10 Dec 2023
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Collegiate student-athletes, who regularly train with their varsity sports teams
- Can represent the university at the University level and above
- 18 years old and above， informed and voluntary participation
Who cannot join
- Have a history of mental disorders and psychiatric illnesses
- Experienced a significantly stressful event, such as bereavement, loss of a loved one
- At risk of self-injury or suicide
- Participants who do not give their signed informed consent form will be excluded
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: The Effects of Positive Psychological Interventions on Identity,Mental Energy, Well-being, and Self- Compassion Among Chinese Collegiate Student-athletes
The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of positive psychology intervention on the identity, psychological competence, well-being, and self-compassion of Chinese student-athletes. The first part of the study is guided by the theory of positive psychology and positive psychological interventions. Five scales, namely the Academic and Athletic Identity Scale, Athletic Mental Energy Scale, Sport Mental health Continuum-Short Form, Perceived Available Support in Sport Questionnaire, and Self-Compassion Scale-Short Form, are selected and translated from English into Chinese to validate the reliability and validity of the five scales in the Chinese population. The investigators will invite student-athlete to participate in a two-part study .This study will last approximately 8 weeks for a total of 12 interventions that have been shown to have a positive impact on people;s lives and the investigators would like to further examine the potential. participants will not be forced to participate in this study if they do not wish to.
Read the detailed description
The experimental intervention is designed to enhance student-athletes' mental energy, well-being, self-compassion, and identity through an eight-week positive psychology training program. Each week consists of two modules, focusing on different techniques and methods from positive psychology, aimed at improving athletes' mental health and performance.
In Week 1, the intervention covers two modules: "Recreating Glory" and "Three Good Things." Participants will reflect on their personal achievements, write them down, and share these positive memories to enhance emotional regulation and self-awareness. The "Three Good Things" exercise encourages participants to recall three positive events each day, fostering positive thinking and broadening their perspective on life.
Week 2 focuses on "Sport Strengths" and "Character Strengths." Participants will identify their athletic strengths and areas for improvement, setting realistic goals to boost self-efficacy. They will also evaluate their character strengths with the help of family and friends, choosing the five that best represent them and reflecting on how these strengths shape their personal identity.
In Week 3, the modules "Using Strengths to Overcome Stress" and "Personal Growth Plan" will teach participants how to leverage their strengths to cope with stress and negative emotions. They will also develop a personal growth plan to envision a better future self, enhancing their well-being and goal achievement.
Week 4 includes "Positive Self-Talk" and "Optimistic Attribution." Participants will learn how to reduce self-criticism and increase self-esteem through compassionate self-talk. They will also be guided to attribute success and failure in a positive, rational way, helping them build resilience and confidence in handling unexpected challenges in sports.
In Week 5, the "Enjoying Life" module teaches participants how to slow down, focus on life's beauty, and relax. Music and mindful relaxation exercises are introduced to help them manage stress. Week 6, the "Acts of Kindness" module, encourages participants to use their strengths to help others, fostering a sense of accomplishment and emotional fulfillment through positive actions.
Week 7 focuses on "Positive Relationships," helping participants develop empathy and teamwork by recognizing the strengths of those around them, which enhances group cohesion. Lastly, in Week 8, the "Dream List" module prompts participants to think about and plan for their future aspirations, helping them pursue long-term goals and find meaning in life.
Overall, this intervention integrates various dimensions of positive psychology to promote comprehensive improvements in the mental energy, well-being, and self-awareness of student-athletes.
- Conditions
- Psychological Well-Being, Intervention
- Being tested
- Positive psychological intervention, Introduction to Positive Psychology Poster
- Keywords
- student-athlete,unviersity
- Medical subject headings
- Psychological Well-Being
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Positive psychological interventionBehavioural
Each week consists of two modules, focusing on different techniques and methods from positive psychology, aimed at improving athletes' mental health and performance.
Introduction to Positive Psychology PosterOther
The poster serves as an introductory resource, summarizing key concepts of positive psychology in an accessible format.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Positive psychological intervention | Experimental | This experimental intervention is an eight-week positive psychology program aimed at enhancing student-athletes' identity, mental energy, well-being, and，self-compassion. The program guides participants through exercises such as recalling personal achievements, identifying character and athletic strengths, setting goals, and envisioning future aspirations. By fostering positive emotions, resilience, and connection with others, this intervention seeks to support athletes in achieving mental and emotional well-being, both in sports and in life. Receives: Behavioral: Positive psychological intervention |
| Introduction to Positive Psychology | Placebo comparator | The control group intervention consists of an informational poster introducing positive psychology. This simple, non-interactive approach provides basic knowledge about positive psychology concepts without engaging participants in specific exercises or activities, serving as a minimal-intervention comparison for the active training program in the experimental group. Receives: Other: Introduction to Positive Psychology Poster |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Changes in mental energy before and after the 8-Week positive psychological intervention
Mental energy levels will be assessed using the Athetic Mental Energy Scale (AMES), a validated tool for evaluating an individual's subjective perception of cognitive vigor, motivation, and alertness.The AMES consists of 18 items rated on a 6-point Likert scale. Higher scores reflect greater mental energy, while lower scores indicate mental fatigue or depletion.
Measured: Baseline and 8 weeks after intervention.
Changes in identity after the 8-Week positive psychological intervention
Identity will be assessed before and after the 8-week positive psychological intervention. The measurement will be conducted using the Athletic and Acadmic identity Scale (AAIS). The AAIS evaluates the strength and exclusivity of an individual's identification with the athlete role.
Measured: Baseline and 8 weeks after intervention.
Changes in Self-compassion Before and After the 8-Week Positive Psychological Intervention
Self-compassion will be measured using the Self-Compassion Scale (SCS), which assesses individuals' self-kindness, common humanity, and mindfulness in response to personal difficulties.
Measured: Baseline and 8 weeks after intervention.
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted27 Mar 2025
- Study start10 Aug 2023
- Primary completion30 Sep 2023
- Study completion10 Dec 2023
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Psychological Well-BeingStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Health services research
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 122 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Wang Xiawei
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor-investigator, Wang Xiawei, Universiti Sains Malaysia
- Investigators
- Xiawei Wang, PhD, Principal investigator, Universiti Sains Malaysia
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06897449
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- USM/JEPeM/KK/23030250
- Status last verified
- Jul 2023
- First submitted
- 1 Nov 2024
- Last updated
- 27 Mar 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 27 Mar 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Effects of Positive Psychological Interventions on Identity,Mental Energy, Well-being, and Self- Compassion Among Chinese Collegiate Student-athletes
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06897449
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- USM/JEPeM/KK/23030250
- Conditions
- Psychological Well-Being, Intervention
- Keywords
- student-athlete,unviersity
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 122 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Wang XiaweiUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 10 Aug 2023 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 30 Sep 2023 (actual)
- Study completion
- 10 Dec 2023 (actual)
- First posted
- 27 Mar 2025 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of positive psychology intervention on the identity, psychological competence, well-being, and self-compassion of Chinese student-athletes. The first part of the study is guided by the theory of positive psychology and positive psychological interventions. Five scales, namely the Academic and Athletic Identity Scale, Athletic Mental Energy Scale, Sport Mental health Continuum-Short Form, Perceived Available Support in Sport Questionnaire, and Self-Compassion Scale-Short Form, are selected and translated from English into Chinese to validate the reliability and validity of the five scales in the Chinese population. The investigators will invite student-athlete to participate in a two-part study .This study will last approximately 8 weeks for a total of 12 interventions that have been shown to have a positive impact on people;s lives and the investigators would like to further examine the potential. participants will not be forced to participate in this study if they do not wish to.
Detailed description
The experimental intervention is designed to enhance student-athletes' mental energy, well-being, self-compassion, and identity through an eight-week positive psychology training program. Each week consists of two modules, focusing on different techniques and methods from positive psychology, aimed at improving athletes' mental health and performance.
In Week 1, the intervention covers two modules: "Recreating Glory" and "Three Good Things." Participants will reflect on their personal achievements, write them down, and share these positive memories to enhance emotional regulation and self-awareness. The "Three Good Things" exercise encourages participants to recall three positive events each day, fostering positive thinking and broadening their perspective on life.
Week 2 focuses on "Sport Strengths" and "Character Strengths." Participants will identify their athletic strengths and areas for improvement, setting realistic goals to boost self-efficacy. They will also evaluate their character strengths with the help of family and friends, choosing the five that best represent them and reflecting on how these strengths shape their personal identity.
In Week 3, the modules "Using Strengths to Overcome Stress" and "Personal Growth Plan" will teach participants how to leverage their strengths to cope with stress and negative emotions. They will also develop a personal growth plan to envision a better future self, enhancing their well-being and goal achievement.
Week 4 includes "Positive Self-Talk" and "Optimistic Attribution." Participants will learn how to reduce self-criticism and increase self-esteem through compassionate self-talk. They will also be guided to attribute success and failure in a positive, rational way, helping them build resilience and confidence in handling unexpected challenges in sports.
In Week 5, the "Enjoying Life" module teaches participants how to slow down, focus on life's beauty, and relax. Music and mindful relaxation exercises are introduced to help them manage stress. Week 6, the "Acts of Kindness" module, encourages participants to use their strengths to help others, fostering a sense of accomplishment and emotional fulfillment through positive actions.
Week 7 focuses on "Positive Relationships," helping participants develop empathy and teamwork by recognizing the strengths of those around them, which enhances group cohesion. Lastly, in Week 8, the "Dream List" module prompts participants to think about and plan for their future aspirations, helping them pursue long-term goals and find meaning in life.
Overall, this intervention integrates various dimensions of positive psychology to promote comprehensive improvements in the mental energy, well-being, and self-awareness of student-athletes.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Health services research
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Positive psychological intervention | Experimental | Behavioral: Positive psychological interventionThis experimental intervention is an eight-week positive psychology program aimed at enhancing student-athletes' identity, mental energy, well-being, and，self-compassion. The program guides participants through exercises such as recalling personal achievements, identifying character and athletic strengths, setting goals, and envisioning future aspirations. By fostering positive emotions, resilience, and connection with others, this intervention seeks to support athletes in achieving mental and emotional well-being, both in sports and in life. |
| Introduction to Positive Psychology | Placebo comparator | Other: Introduction to Positive Psychology PosterThe control group intervention consists of an informational poster introducing positive psychology. This simple, non-interactive approach provides basic knowledge about positive psychology concepts without engaging participants in specific exercises or activities, serving as a minimal-intervention comparison for the active training program in the experimental group. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Collegiate student-athletes, who regularly train with their varsity sports teams
- Can represent the university at the University level and above
- 18 years old and above， informed and voluntary participation
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Have a history of mental disorders and psychiatric illnesses
- Experienced a significantly stressful event, such as bereavement, loss of a loved one
- At risk of self-injury or suicide
- Participants who do not give their signed informed consent form will be excluded
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Positive psychological interventionEach week consists of two modules, focusing on different techniques and methods from positive psychology, aimed at improving athletes' mental health and performance. | Behavioural | Positive psychological intervention |
| Introduction to Positive Psychology PosterThe poster serves as an introductory resource, summarizing key concepts of positive psychology in an accessible format. | Other | Introduction to Positive Psychology |
Primary outcome
Changes in mental energy before and after the 8-Week positive psychological intervention
Time frame: Baseline and 8 weeks after intervention.
Mental energy levels will be assessed using the Athetic Mental Energy Scale (AMES), a validated tool for evaluating an individual's subjective perception of cognitive vigor, motivation, and alertness.The AMES consists of 18 items rated on a 6-point Likert scale. Higher scores reflect greater mental energy, while lower scores indicate mental fatigue or depletion.
Changes in identity after the 8-Week positive psychological intervention
Time frame: Baseline and 8 weeks after intervention.
Identity will be assessed before and after the 8-week positive psychological intervention. The measurement will be conducted using the Athletic and Acadmic identity Scale (AAIS). The AAIS evaluates the strength and exclusivity of an individual's identification with the athlete role.
Changes in Self-compassion Before and After the 8-Week Positive Psychological Intervention
Time frame: Baseline and 8 weeks after intervention.
Self-compassion will be measured using the Self-Compassion Scale (SCS), which assesses individuals' self-kindness, common humanity, and mindfulness in response to personal difficulties.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 27 Mar 2025.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Xiawei Wang, PhD principal investigator
Universiti Sains Malaysia
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Positive psychological intervention and Introduction to Positive Psychology Poster in people with Psychological Well-Being and Intervention, run by Wang Xiawei at 1 site in China.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 27 Mar 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in China. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Changes in mental energy before and after the 8-Week positive psychological intervention (time frame: Baseline and 8 weeks after intervention.). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 27 Mar 2025.