Clinical Research Directory
Browse clinical research sites, groups, and studies.
This Study Tests the Development and Efficacy of a Kindness Focused Intervention on University Students in Islamabad. It Aims to See the Impact of This Intervention on the Psychosocial Well-being of These Emerging Adults.
Sponsor: National University of Modern Languages
Summary
The primary purpose of this study is to evaluate the development and efficacy of an evidence-based kindness intervention. By focusing on university students in Islamabad, this research aims to determine whether a positive psychology intervention centered on practicing intentional acts, emotions and thoughts of kindness can serve as an accessible mental health tool. Ultimately, the study seeks to understand if this program can successfully enhance the psychosocial well-being of young adults navigating the unique psychological, social, and personal pressures of university life. This study attempts to answer the following central question: What is the impact and efficacy of a developed kindness intervention on the psychosocial well-being of emerging adults, particularly university students in Islamabad?
Official title: Development and Efficacy of Kindness-based Intervention for Emerging Adults: A Psychosocial Wellbeing Program
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 25 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
100
Start Date
2026-10-01
Completion Date
2026-12-20
Last Updated
2026-11-02
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
therapy
Over a six-week period, participants are assigned standardized daily kindness tasks to actively practice in their everyday environments. By implementing this structured protocol, the study aims to determine if consistent engagement with multidimensional kindness practices can systematically enhance the psychosocial well-being of young adults
Placebo
Instead of performing kindness tasks, these participants will monitor and submit a daily activity log recording their screen time, family time, and study time. This structured tracking serves as an active control condition, ensuring equal operational engagement and time commitment.
Locations (1)
National University of Modern Languages
Islamabad, Pakistan