Gender RoleNCT07241156
Creative Drama on Gender Role Stress, Attitudes Toward Violence Against Women, and Aggression
A study testing Creative Drama Program and Film Viewing Sessions in people with Gender Role and Aggression, run by Ataturk University.
Trial summary
This study aims to examine the effect of Creative Drama on gender role stress, attitudes toward violence against women, and aggression among men who experienced the February 6, 2023 earthquake in Türkiye (centered in Kahramanmaraş). Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 65 years, men onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Gender Role, Aggression, Violence
- What is being tested?
- Creative Drama Program and Film Viewing Sessions
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
- How many people
- 75 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- 30 Mar 2026to 30 Dec 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
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 to 65 years
- Men only
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Male individuals who experienced the 2023 Türkiye earthquake (centered in Kahramanmaraş) and currently live in Malatya.
- Married during the earthquake and currently married.
- Volunteer to participate in the study.
- Aged between 18 and 65 years.
- No hearing or visual impairments.
- No intellectual disability.
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- At least primary school graduate.
- No diagnosed psychiatric disorder.
- Have not received creative drama training.
- Have not received psychosocial support after the earthquake.
- Have not participated in previous studies involving creative drama related to gender role stress, attitudes toward violence against women, or aggression.
- Agree to attend weekly sessions and comply with the study program.
Who cannot join
- Voluntary withdrawal from the study.
- Failure to attend sessions regularly.
- Changing residence to another city during the study period.
- Divorce during the study period.
- Beginning to receive psychosocial support during the study period.
Trial locations and contacts
No sites are listed yet. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
About this study
Official title: Determining the Impact of Creative Drama on Gender Role Stress, Attitudes Toward Violence Against Women, and Aggression Among Men Affected by an Earthquake:A Randomized Controlled Trial
This study aims to examine the effect of Creative Drama on gender role stress, attitudes toward violence against women, and aggression among men who experienced the February 6, 2023 earthquake in Türkiye (centered in Kahramanmaraş).
A total of 75 men (25 experimental, 25 placebo, and 25 control) will participate in the study. The experimental group will take part in a creative drama program, the placebo group will watch films focusing on masculinity roles and violence for 10 weeks, and no intervention will be applied to the control group.
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Data will be collected using the Gender Role Stress Scale for Men, the Attitudes Toward Violence Against Women Scale, and the Buss-Perry Aggression Questionnaire - Short Form, and will be analyzed by an independent statistician.
The study aims to enhance the psychological well-being of men affected by the earthquake in Türkiye, reduce violence against women, and contribute to gender equality.
Read the detailed description
On February 6, 2023, two major earthquakes with magnitudes of 7.7 and 7.6 struck Türkiye, affecting 11 provinces, with Kahramanmaraş, Hatay, Adıyaman, and Malatya among the most severely impacted regions. These disasters had profound psychosocial consequences, particularly for men exposed to trauma, displacement, and post-disaster stressors that may influence gender role stress, aggression, and attitudes toward violence against women.
This study is designed as a randomized controlled experimental trial to examine the effectiveness of a Creative Drama-based psychosocial intervention among men who experienced the February 6 earthquake and currently reside in Malatya. The research will be conducted between November 2025 and December 2026.
The intervention is structured around Creative Drama, an experiential and participatory method that combines role-playing, improvisation, group interaction, and reflective discussion. The Creative Drama program will consist of 10 weekly group sessions, each designed to encourage emotional expression, critical reflection on masculinity norms, awareness of gender roles, and non-violent coping strategies. Sessions will be conducted in small groups and facilitated by a trained researcher with experience in creative drama practices.
To control for attention and group interaction effects, a placebo group will be included. Participants in this group will attend weekly sessions during which they will watch selected Turkish films addressing themes related to masculinity, gender roles, aggression, and violence against women. These sessions will not include structured discussion or therapeutic guidance. A control group will receive no intervention during the study period.
Participants will be randomly assigned to one of the three groups (experimental, placebo, or control) using a simple randomization procedure to ensure equal group sizes. Due to the nature of the intervention, blinding of participants and the researcher will not be possible. However, outcome data will be coded and analyzed by an independent statistician who will be blinded to group allocation.
Data will be collected at baseline and after completion of the intervention using standardized and validated self-report instruments. The findings of this study are expected to contribute to the development of psychosocial interventions aimed at reducing gender role stress and aggressive behaviors, promoting gender equality, and preventing violence against women in post-disaster contexts.
- Conditions
- Gender Role, Aggression, Violence
- Being tested
- Creative Drama Program, Film Viewing Sessions
- Keywords
- Creative Drama, Gender Role Stress, Attitudes Toward Violence Against Women, Earthquake Survivors, Men's Mental Health, Post-Disaster Psychosocial Support, Türkiye Earthquake 2023, Non-Pharmacological Intervention
- Medical subject headings
- Aggression
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Creative Drama ProgramBehavioural
A structured 10-week Creative Drama program designed to reduce gender role stress, negative attitudes toward violence against women, and aggressive behaviors. Each session will include warm-up activities, improvisation, role-playing, and reflection components. Sessions will be conducted once a week for 90 minutes by a certified drama educator.
Film Viewing SessionsBehavioural
Participants in the placebo group will watch 10 Turkish films over a 10-week period (one per week) that include themes of masculinity, gender roles, and violence. This intervention is designed as an attention-control condition to match the structure of the experimental group without providing therapeutic content.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Arm 1: Experimental Group | Experimental | Participants in this group will attend 10 weekly sessions of a Creative Drama program designed to reduce gender role stress, negative attitudes toward violence against women, and aggression. Receives: Behavioral: Creative Drama Program |
| Arm 2 - Placebo Group | Placebo comparator | Participants will watch 10 Turkish films over 10 weeks (one per week) containing themes of masculinity, violence against women, and aggression. Receives: Behavioral: Film Viewing Sessions |
| Arm 3 - Control Group | No intervention | Participants in this group will not receive any intervention during the study period. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Change in Male Gender Role Stress Levels
To evaluate the effect of the Creative Drama Program on gender role stress among men who experienced the 2023 Türkiye earthquake. The Gender Role Stress Scale for Men will be used to measure changes in perceived gender-related stress. The minimum score that can be obtained from the scale is 27, and the maximum score is 130. Higher scores indicate a higher level of gender role stress in the individual.
Measured: Baseline (Week 0) and 10 weeks after intervention
Change in Attitudes Toward Violence Against Women
To assess the impact of the Creative Drama Program on men's attitudes toward violence against women. The Attitudes Toward Violence Against Women Scale will be administered to measure changes in participants' beliefs and attitudes. For the overall scale, the minimum possible score is 30 and the maximum score is 150. Higher scores indicate a negative attitude toward violence against women (i.e., the individual is opposed to violence against women), whereas lower scores indicate a positive attitude toward violence against women (i.e., the individual is not opposed to violence against women).
Measured: Baseline (Week 0) and 10 weeks after intervention
Change in Aggression Levels
To determine the effect of the Creative Drama Program on aggression among male earthquake survivors. The Buss-Perry Aggression Questionnaire - Short Form will be used to assess total aggression and subscale scores (physical aggression, verbal aggression, anger, and hostility). For the overall scale, the minimum possible score is 29 and the maximum score is 145. As the score increases, the level of aggression also increases.
Measured: Baseline (Week 0) and 10 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 posted21 Nov 2025
- Study start30 Mar 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion30 Apr 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion30 Dec 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Gender RoleStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Ataturk UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- 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
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- Randomized controlled trial
- Masking
- Double blind
- Who is masked
- Participant, Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 75 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Ataturk University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Aslı SİS ÇELİK, Ataturk University
- Investigators
- Aslı SİS ÇELİK, Study director, Ataturk University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07241156
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- aslı44
- Status last verified
- Apr 2026
- First submitted
- 17 Nov 2025
- Last updated
- 9 Apr 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: The individual participant data (IPD) will not be shared due to ethical considerations and the sensitivity of personal information collected from earthquake survivors. Only aggregated results will be published in scientific journals.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 9 Apr 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Determining the Impact of Creative Drama on Gender Role Stress, Attitudes Toward Violence Against Women, and Aggression Among Men Affected by an Earthquake:A Randomized Controlled Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07241156
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- aslı44
- Conditions
- Gender Role, Aggression, Violence
- Keywords
- Creative Drama, Gender Role Stress, Attitudes Toward Violence Against Women, Earthquake Survivors, Men's Mental Health, Post-Disaster Psychosocial Support, Türkiye Earthquake 2023, Non-Pharmacological Intervention
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 75 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Ataturk UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 30 Mar 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 30 Apr 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 30 Dec 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 21 Nov 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.
This study aims to examine the effect of Creative Drama on gender role stress, attitudes toward violence against women, and aggression among men who experienced the February 6, 2023 earthquake in Türkiye (centered in Kahramanmaraş).
A total of 75 men (25 experimental, 25 placebo, and 25 control) will participate in the study. The experimental group will take part in a creative drama program, the placebo group will watch films focusing on masculinity roles and violence for 10 weeks, and no intervention will be applied to the control group.
Data will be collected using the Gender Role Stress Scale for Men, the Attitudes Toward Violence Against Women Scale, and the Buss-Perry Aggression Questionnaire - Short Form, and will be analyzed by an independent statistician.
The study aims to enhance the psychological well-being of men affected by the earthquake in Türkiye, reduce violence against women, and contribute to gender equality.
Detailed description
On February 6, 2023, two major earthquakes with magnitudes of 7.7 and 7.6 struck Türkiye, affecting 11 provinces, with Kahramanmaraş, Hatay, Adıyaman, and Malatya among the most severely impacted regions. These disasters had profound psychosocial consequences, particularly for men exposed to trauma, displacement, and post-disaster stressors that may influence gender role stress, aggression, and attitudes toward violence against women.
This study is designed as a randomized controlled experimental trial to examine the effectiveness of a Creative Drama-based psychosocial intervention among men who experienced the February 6 earthquake and currently reside in Malatya. The research will be conducted between November 2025 and December 2026.
The intervention is structured around Creative Drama, an experiential and participatory method that combines role-playing, improvisation, group interaction, and reflective discussion. The Creative Drama program will consist of 10 weekly group sessions, each designed to encourage emotional expression, critical reflection on masculinity norms, awareness of gender roles, and non-violent coping strategies. Sessions will be conducted in small groups and facilitated by a trained researcher with experience in creative drama practices.
To control for attention and group interaction effects, a placebo group will be included. Participants in this group will attend weekly sessions during which they will watch selected Turkish films addressing themes related to masculinity, gender roles, aggression, and violence against women. These sessions will not include structured discussion or therapeutic guidance. A control group will receive no intervention during the study period.
Participants will be randomly assigned to one of the three groups (experimental, placebo, or control) using a simple randomization procedure to ensure equal group sizes. Due to the nature of the intervention, blinding of participants and the researcher will not be possible. However, outcome data will be coded and analyzed by an independent statistician who will be blinded to group allocation.
Data will be collected at baseline and after completion of the intervention using standardized and validated self-report instruments. The findings of this study are expected to contribute to the development of psychosocial interventions aimed at reducing gender role stress and aggressive behaviors, promoting gender equality, and preventing violence against women in post-disaster contexts.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind (participant, outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 3
- Model description
- Randomized controlled trial
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Arm 1: Experimental Group | Experimental | Behavioral: Creative Drama ProgramParticipants in this group will attend 10 weekly sessions of a Creative Drama program designed to reduce gender role stress, negative attitudes toward violence against women, and aggression. |
| Arm 2 - Placebo Group | Placebo comparator | Behavioral: Film Viewing SessionsParticipants will watch 10 Turkish films over 10 weeks (one per week) containing themes of masculinity, violence against women, and aggression. |
| Arm 3 - Control Group | No intervention | –Participants in this group will not receive any intervention during the study period. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 65 years
- Sex
- Male only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (12 listed)
- Male individuals who experienced the 2023 Türkiye earthquake (centered in Kahramanmaraş) and currently live in Malatya.
- Married during the earthquake and currently married.
- Volunteer to participate in the study.
- Aged between 18 and 65 years.
- No hearing or visual impairments.
Key exclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Voluntary withdrawal from the study.
- Failure to attend sessions regularly.
- Changing residence to another city during the study period.
- Divorce during the study period.
- Beginning to receive psychosocial support during the study period.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Creative Drama ProgramA structured 10-week Creative Drama program designed to reduce gender role stress, negative attitudes toward violence against women, and aggressive behaviors. Each session will include warm-up activities, improvisation, role-playing, and reflection components. Sessions will be conducted once a week for 90 minutes by a certified drama educator. | Behavioural | Arm 1: Experimental Group |
| Film Viewing SessionsParticipants in the placebo group will watch 10 Turkish films over a 10-week period (one per week) that include themes of masculinity, gender roles, and violence. This intervention is designed as an attention-control condition to match the structure of the experimental group without providing therapeutic content. | Behavioural | Arm 2 - Placebo Group |
Primary outcome
Change in Male Gender Role Stress Levels
Time frame: Baseline (Week 0) and 10 weeks after intervention
To evaluate the effect of the Creative Drama Program on gender role stress among men who experienced the 2023 Türkiye earthquake. The Gender Role Stress Scale for Men will be used to measure changes in perceived gender-related stress. The minimum score that can be obtained from the scale is 27, and the maximum score is 130. Higher scores indicate a higher level of gender role stress in the individual.
Change in Attitudes Toward Violence Against Women
Time frame: Baseline (Week 0) and 10 weeks after intervention
To assess the impact of the Creative Drama Program on men's attitudes toward violence against women. The Attitudes Toward Violence Against Women Scale will be administered to measure changes in participants' beliefs and attitudes. For the overall scale, the minimum possible score is 30 and the maximum score is 150. Higher scores indicate a negative attitude toward violence against women (i.e., the individual is opposed to violence against women), whereas lower scores indicate a positive attitude toward violence against women (i.e., the individual is not opposed to violence against women).
Change in Aggression Levels
Time frame: Baseline (Week 0) and 10 weeks after intervention
To determine the effect of the Creative Drama Program on aggression among male earthquake survivors. The Buss-Perry Aggression Questionnaire - Short Form will be used to assess total aggression and subscale scores (physical aggression, verbal aggression, anger, and hostility). For the overall scale, the minimum possible score is 29 and the maximum score is 145. As the score increases, the level of aggression also increases.
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 9 Apr 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. The individual participant data (IPD) will not be shared due to ethical considerations and the sensitivity of personal information collected from earthquake survivors. Only aggregated results will be published in scientific journals.
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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.
Aslı SİS ÇELİK study director
Ataturk University
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Creative Drama Program and Film Viewing Sessions in people with Gender Role and Aggression, run by Ataturk University.
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 12 inclusion and 5 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: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 9 Apr 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
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?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Aslı SİS ÇELİK (+905434668242, aslisis@atauni.edu.tr), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Change in Male Gender Role Stress Levels (time frame: Baseline (Week 0) and 10 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 9 Apr 2026.