Life SatisfactionSFIFALSNCT07782463
Effect of a Solution-Focused Intervention on Future Anxiety and Life Satisfaction in First-Year Nursing Students
A study testing Solution-Focused Intervention and Psychoeducation in people with Life Satisfaction and Future Anxiety, run by Halic University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
The research was carried out by PhD student Zeynep Kılıç under the supervision of Associate Professor Gülcan Kendirkıran. This randomized controlled experimental study was conducted to determine the effect of a solution-focused intervention on future anxiety and life satisfaction among first-year nursing students. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Any ageHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Life Satisfaction, Future Anxiety
- What is being tested?
- Solution-Focused Intervention and Psychoeducation
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 36 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 15 Jan 2025to 20 Jun 2025
- 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 Any age
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Having no visual, hearing, or comprehension problems.
- Being an active first-year nursing student at Yalova University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing.
- Not being an international student.
- Being among the 36 students with the highest scores on the Future Anxiety Scale for University Students.
- Voluntarily agreeing to participate in the study and providing informed consent.
Who cannot join
- None specified beyond the inclusion criteria.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Yalova University, Termal Vocational School of Health Services
Yalova, Yalova, 77200
About this study
Official title: The Effect of a Solution-Focused Intervention on Future Anxiety and Life Satisfaction in First-Year Nursing Students: A Randomized Controlled Trial
The research was carried out by PhD student Zeynep Kılıç under the supervision of Associate Professor Gülcan Kendirkıran.
This randomized controlled experimental study was conducted to determine the effect of a solution-focused intervention on future anxiety and life satisfaction among first-year nursing students. The study was conducted with first-year nursing students enrolled in the Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Yalova University, between January 15, 2025, and June 20, 2025.
Read more
Among the 87 first-year nursing students, the 36 students with the highest scores on the Future Anxiety Scale for University Students who met the eligibility criteria and agreed to participate were included in the study and randomized into three groups: a solution-focused intervention group (n=12), a psychoeducation group (n=12), and a control group (n=12).
The solution-focused intervention group received six 60-minute sessions, while the psychoeducation group received two 30-minute psychoeducation sessions on future anxiety and life satisfaction, including presentations and question-and-answer discussions. The control group received no intervention during the study period.
Data were collected using the Personal Information Form, the Future Anxiety Scale for University Students, and the Satisfaction with Life Scale at baseline, post-intervention, 1-month follow-up, and 3-month follow-up.
Read the detailed description
Study Design and Aim
This randomized controlled experimental study was conducted to determine the effect of a solution-focused intervention on future anxiety and life satisfaction among first-year nursing students. The study was conducted with first-year nursing students enrolled in the Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Yalova University. Data were collected between January 15, 2025, and June 20, 2025.
Research Hypotheses
H0a: The solution-focused intervention has no effect on students' future anxiety.
H0b: The solution-focused intervention has no effect on students' life satisfaction.
H0c: The effect of the solution-focused intervention on students' future anxiety is not maintained at the 1-month and 3-month follow-up assessments.
H0d: The effect of the solution-focused intervention on students' life satisfaction is not maintained at the 1-month and 3-month follow-up assessments.
H1a: The solution-focused intervention is effective in reducing students' future anxiety.
H1b: The solution-focused intervention is effective in increasing students' life satisfaction.
H1c: The effect of the solution-focused intervention on students' future anxiety is maintained at the 1-month and 3-month follow-up assessments.
H1d: The effect of the solution-focused intervention on students' life satisfaction is maintained at the 1-month and 3-month follow-up assessments.
Participants, Sample Size, and Randomization
The study population consisted of 87 first-year nursing students enrolled in the Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Yalova University.
The sample size was determined using G*Power 3.1.9. The power analysis indicated that a minimum total sample size of 24 participants, with at least 8 participants in each group, was sufficient. To account for possible dropouts during the study, the planned sample size was increased to 36 participants, with 12 participants allocated to each group.
The Future Anxiety Scale for University Students was administered to the students, and the scores were ranked from highest to lowest. The 36 students with the highest scores who met the inclusion criteria and agreed to participate in the study were included. These students were assigned to the solution-focused intervention group (n=12), psychoeducation group (n=12), and control group (n=12) using stratified randomization in SPSS to provide a balanced distribution of future anxiety scores among the groups.
Solution-Focused Intervention Group
The solution-focused intervention was conducted between February 17 and March 28, 2025. It consisted of six weekly sessions, each lasting 60 minutes. The sessions were conducted in classrooms at the Faculty of Health Sciences. Session times were arranged according to the students' course schedules, and the sessions were conducted in a quiet setting where privacy could be maintained.
The intervention included goal setting, the miracle question, scaling questions, exception questions, future-oriented questions, identification of strengths and resources, reframing, compliments, solution-focused activities, and a letter-to-the-future exercise. Homework assignments and changes observed between sessions were discussed during the following sessions.
In the sixth session, the intervention process was reviewed, participants' coping strategies and changes during the sessions were discussed, and participants were encouraged to continue using the skills they had gained. The post-test was administered at the end of the intervention. Follow-up assessments were conducted 1 month and 3 months after the intervention.
Psychoeducation Group
The psychoeducation group received two sessions, each lasting 30 minutes. The first session was conducted in February 2025 and included information about future anxiety and life satisfaction, explanations using examples, and answers to participants' questions. No intervention was provided during weeks 2-5.
The second session was conducted in March 2025. Information was provided on strategies to reduce future anxiety, improve life satisfaction, and cope with anxiety. Participants' questions were answered during the session. The post-test was administered after the second session. Follow-up assessments were conducted 1 month and 3 months later.
Control Group
No intervention was provided to the control group during the study period. The control group completed the assessments at the same measurement points as the other groups: baseline, post-test, 1-month follow-up, and 3-month follow-up.
Data Collection and Outcome Assessments
Data were collected using the Personal Information Form, the Future Anxiety Scale for University Students, and the Satisfaction with Life Scale. Future anxiety and life satisfaction were assessed at baseline, post-test, 1-month follow-up, and 3-month follow-up.
Ethical Considerations
Ethical approval was obtained from the Ethics Committee of the Faculty of Health Sciences, Yalova University, on January 8, 2025 (No. 2024/338). Institutional permission was obtained from the Dean's Office of the Faculty of Health Sciences, Yalova University, on January 15, 2025 (Document No. E-76051854-100-2500003973).
Participation in the study was voluntary. The purpose and procedures of the study were explained to the participants, and verbal and written informed consent was obtained before participation. The study was conducted in accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki.
- Conditions
- Life Satisfaction, Future Anxiety
- Being tested
- Solution-Focused Intervention, Psychoeducation
- Keywords
- Solution-focused intervention, university students, future anxiety, life satisfaction
- Medical subject headings
- Personal Satisfaction
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Solution-Focused InterventionBehavioural
The intervention consisted of six solution-focused sessions delivered to first-year nursing students, with each session lasting approximately 60 minutes. The sessions incorporated solution-focused techniques aimed at helping participants identify their strengths and resources, set goals, develop possible solutions, and establish a more positive perspective toward the future.
PsychoeducationBehavioural
The psychoeducation consisted of two sessions delivered to first-year nursing students, with each session lasting approximately 30 minutes. The sessions included presentations and question-and-answer discussions on future anxiety and life satisfaction, including information on coping with future anxiety and strategies for improving life satisfaction.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Solution-Focused Intervention Group | Experimental | Participants in this group received a six-session solution-focused intervention, with each session lasting approximately 60 minutes. The intervention was designed to reduce future anxiety and improve life satisfaction and included solution-focused techniques aimed at identifying strengths, resources, goals, and possible solutions. Receives: Behavioral: Solution-Focused Intervention |
| Psychoeducation Group | Active comparator | Participants in this group received psychoeducation on future anxiety and life satisfaction in two sessions, with each session lasting approximately 30 minutes. The sessions included presentations and question-and-answer discussions on future anxiety, coping strategies, and strategies for improving life satisfaction. Receives: Behavioral: Psychoeducation |
| Control Group | No intervention | Participants in this group received no intervention during the study period and completed the assessments at the same measurement points as the other groups. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Future Anxiety
Future anxiety was assessed using the Future Anxiety Scale for University Students. The scale consists of 19 items and assesses future anxiety among university students. Higher total scores indicate higher levels of future anxiety. The scale does not have a defined cut-off score.
Measured: Baseline (pre-intervention), immediately post-intervention, 1 month after the intervention, and 3 months after the intervention.
Life Satisfaction
Life satisfaction was assessed using the Satisfaction with Life Scale. The scale consists of 5 items rated on a 5-point Likert scale. Total scores range from 5 to 25, with higher scores indicating higher levels of life satisfaction.
Measured: Baseline (pre-intervention), immediately post-intervention, 1 month after the intervention, and 3 months after the intervention.
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted24 Aug 2026
- Study start15 Jan 2025
- Primary completion20 Jun 2025
- Study completion20 Jun 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Life SatisfactionStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
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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
- Participants were assigned to three parallel groups: solution-focused intervention, psychoeducation, and control. The solution-focused intervention group received six weekly 60-minute sessions, the psychoeducation group received two 30-minute sessions, and the control group received no intervention.
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 36 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Halic University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Zeynep Kılıç, Halic University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07782463
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 08.01.2025/2024/338
- Acronym
- SFIFALS
- Status last verified
- Aug 2026
- First submitted
- 13 Aug 2026
- Last updated
- 24 Aug 2026
- 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 24 Aug 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Effect of a Solution-Focused Intervention on Future Anxiety and Life Satisfaction in First-Year Nursing Students: A Randomized Controlled Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07782463
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- SFIFALS / 08.01.2025/2024/338
- Conditions
- Life Satisfaction, Future Anxiety
- Keywords
- Solution-focused intervention, university students, future anxiety, life satisfaction
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 36 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Halic UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 15 Jan 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 20 Jun 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 20 Jun 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 24 Aug 2026 (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 research was carried out by PhD student Zeynep Kılıç under the supervision of Associate Professor Gülcan Kendirkıran.
This randomized controlled experimental study was conducted to determine the effect of a solution-focused intervention on future anxiety and life satisfaction among first-year nursing students. The study was conducted with first-year nursing students enrolled in the Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Yalova University, between January 15, 2025, and June 20, 2025.
Among the 87 first-year nursing students, the 36 students with the highest scores on the Future Anxiety Scale for University Students who met the eligibility criteria and agreed to participate were included in the study and randomized into three groups: a solution-focused intervention group (n=12), a psychoeducation group (n=12), and a control group (n=12).
The solution-focused intervention group received six 60-minute sessions, while the psychoeducation group received two 30-minute psychoeducation sessions on future anxiety and life satisfaction, including presentations and question-and-answer discussions. The control group received no intervention during the study period.
Data were collected using the Personal Information Form, the Future Anxiety Scale for University Students, and the Satisfaction with Life Scale at baseline, post-intervention, 1-month follow-up, and 3-month follow-up.
Detailed description
Study Design and Aim
This randomized controlled experimental study was conducted to determine the effect of a solution-focused intervention on future anxiety and life satisfaction among first-year nursing students. The study was conducted with first-year nursing students enrolled in the Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Yalova University. Data were collected between January 15, 2025, and June 20, 2025.
Research Hypotheses
H0a: The solution-focused intervention has no effect on students' future anxiety.
H0b: The solution-focused intervention has no effect on students' life satisfaction.
H0c: The effect of the solution-focused intervention on students' future anxiety is not maintained at the 1-month and 3-month follow-up assessments.
H0d: The effect of the solution-focused intervention on students' life satisfaction is not maintained at the 1-month and 3-month follow-up assessments.
H1a: The solution-focused intervention is effective in reducing students' future anxiety.
H1b: The solution-focused intervention is effective in increasing students' life satisfaction.
H1c: The effect of the solution-focused intervention on students' future anxiety is maintained at the 1-month and 3-month follow-up assessments.
H1d: The effect of the solution-focused intervention on students' life satisfaction is maintained at the 1-month and 3-month follow-up assessments.
Participants, Sample Size, and Randomization
The study population consisted of 87 first-year nursing students enrolled in the Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Yalova University.
The sample size was determined using G*Power 3.1.9. The power analysis indicated that a minimum total sample size of 24 participants, with at least 8 participants in each group, was sufficient. To account for possible dropouts during the study, the planned sample size was increased to 36 participants, with 12 participants allocated to each group.
The Future Anxiety Scale for University Students was administered to the students, and the scores were ranked from highest to lowest. The 36 students with the highest scores who met the inclusion criteria and agreed to participate in the study were included. These students were assigned to the solution-focused intervention group (n=12), psychoeducation group (n=12), and control group (n=12) using stratified randomization in SPSS to provide a balanced distribution of future anxiety scores among the groups.
Solution-Focused Intervention Group
The solution-focused intervention was conducted between February 17 and March 28, 2025. It consisted of six weekly sessions, each lasting 60 minutes. The sessions were conducted in classrooms at the Faculty of Health Sciences. Session times were arranged according to the students' course schedules, and the sessions were conducted in a quiet setting where privacy could be maintained.
The intervention included goal setting, the miracle question, scaling questions, exception questions, future-oriented questions, identification of strengths and resources, reframing, compliments, solution-focused activities, and a letter-to-the-future exercise. Homework assignments and changes observed between sessions were discussed during the following sessions.
In the sixth session, the intervention process was reviewed, participants' coping strategies and changes during the sessions were discussed, and participants were encouraged to continue using the skills they had gained. The post-test was administered at the end of the intervention. Follow-up assessments were conducted 1 month and 3 months after the intervention.
Psychoeducation Group
The psychoeducation group received two sessions, each lasting 30 minutes. The first session was conducted in February 2025 and included information about future anxiety and life satisfaction, explanations using examples, and answers to participants' questions. No intervention was provided during weeks 2-5.
The second session was conducted in March 2025. Information was provided on strategies to reduce future anxiety, improve life satisfaction, and cope with anxiety. Participants' questions were answered during the session. The post-test was administered after the second session. Follow-up assessments were conducted 1 month and 3 months later.
Control Group
No intervention was provided to the control group during the study period. The control group completed the assessments at the same measurement points as the other groups: baseline, post-test, 1-month follow-up, and 3-month follow-up.
Data Collection and Outcome Assessments
Data were collected using the Personal Information Form, the Future Anxiety Scale for University Students, and the Satisfaction with Life Scale. Future anxiety and life satisfaction were assessed at baseline, post-test, 1-month follow-up, and 3-month follow-up.
Ethical Considerations
Ethical approval was obtained from the Ethics Committee of the Faculty of Health Sciences, Yalova University, on January 8, 2025 (No. 2024/338). Institutional permission was obtained from the Dean's Office of the Faculty of Health Sciences, Yalova University, on January 15, 2025 (Document No. E-76051854-100-2500003973).
Participation in the study was voluntary. The purpose and procedures of the study were explained to the participants, and verbal and written informed consent was obtained before participation. The study was conducted in accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 3
- Model description
- Participants were assigned to three parallel groups: solution-focused intervention, psychoeducation, and control. The solution-focused intervention group received six weekly 60-minute sessions, the psychoeducation group received two 30-minute sessions, and the control group received no intervention.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Solution-Focused Intervention Group | Experimental | Behavioral: Solution-Focused InterventionParticipants in this group received a six-session solution-focused intervention, with each session lasting approximately 60 minutes. The intervention was designed to reduce future anxiety and improve life satisfaction and included solution-focused techniques aimed at identifying strengths, resources, goals, and possible solutions. |
| Psychoeducation Group | Active comparator | Behavioral: PsychoeducationParticipants in this group received psychoeducation on future anxiety and life satisfaction in two sessions, with each session lasting approximately 30 minutes. The sessions included presentations and question-and-answer discussions on future anxiety, coping strategies, and strategies for improving life satisfaction. |
| Control Group | No intervention | –Participants in this group received no intervention during the study period and completed the assessments at the same measurement points as the other groups. |
Who may qualify
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Having no visual, hearing, or comprehension problems.
- Being an active first-year nursing student at Yalova University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing.
- Not being an international student.
- Being among the 36 students with the highest scores on the Future Anxiety Scale for University Students.
- Voluntarily agreeing to participate in the study and providing informed consent.
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- None specified beyond the inclusion criteria.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Solution-Focused InterventionThe intervention consisted of six solution-focused sessions delivered to first-year nursing students, with each session lasting approximately 60 minutes. The sessions incorporated solution-focused techniques aimed at helping participants identify their strengths and resources, set goals, develop possible solutions, and establish a more positive perspective toward the future. | Behavioural | Solution-Focused Intervention Group |
| PsychoeducationThe psychoeducation consisted of two sessions delivered to first-year nursing students, with each session lasting approximately 30 minutes. The sessions included presentations and question-and-answer discussions on future anxiety and life satisfaction, including information on coping with future anxiety and strategies for improving life satisfaction. | Behavioural | Psychoeducation Group |
Primary outcome
Future Anxiety
Time frame: Baseline (pre-intervention), immediately post-intervention, 1 month after the intervention, and 3 months after the intervention.
Future anxiety was assessed using the Future Anxiety Scale for University Students. The scale consists of 19 items and assesses future anxiety among university students. Higher total scores indicate higher levels of future anxiety. The scale does not have a defined cut-off score.
Life Satisfaction
Time frame: Baseline (pre-intervention), immediately post-intervention, 1 month after the intervention, and 3 months after the intervention.
Life satisfaction was assessed using the Satisfaction with Life Scale. The scale consists of 5 items rated on a 5-point Likert scale. Total scores range from 5 to 25, with higher scores indicating higher levels of life satisfaction.
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 24 Aug 2026.
- 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.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Solution-Focused Intervention and Psychoeducation in people with Life Satisfaction and Future Anxiety, run by Halic University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
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 5 inclusion and 1 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 24 Aug 2026. 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 Turkey (Türkiye). 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. 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?
Future Anxiety (time frame: Baseline (pre-intervention), immediately post-intervention, 1 month after the intervention, and 3 months after the intervention.). The study lists 2 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 24 Aug 2026.