Program on social media literacy, self-compassion and acceptance in adolescents

Cluster randomized trial

Bibliographic Data

ID21482298
AuthorsSheila Fernández García (Universitat de Miguel Hernández d'Elx), Javier Manchón López (Universitat de Miguel Hernández d'Elx), María José Quiles (0000-0001-7136-4870, Universitat de Miguel Hernández d'Elx), María José Quiles Sebastián
Year2026
Volume40
Pages102619
Publication date2026-01-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueGaceta Sanitaria (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0213-9111 • E-ISSN: 1578-1283
PublisherElsevier BV (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1016/j.gaceta.2026.102619
PMID42392001
OpenAlexW7167083516
LanguageEN
References cited21

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effectiveness of ImpactReel, a universal school-based program that integrates social media literacy, self-compassion, and acceptance strategies to improve body image and reduce risk factors for eating disorders in adolescents. METHOD: A two-arm cluster randomized controlled trial (intervention vs. waitlist) will be conducted with first-year secondary school students in Spain. The intervention consists of one weekly 55-minute session for seven weeks delivered by trained psychologists, combining social media literacy with principles of compassion-focused therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy. Assessments will be conducted at four time points: pre-intervention, post-intervention, and follow-ups at 6 and 12 months. The primary outcome will be body esteem, and secondary outcomes will include self-compassion, internalization of appearance ideals, social media literacy and use, eating disorder risk, depressive symptoms, and life satisfaction

MEDLINE · Randomized controlled trial · Social media · Text messaging · Impact of Technology on Adolescents · Mental Health via Writing · Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions

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