Exploring how rejection sensitivity and puberty affect mental health in early adolescent girls using social media
Rejection Sensitivity and Puberty in Mental Health Vulnerability to Social Media Experiences in Early Adolescent Girls
This study looks at how feelings of rejection and going through puberty affect the mental health of girls aged 10-11 who use social media.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 250 (estimated) |
| Ages | 10 Years and up |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Washington University School of Medicine Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (St Louis, Missouri) |
| Trial ID | NCT06777823 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This longitudinal study investigates the bidirectional relationships between mental health and social media experiences in preteen girls aged 10-11. It focuses on how pubertal development and experiences of rejection influence these relationships. Participants will engage in a social rejection task and complete daily diaries to track their experiences. The study aims to provide insights into the mental health vulnerabilities associated with social media use during this critical developmental period.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are girls aged 10-11 who actively use social media and can communicate in English.
Not a fit: Patients with chronic medical illnesses, autism spectrum disorder, significant developmental delays, or those not assigned female at birth may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could help identify mental health vulnerabilities in early adolescent girls and inform interventions to support their well-being.
How similar studies have performed: While studies on social media's impact on mental health are common, this specific focus on rejection sensitivity and puberty in early adolescent girls is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * female aged 10-11 years * engagement in social media use * proficient in the English language * family/personal device that can complete daily diaries Exclusion Criteria: * previously diagnosed chronic medical illness * autism spectrum disorder * significant developmental or speech delay * endocrine disorder * not assigned female at birth (AFAB)
Where this trial is running
St Louis, Missouri
- Washington University School of Medicine — St Louis, Missouri, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Hailey Hatch, PhD
- Email: hatchh@wustl.edu
- Phone: 314-273-7288
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.