Improving Mental Health Through Emotional Intelligence Training for Teachers and Students
Official title: Promoting Mental Health of Secondary School Teachers and Students Through Enhancing Their Emotional Intelligence in Dhaka City
Run by University of Dhaka · NCT07591363 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A structured emotional intelligence training program is being tested to see if it can boost emotional skills and reduce anxiety and depression among secondary school students and teachers in Dhaka City, Bangladesh.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 12 Years to 17 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 80 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Dhaka Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Dhaka) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | April 30, 2025 |
| Main results expected | July 2026 |
| Study ends | September 2026 |
| Registry record updated | May 15, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07591363 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are secondary school students (Classes 7-10) and teachers in Dhaka city Bangla-medium schools who consent or assent to participate and, for students, are identified as having lower EI profiles.
✕Probably not a fit
Participants without significant changes in EI or distress levels or those not benefiting from the intervention may not experience measurable mental health improvements.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study uses a quasi-experimental design to compare an EI-based training program against a control condition in Bangla-medium secondary schools. It focuses on four EI domains from Goleman’s model: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management. Participants include students aged 12-17 and teachers aged 22-60, with assessments of EI, anxiety, depression, and overall mental health at multiple time points and a follow-up to check for sustained effects. The research aims to determine if improving EI translates into better mental health and wellbeing in educational settings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the training could improve emotional skills and reduce distress, contributing to better wellbeing for students and teachers.
How similar studies have gone: Previous work suggests EI training can influence emotional skills and well-being, but results vary by context and population.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Participants include secondary school students aged 12-17 years and secondary school teachers aged 22-60 years.
1. students (both boys and girls) enrolled in Classes 7 to 10 in coeducational Bangla-medium secondary schools in Dhaka city;
2. teachers (male and female) who taught in these classes;
3. teachers who provided informed consent to participate in the training;
4. students who provided assent along with parental consent;
5. Students identified as belonging to lower EI profiles (e.g., emotionally vulnerable or at-risk groups) based on latent profile analysis (LPA) of Trait Emotional Intelligence scores; and
6. individuals who expressed willingness to actively participate in the study.
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Exclusion Criteria:
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1. individuals with a reported history of severe mental illness;
2. individuals with identifiable visual, hearing, or physical impairments that could interfere with participation in the program;
3. teachers and students from English-medium or English-version schools;
4. individuals unwilling or unable to provide voluntary informed consent/assent or to complete the full program;
5. those who had previously attended any emotional intelligence training program; and
6. Students identified as belonging to higher EI profiles (e.g., emotionally competent or well-adjusted groups) based on latent profile analysis (LPA) of Trait Emotional Intelligence scores.
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Where it's running
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Secondary Schools (Bangla Medium), Dhaka City
Dhaka, Bangladesh Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Jannatul Ferdous — Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Jagannath University, Bangladesh
- Study coordinator: Jannatul Ferdous
- Email: jannatul.psy.jnu@gmail.com
- Phone: +880 1796640634
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.