Self-esteem in new light: a qualitative study of experiences of internet-based cognitive behaviour therapy for low self-esteem in adolescents.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Low self-esteem is common and can be impairing for adolescents. Treatments that primarily target low-esteem are lacking. Internet-delivered cognitive behaviour therapy (ICBT) is a treatment that can be used for adolescents but ICBT is yet to be evaluated for low self-esteem using qualitative methods. The aim of this study was to investigate experiences of participating in a novel ICBT treatment for adolescents suffering from low self-esteem.

Method

Fifteen adolescent girls who had received ICBT consented to participate in a semi-structured qualitative telephone interview at post-treatment. Data were analysed and categorised using inductive Thematic Analysis.

Results

Four overarching themes were identified; (1) Increased awareness and agency in difficult sit

SUBMITTER: Berg M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10631070 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature