Rejection Sensitivity and Puberty in Mental Health Vulnerability to Social Media Experiences in Early Adolescent Girls

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexFemale
Age10+
SponsorWashington University School of Medicine

About this trial

This longitudinal study is designed to test bidirectional relationships between preteen girls' mental health and social media experiences. We will explore how pubertal development and experiences of rejection influence these relationships.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

female aged 10-11 years

engagement in social media use

proficient in the English language

family/personal device that can complete daily diaries

Disqualifiers

previously diagnosed chronic medical illness

autism spectrum disorder

significant developmental or speech delay

endocrine disorder

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Social Rejection Task

Treatment groups

250 Participants
are divided into 1 treatment group

Sponsors and collaborators

Washington University School of Medicine

Lead sponsor

St. Louis University

Collaborator

Northeastern University

Collaborator