PERMA-based mobile psychological intervention with and without telephone support for university students: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

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The study evaluates a mobile psychological intervention based on the PERMA model for university students to enhance psychological well-being.
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177 university students will participate in a three-arm randomized controlled trial comparing app-based interventions with and without telephone support.
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The intervention includes five weekly modules focusing on Positive Emotion, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, and Accomplishment.
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Primary outcomes will be assessed using the Warwick–Edinburgh Mental Well-Being Scale and the Mental Health Continuum–Short Form.
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The study aims to provide evidence on the efficacy and acceptability of a brief PERMA-based digital intervention for promoting mental health.

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