Can a school nurse program curb bullying? new study tests SEL approach

NCT ID NCT07372456

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Marmara University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This completed trial tested a nurse-led social emotional learning (SEL) program in 210 middle school students in Istanbul. The program included weekly sessions on self-awareness, empathy, and problem-solving over six weeks. Researchers measured changes in bullying, victimization, and bystander behaviors using surveys at three and six months after the program.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Nurse-Led Take a SELSTEP Program (social emotional learning sessions)
What this could lead to: If effective, this program could offer schools a simple, nurse-led way to reduce bullying and help students feel safer.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study in two schools in Turkey, so results may not apply to other settings. The program is behavioral, not a medical treatment, and effects may be modest.

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BULLYING VICTIMIZATION SCHOOL BASED INTERVENTION SCHOOL BULLYING SCHOOL HEALTH

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Locations

Marmara University

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

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