The purpose of this study is to explore the effectiveness of the Injeti Self-Esteem Model (ISEM) with a psychoeducational therapy intervention for improving self-esteem among university students. To explore the effectiveness of the ISEM (see Appendix A), investigators are utilizing a mixed method study design to acquire both quantitative and qualitative data to view effectiveness through measurable outcomes and personal experience. The intervention will involve a 1-hour session, which will include administration of the ISEM.

To explore the effectiveness of the ISEM investigators are utilizing a mixed-method study design to acquire both quantitative and qualitative data to view effectiveness through measurable outcomes and personal experience. Quantitative data will be gathered through standardized assessments, questionnaires, and demographic information. Qualitative information will be gathered through two interviews.

Pre-intervention data collection will include a Demographic Questionnaire, Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES), and the Adverse Childhood Experience Questionnaire (ACE). The intervention itself will involve a 50-minute session consisting of the administration of the ISEM. All researchers will be trained to administer the ISEM by the Principal Investigator. After the intervention, data collection will involve two semi-structured interviews (SSI 1 and 2) that each require a completion of the RSES.

Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria.

Participants will include up to 150 students from varying universities throughout the Inland Empire ranging from 18-35 years of age. Participants must currently be enrolled as full-time or part-time students in an undergraduate or graduate program. English fluency in all areas (reading, writing, speaking, comprehension) will be required from all participants.

Investigators will recruit from each of the eight schools at Loma Linda University who have provided a signed Letter of Agreement (see Appendix B) using digital flyers via email communication. We will also recruit via snowballing.

The instruments we will use to collect data will include a Demographic Questionnaire, the Rosenberg Self-Esteem scale, the Adverse Childhood Experiences Questionnaire for Adults, and semi-structured interviews.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Ages 18 - 35
• Must currently be enrolled as full-time or part-time students in an undergraduate or graduate program.
• English fluency in all areas (reading, writing, speaking, comprehension)

Exclusion Criteria:

• <18 or >35 years of age
• Does not meet student status
• Not fluent in English

Information shared would relate to de-identified data analyzed for publication with our fellow researchers.

After data collection.