Description

This is a randomized waitlist control feasibility study of the PEARL (Photo-experiencing and Reflective Listening) intervention for women survivors of interpersonal violence. The study will enroll 40 participants recruited through local community organizations, interpersonal violence email listservs, and social media platforms.

Randomization and Study Arms:

Interested participants will complete an online baseline questionnaire through Qualtrics and be randomly assigned (1:1) to either:

1. Immediate Intervention Group (n=20): Receives PEARL within two weeks of enrollment
2. Waitlist Control Group (n=20): Receives a resource referral list (standard of care) and completes PEARL three months later

Intervention Protocol:

The PEARL intervention consists of two components:

1. Participants receive a photography-focusing prompt and have two weeks to create photographs
2. Participants complete a reflective listening interview about their photographs

Assessment Schedule:

• Baseline: Demographics, trauma history, and outcome measures
• Post-intervention: Outcome measures completed immediately after the intervention (trauma coping self-efficacy, post trauma cognitions, healing)
• One-month follow-up: Outcome measures and qualitative interview (trauma coping self-efficacy, post trauma cognitions, healing, help-seeking actions, depression, anxiety, PTSD).

The waitlist control group completes an additional baseline survey three months after initial enrollment, which serves as their pre-intervention assessment.

Data Analysis: Feasibility will be assessed through completion rates, and research assistant evaluations. Acceptability will be evaluated through participant surveys and follow-up interviews. Preliminary impact on healing engagement and help-seeking will be analyzed using descriptive statistics and nonparametric tests. Qualitative data from open-ended survey questions, research assistant evaluations, and follow-up interviews will undergo thematic analysis. Quantitative and qualitative findings will be integrated to provide a comprehensive understanding of PEARL's feasibility, acceptability, and potential impact.

Community Engagement: The study incorporates feedback from Community Advisory Board (CAB) and Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) members throughout the research process. Purposive sampling strategies will be employed to achieve maximum diversity in participant age.