University of Wisconsin, Madison
The purpose of this study is to evaluate an intervention for improving Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) graduate student wellbeing. Participants will be recruited from the University of Wisconsin-Madison graduate student body. Data will be collected from participants for up to 2 years, and the investigators anticipate that the study will last for 4 years.
The objective of this research is to evaluate the utility of storytelling and mindfulness practice in improving wellbeing in STEM graduate students. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Does engaging in mindfulness practice and storytelling increase measures of wellbeing in this population? 2. Does engaging in mindfulness practice and storytelling increase measures of academic success? Participants will be randomized to 1 or 4 conditions (each will complete study questionnaires): * a survey-only Control Group to complete a survey evaluating wellbeing and academic success * Intervent…
Inclusion Criteria: * 18 or older * Current graduate student in a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) field at the University of Wisconsin-Madison * No significant experience with mindfulness practice Exclusion Criteria: * Under 18 * Significant experience with mindfulness practice * Not a current graduate student in a STEM field at the University of Wisconsin-Madison
Participants follow guided meditations in the Healthy Minds Program (HMP) mobile phone app for at least 15 min per day, for a total of 14 days.
Participants attend 1 (120 min) workshops, teaching them creative writing tools and giving them opportunities to apply those tools.
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