Promoting Stress Management and Engagement in Introductory Physics Courses with Mindfulness and Relaxation

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

303 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2022-10-03

Study Completion Date

2024-12-31

Brief Summary

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This study tests the impact of mindfulness vs. relaxation training on psychological threat and challenge, emotions/emotion regulation, motivation/engagement, and performance among undergraduates enrolled in introductory physics courses. Data used to compare groups will be collected from a variety of sources, including self-report surveys, experience sampling and daily diary assessments, physics learning activities, and academic records.

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Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Psychological Stress Coping Skills Emotions Emotion Regulation

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Participants

Study Groups

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Mindfulness Training

5-lesson audio-guided mindfulness training program delivered over 5 consecutive days, with two additional writing activities on day 1 and day 5

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Mindfulness

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Training is focused on learning and applying the principles of R.A.I.N. (Recognize, Allow, Investigate, Non-identify) in the context of physics learning.

Relaxation Training

5-lesson audio-guided relaxation training program delivered over 5 consecutive days, with two additional writing activities on day 1 and day 5

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Relaxation

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Training is focused on learning and applying relaxation practices (e.g., progressive muscle relaxation, guided imagery) in the context of physics learning.

Interventions

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Mindfulness

Training is focused on learning and applying the principles of R.A.I.N. (Recognize, Allow, Investigate, Non-identify) in the context of physics learning.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Relaxation

Training is focused on learning and applying relaxation practices (e.g., progressive muscle relaxation, guided imagery) in the context of physics learning.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* at least 18 years of age
* current University of Pittsburgh undergraduate
* enrolled in introductory physics
* self-reports psychological threat in physics

Exclusion Criteria

* under 18 years of age
* not a current University of Pittsburgh undergraduate
* not enrolled in introductory physics
* does not self-report psychological threat in physics

Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No