Dear Friend,
We are a research team from UConn’s Department of Human Development and Family Sciences conducting a group-based mindfulness and yoga intervention research (IRB: H25-0274) aimed at promoting the mental and physical well-being of Chinese international students. The entire program will be conducted in Mandarin and held in person at the UConn Storrs campus.
Participants will receive up to $105 in compensation for their time and effort.
🔍 Eligibility Criteria:
• Aged 18–29
• Currently enrolled full-time as a Chinese international student at UConn Storrs
• Can read simplified Chinese and speak mandarin fluently
• Currently experiencing stress
You may not be eligible if you:
• are experiencing acute mental illness and not receiving recommended treatment;
• have joined a mindfulness or yoga program lasting over 4 weeks in the past 2 years;
• have a chronic medical condition that limits physical activity.
📝 What They’ll Do:
• Complete three online surveys (before the program, after the program, and one-month follow-up)
• Participate in two short in-person computerized attention tests (before and after the program)
• Join a 4-week group-based Mindfulness and Yoga course in Mandarin
Sign up link: https://uconn.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6D3KjwyZUUZeQAu
All personal information will be kept strictly confidential.
Would you be able to assist us by sharing this study with Chinese international students? Your support would be invaluable in helping us reach eligible participants!
For more information, contact: Sihui Lyu at sihui.lyu@uconn.edu