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.
You will receive up to $105 in compensation for your 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 You’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
All personal information will be kept strictly confidential.
Sign up now: https://uconn.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6D3KjwyZUUZeQAu
For more information, contact: Sihui Lyu at sihui.lyu@uconn.edu