Research Studies Seeking Participants

  • Chinese Students Needed for Research

    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 four weeks in the past two 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 four-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