Measuring Mindfulness Application

University of Miami44 enrolled

Overview

The purpose of the research study is to learn more about how ROTC cadets may engage with mindfulness training program content that is delivered through a smartphone or website application. Mindfulness training program content includes mindfulness practices that foster attention and awareness.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

BASIC_SCIENCE

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Cognitive Change

Interventions

Mindfulness TrainingBEHAVIORAL

The intervention includes four weeks of MT application use, accessed via phone or computer, consisting of 15-minute daily mindfulness practices 5 days a week.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 64 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Individuals who are between 18 and 64 years of age. 2. Individuals who are fluent English speakers. 3. Individuals who have access to either an Apple or Android smart phone and a desktop or laptop computer, are able to adequately and independently use both devices, and have Internet connection. 4. Individuals who are willing and able to consent to participate in the study. 5. Individuals who are in the South Florida ROTC program. Exclusion Criteria: 1.Individuals with an active and untreated mental condition (e.g., Bipolar disorder, Major Depression) and/or hospitalization for psychological/mental health issues within the last month.

Locations (1)

University of Miami

Coral Gables, Florida, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Change in Positive Affect

Positive affect will be measured with the 10-item version of the Positive and Negative Affect Schedule (PANAS-10). The PANAS positive sub-scale has 5 items and a range of scores from 5 to 25, with a higher score indicating a higher positive mood.