Mindfulness in Human Development
This multiyear Bass Connections project brings together Duke and UNC Chapel Hill faculty and students, the nonprofit organization Y.O.G.A. for Youth NC as well as community educational partners. The researchers are analyzing the effects of a regular yoga and meditation practice on students’ mindfulness, emotional regulation, self-esteem, stress response, resilience, physical health, academic performance, social behavior and body image.
Although Y.O.G.A. for Youth has taught over 20,000 youth in its 20-year history, only one published research study has been conducted on the effects of its curriculum. The team’s findings will provide the organization with important information regarding the effectiveness of the curriculum and contribute to the growing field of yoga and mindfulness in K-12 settings.
The 2019-2020 team is analyzing the effectiveness of this approach through administering surveys and mood scales; conducting interviews with the yoga classroom teachers and their students; observing yoga teachers and classroom teachers; and obtaining academic and discipline records pre-, mid- and post-intervention of all yoga and control participants.
EHDx 2018: Mindfulness in Human Development
THE 2019-2020 TEAM
Professor Michele BergerDepartment of Women's & Gender Studies
UNC-Chapel Hill |
Professor Keval Kaur KhalsaArts & Sciences-Dance
Duke University |
Harlyn SkinnerSocial Science Research Institute
Duke University |
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Bass Connections MHD Research Team |
Shylah DuchicelaMasters of Public Policy
Duke University |
Sierra WintersFood Studies, Cultural Anthropology, & Documentary Studies
Duke Class of 2020 |
Joanne KimPublic Policy Studies
Duke University |
Roxy GhadimiNeuroscience
Duke University Class of 2020 |
Lindsey NoonanEnvironmental Studies
Duke University Class of 2021 |
