RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06789731

Mindfulness-Based Interventions Targeting First-Generation College Student Retention in Rural Environments

Sponsor

University of South Dakota

Enrollment

53 participants

Start Date

Jan 1, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Depression Anxiety

Summary

The goal of this randomized control group is to learn about effective treatments for college students experiencing anxiety and/or depression. The main questions this clinical trial aims to answer are: 1) Can mindfulness-based treatments increase retention rates among first-generation college students? 1) Can mindfulness-based treatments decrease anxiety and/or depression among first-generation college students? Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two intervention groups: mindfulness meditation or psychoeducation. Researchers will compare outcomes from each group to explore treatment differences.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 64 Years

Inclusion Criteria1

years or older. Currently enrolled in four-year college in the United States. First-generation college student. Access to WiFi and a computer/smartphone/tablet. English speaking.

Exclusion Criteria1

Not currently enrolled in a four-year college. Not a first-generation college student. Non-English speaker. Not able to utilize WiFi or computer/tablet/smartphone.

Interventions

BEHAVIORALMindfulness Meditation

Mindfulness meditation will be facilitated by a seasoned mindfulness practitioner. Participants will be guided through a loving kindness meditation adapted to apply to college communities and designed to help increase a sense of interconnectedness among their college community. They will also learn how to deconstruct feelings of anxiety and/or depression into sensory, emotional, cognitive, and behavioral components.

OTHERPsychoeducation

In the psychoeducation arm, participants will receive information related to creating connections with campus community and managing anxiety and/or depression through a presentation. They will also receive information on resources for connecting with their community and treating anxiety and/or depression.