Current Projects
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Occupational Health and Well-Being Study
Teachers from across the United States reported on their social and emotional competencies, occupational health, and well-being. |
Longitudinal Study of Pre-Service Teachers
This study assessed the well-being of pre-service teachers at the University of Alabama just prior to graduation, and tracks these recent grads across their first year in the classroom. Collaborators: Dr. Hooper Funder: Alabama Life Research Institute |
Brief Mindfulness Intervention for Pre-Service Teachers
In this randomized controlled trial, pre-service teachers listened to a mindfulness practice or active control audio, and then participated in simulated classroom management task. Collaborators: Dr. Hofkens and Dr. Jennings Funder: University of Virginia |
Daily Diary Study of Teachers' Occupational Health
This study seeks to investigate what types of daily experiences at school are associated with teachers' daily occupational health. Collaborators: Dr. Mahfouz Funder: Towards Kindness |
Thesis Projects
In addition to the larger projects above, undergraduate Honors students are also leading their own projects.
Teacher Responses to Students with ADHD
This study examines how pre-service teachers’ knowledge of ADHD, experiences of stress, and mindfulness skills may be associated with their responses to working with students with ADHD.
This study examines how pre-service teachers’ knowledge of ADHD, experiences of stress, and mindfulness skills may be associated with their responses to working with students with ADHD.
Instructor Snarkiness
This study explores college students' reports of the snarkiness of their instructor, and the effect of snarkiness on their own experiences in the classroom.
This study explores college students' reports of the snarkiness of their instructor, and the effect of snarkiness on their own experiences in the classroom.