Current Projects
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Longitudinal Study of Pre-Service Teachers
This study assesses 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. Collaborator: Dr. Hooper Funder: Alabama Life Research Institute |
Daily Diary Study of Teachers' Occupational Health
This study investigates what types of daily experiences at school are associated with teachers' daily occupational health. Collaborator: Dr. Mahfouz Funder: Towards Kindness |
Project CHAOS (Cardiovascular Health and Occupational Stressors)
This study assesses teachers' physiological health, occupational health, and personal well-being. Collaborators: Dr. Hooper and Dr. MacDonald Funder: College Academy of Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity |
SHINE Study
(Strengthening Health and Insights in New Educators) This randomized controlled trial tests the feasibility, acceptability, and effects of an app-based mindfulness intervention for pre-service teachers. Collaborators: Dr. Hooper, Dr. Hirshberg, and Dr. Greenberg Funder: National Institute of Mental Health |
Completed 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 personal well-being. |
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 |
Undergraduate Honors 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 examined 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 examined 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 explored college students' reports of the snarkiness of their instructor, and the effect of snarkiness on their own experiences in the classroom.
This study explored college students' reports of the snarkiness of their instructor, and the effect of snarkiness on their own experiences in the classroom.