About the Project
For this project, fellows engaged in a mindfulness study aimed at first-generation low-income (FG-LI) students at Vanderbilt University. The study sought to investigate the impact of mindfulness on mental health outcomes, self-belonging, and self-compassion among FG-LI students. The project was inspired by the recently opened Reflection Room at Peabody Library, which has received strong institutional support from the Center for Student Well-Being, Peabody Office of Student Life, and the University Librarian.
Mentors
Jennifer Castle; Sha Howard
Fellows
Xinrui Li; Caroline Nee; Keanani Afu
Project
Fellows worked with Peabody librarians to analyze the current use of the Reflection Room, obtaining IRB approval, and completing a slideshow of their process and results.