Research assistants will develop an interdisciplinary literature review, design mixed-methods data collection measures, and solicit feedback from both DIS students and staff. We welcome research assistants demonstrating strong collaboration skills, as students will be expected to work closely together throughout the semester.
To promote synergy while still allowing for specialization, assistants will conduct a literature review on one of the core topics listed above either independently or with one other research assistant. All research assistants must engage with their peers by attending literature review presentations and providing constructive feedback throughout the semester.
Coventry, P. Nature-based outdoor activities for mental and physical health: systematic review and meta-analysis. SSM β Population Health, 16, Nejade, R. Enabling health outcomes of nature-based interventions: a systematic scoping review. Vitagliano, L. Group nature-based mindfulness interventions: nature-based mindfulness training for college students with anxiety. Additional note: While previous experience in psychology courses is strongly preferred for applicants, if you have other experiences relevant to the topic of this project strong outdoors skills, extracurricular experience, etc.
I have varied work experience including researcher, research assistant, teacher, tutor, etc. More recently I worked on a PhD project relating to the decision-making processes of machine learning researchers but withdrew and am now considering other research proposals relating to mental health, interdisciplinarity, technology in education, and more.
Skip to content. We are seeking up to 6 research assistants interested in one or more of the following topics: Student perspectives What motivates and limits participation in nature-based activities? Tailoring interventions How is public mental health addressed in Nordic countries across seasons?
