"Self-Compassion based poetry mental health intervention for Black adults in the U.S."

 

Purpose and description of the study (including research methods): Black Americans suffer from mental health issues at a disproportionately high rate (compared to their white counterparts). They are met with barriers (e.g., stigma, cultural insensitivity from clinicians, and financial difficulty) that lead to less initial and sustained use of mental health treatment. Poetry, with a rich history in the African American tradition, has potential as an alternative to traditional psychotherapy. This study is an initial exploration of whether a poetry-based intervention can help improve mental wellbeing among Black adults in the United States.

 

Participation will include a screening form for eligibility and an online survey taking approximately ~1-2 hours

 

Location of the study: Online (Qualtrics)

 

Time frame (length of recruitment): ~1-2 hours

 

How participants will be compensated for their participation: Lottery based compensation. 1/3 of participants will receive up to $50 

 

Additional information (e.g., website/survey link): https://harvard.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cxdK1mJ1iJVWcGa

 

Contact information of Primary Investigation/Investigator: Tioluwalase Adelakun (708)-465-9301

Email: laseadelakun@college.harvard.edu​​​​​

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"Narratives of Black college students with disabilities: Experiences with Disability Services attending Predominately White Institutions (PWIs)."

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Purpose and description of the study (including research methods): The purpose of this qualitative study is to explore the narratives of Black college students with disabilities and their experiences with the Disability Services Office while attending Predominately White Institutions (PWIs). My reason for wanting to conduct this study is to give a voice to marginalized Black college students with disabilities who have been underrepresented in the literature. 

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Location of the study: Zoom teleconferencing 

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Time frame (length of recruitment): One 60-minute Zoom teleconferencing interview that will be audio recorded (no videorecording). A 30-minute follow-up to review a summary of your interview via email and ensure the accuracy of the data collected. The published study will not share any names or details identifying you to protect your privacy.

 

How participants will be compensated for their participation: $20 Amazon Gift Card

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Additional information (e.g., website/survey link): Interested participants can email the primary investigator Sade Beaulieu at sade.beaulieu@waldenu.edu

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Contact information of Primary Investigation/Investigator: Sade Beaulieu

Email: sade.beaulieu@waldenu.edu

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