Development of a Phenomenological Scale of Contemplative Practice in Early Adolescents

Young people today encounter many contemplative practices that help them manage stress, build awareness, and connect with others, such as mindfulness, meditation, and yoga. Yet research has mostly focused on classroom- based mindfulness programs, leaving little understanding of the wider range of practices and how youth feel when engaging in them. This study addresses that …

Compassionate Design Approaches: Co-Developing Digital Therapeutics with Emerging Adults

Our aim is to explore a process of ‘compassionate design’ for therapeutic digital interventions in collaboration with emerging adults who have childhood-onset chronic conditions. These young people have been shaped by unique experiences, facing life-long challenges and health inequities within the healthcare system—issues exacerbated by their underrepresentation and under-engagement in research. This project aims to …