Georgia State University

This study tested whether a text message program teaching mindfulness could help people quit smoking. 504 adult smokers in Atlanta were randomly assigned to receive the texts, virtual counseling, both, or just standard quitting aids. The goal was to see if adding mindfulness trai…

This study tested whether an online educational program could help young men recognize and safely intervene in situations that might lead to sexual violence, especially when alcohol is involved. Researchers enrolled 667 men aged 21-25 to use a web program called RealConsent2.0 an…

This study tested different anti-smoking video messages to see which ones best discourage smoking among young adults in China. Researchers enrolled 1,541 participants aged 18-25, including both smokers and non-smokers. They compared messages about health risks, tobacco industry t…

This study tested whether simple smartphone exercises could help college and graduate students feel better. Researchers had 259 students try different 21-day photo routines—like taking pictures of things that made them happy—to see if it improved their mood and reduced feelings o…

This study tested whether a safe, non-invasive magnetic brain stimulation could change how people learn and remember new spoken words. Researchers worked with 42 teens and young adults, including some with reading difficulties. They used the stimulation on a specific brain area i…

This research study aimed to understand if specific movement exercises could help babies with Down syndrome develop thinking and language skills. Researchers worked with 51 infants to test whether practicing walking on a small treadmill or using special 'sticky mittens' to practi…