Loyola Marymount University

This study tested a smartphone app called CampusGANDR that delivers personalized feedback about drinking habits through a game about college life. Over 1,100 first-year students from California and Texas played the game for 12 weeks. The goal was to see if the game could correct …

This study tested a program where parents of incoming college students received text messages with tips to talk to their kids about alcohol. The goal was to see if this would help prevent underage drinking. About 276 students and their parents took part. Researchers compared stud…

This study tested a gamified social media campaign called "2 College Truths and 1 Lie" to prevent and reduce drinking among first-year college students. About 392 students played the game, which corrects overestimates of how much peers actually drink. Researchers measured changes…

This pilot study tested a 10-week virtual self-compassion program for adults with lung cancer who feel stigmatized. 79 participants were randomly assigned to the program or a waitlist. The goal was to see if the program could reduce stigma and improve well-being. Results will sho…