The Impact of Dyad Exercises on Well-being and Connection in Young Adults

NACompletedINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

120

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

September 6, 2022

Primary Completion Date

June 22, 2023

Study Completion Date

October 3, 2023

Conditions
Mental Health Wellness 1Loneliness
Interventions
BEHAVIORAL

Contemplative dyad meditation

Participants take part in a 3-hour group meditation training led by a professional meditation teacher. They receive detailed instructions and also practice contemplative dyad meditation for at least 30 minutes with another participant. During the 2 weeks following the training, participants meet in supervised group settings to practice the meditation method with alternating partners for up to 6 times.

BEHAVIORAL

Fast friends

During 2 weeks, participants meet in supervised group settings to practice the 'fast friends' exercise with alternating partners for up to 6 times.

Trial Locations (1)

19104

University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia

All Listed Sponsors
lead

University of Pennsylvania

OTHER