STUDENT RESEARCH

2023 Discover USC Presenters:

First Place

Mindful Walking Program Improves Mental Processing Speed and Accuracy Among Older Adults at-risk for Dementia

Lead Author: Madison Ward

Co-Authors: Jenna Dzwierzynski, Jongwon Lee, Laura Phillips, & Chih-Hsiang Yang

Second Place

The Impact of Built Environment Features on Physical Activity Levels in College Students

Lead Author: Catherine Neel

Co-Authors: Allison Tracy, Chih-Hsiang Yang, Christine Pelligrini

Associations between movement behaviors, sleep and affect in older adults: an ecological momentary assessment study

Lead Author: Jongwon Lee

Co-Authors: Kasey Drayton, Tyler Gheen, Christine Pelligrini, & Chih-Hsiang Yang

The Association Between Daily Mental States and Physical Activity in College Students: An Ecological Momentary Assessment Study

Lead Author: Allison Tracy

Co-Authors: Jongwon Lee, Vanessa Bartholomew, Catherine Neel, & Chih-Hsiang Yang

Sex Differences in Everyday Cognitive Function Among Older Adults: An Ambulatory Assessment Study Using Smartphones

Lead Author: Catherine Barry

Co-Authors: Jongwon Lee, Vanessa Bartholomew, & Chih-Hsiang Yang

2022 Discover USC Presenters:

First Place

The Associations between Older Adults’ Sleep Patterns and Their Positive and Negative Affect

Lead Author: Tyler Gheen

Co-Author: Vanessa Bartholomew

Second Place

Physical Activity Levels Are Associated with Mental Health Outcomes in Daily Life: A 7-day Experience Sampling Study in College Students

Lead Author: Allison Tracy

Co-Author: Vanessa Bartholomew

Using Ecological Momentary Assessment to Examine Momentary Movement Behaviors and Mental Health Outcomes in College Students

Lead Author: Jongwon Lee

Co-Author: Chih-Hsiang Yang

Cross-Sectional Analysis of COVID-19 Perceived Beliefs, Gender, and Mental Health in College Students

Lead Authors: Abby Kiesow & Catie Neel

Co-Author: Chih-Hsiang Yang