Activity for All - Physical Activity as an Aid for Mental Health: Targeting Young Adults on the Autism Spectrum
Research Mentor(s)
Sharmin, Moushumi
Description
We conducted a survey to better understand how mental health is perceived amongst young adults and to determine the best aid to combat mental health issues. This work is different from other research that has been conducted because we will be be using our data to implement technological aids into individuals lives. Our work began with broad data collection and then we will narrow down options for technological aids. A fourteen question survey has been sent out to students addressing the key concerns of mental health and whether their current PA (physical activity) levels are contributing to their success/struggles. Our future survey plans include multiple rounds of data collection to minimize the affects other variables may have on responses. Currently we are analyzing our collected data and we will be able to present results from the first round of surveys at Scholars Week. The multiple rounds of surveys are the starting point of our research and will allow us to better understand the correlation between PA and mental health in young adults. After all surveys have been thoroughly analyzed, we will be able to begin creating the blue prints for mental health technologies.
Document Type
Event
Start Date
15-5-2019 9:00 AM
End Date
15-5-2019 5:00 PM
Location
Carver Gym (Bellingham, Wash.)
Department
Computer Science
Genre/Form
student projects, posters
Subjects – Topical (LCSH)
Autism spectrum disorders--Treatment; Exercise--Psychological aspects
Type
Image
Rights
Copying of this document in whole or in part is allowable only for scholarly purposes. It is understood, however, that any copying or publication of this document for commercial purposes, or for financial gain, shall not be allowed without the author’s written permission.
Language
English
Format
application/pdf
Activity for All - Physical Activity as an Aid for Mental Health: Targeting Young Adults on the Autism Spectrum
Carver Gym (Bellingham, Wash.)
We conducted a survey to better understand how mental health is perceived amongst young adults and to determine the best aid to combat mental health issues. This work is different from other research that has been conducted because we will be be using our data to implement technological aids into individuals lives. Our work began with broad data collection and then we will narrow down options for technological aids. A fourteen question survey has been sent out to students addressing the key concerns of mental health and whether their current PA (physical activity) levels are contributing to their success/struggles. Our future survey plans include multiple rounds of data collection to minimize the affects other variables may have on responses. Currently we are analyzing our collected data and we will be able to present results from the first round of surveys at Scholars Week. The multiple rounds of surveys are the starting point of our research and will allow us to better understand the correlation between PA and mental health in young adults. After all surveys have been thoroughly analyzed, we will be able to begin creating the blue prints for mental health technologies.