Colouring

We have been conducting randomised controlled studies to examine the impact of colouring on student wellbeing, focusing on stress, anxiety and mindful attention. 

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Our first published paper consisted of two studies finding that colouring, compared to a control condition of reading, decreased reported stress, improved reported mindful attention and also improved performance on tests of sustained attention and divergent thinking. 

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We are currently conducting research comparing colouring with an active control (focusing on one's breath) and looking at the longer-term impact of colouring on student wellbeing.