Hello again,
I'd like to thank everyone who took interest in this study and have
signed-on to participate. Very grateful.
Also, just a reminder that invitations to participate will cease by 31
January in case anyone was still considering. Prospectively, contact and
further information can happen directly off-list or through our Facebook
group page <https://www.facebook.com/groups/UNNSTUDY/>.
Kind regards;
Fernando Rojas
Design PGR
Northumbria University School of Design
https://northumbria.academia.edu/fmrojas
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On Fri, Jan 20, 2017 at 7:35 AM, Fernando Rojas <[log in to unmask]>
wrote:
> Hello everyone,
>
> A study is being conducted at Northumbria University School of Design in
> Newcastle, UK, that aims to explore the potential impact of a
> design-relevant mindfulness application on design activity that involves
> creative collaboration. Whilst some onsite groups have already participated
> in the study, an idea emerged to open it to a wider audience.
>
> If you are a design professional and/or academic and/or student, involved
> in a context of team creative collaboration, you are invited to
> participate.
>
> The study asks for an engagement as follows:
>
> 1. 15-20 minutes *once* at the beginning of the study period
> (approximately 6 weeks) to complete an informed consent form, and two (2)
> pre-practice short self-report surveys.
> 2. 2-4 minutes *daily* or almost daily through the study period
> (approximately 6 weeks), to engage with a simple guided mindful reflection
> (this can be done from any computer or mobile device).
> 3. 15-20 minutes *once* at the end of the study period (approximately
> 6 weeks) to complete a short retrospective reflection, and two
> post-practice (2) short self-report surveys.
>
> If this sounds appealing to you please read on.
>
> —
>
> Participants in the study will be received up to 31 January 2017.
>
> The daily engagements with the mindful reflection device will then be
> expected to last approximately 6 weeks, although you are encouraged to
> begin as soon as you sign up.
>
> The steps to participate are:
>
> 1. Complete the following initial informed consent form here:
> https://goo.gl/forms/FTg5xL7lmrL6C1CD3
> <https://goo.gl/forms/FTg5xL7lmrL6C1CD3>
> 2. Join the following Facebook group where it will be possible to ask
> questions, receive notifications and other communications with regards to
> the study, here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/UNNSTUDY/
> 3. Create a unique identifier that you will use with all submissions
> to ensure anonymity, here: https://guidgenerator.com/
> 4. Complete the following initial surveys: *Survey 1*:
> https://goo.gl/forms/1OTQsXK0Rnx1XxZl1
> <https://goo.gl/forms/1OTQsXK0Rnx1XxZl1> and, *Survey 2*:
> https://goo.gl/forms/b3Wf2WYazVer4jQi1
> <https://goo.gl/forms/b3Wf2WYazVer4jQi1>
> 5. Start engaging with the guided mindful reflection device on a *daily
> or almost daily basis*. The form explains the simple two-step process,
> here: https://goo.gl/forms/TROYUZBsMKToW5CK2
> 6. Complete the forms at the end of the study: (These will be provided
> then)
>
> —
>
> Hope you are encouraged to participate. If you'd like to contact me you
> may do so off-list or message me through the Facebook group page.
>
> Here are some related publications:
> https://northumbria.academia.edu/fmrojas
>
> Best regards;
>
> Fernando Rojas
> Design PGR
> Northumbria University School of Design
> ---
>
>
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