University of South Carolina-Columbia · PsychologyThe Resilience Lab
Dawn K Wilson · Columbia, South Carolina
Research Focus
Dr. Dawn K Wilson's lab focuses on improving health outcomes for overweight African American adolescents and their families by integrating exercise and resilience-based strategies. Through the Linking Exercise for Advancing Daily Stress (LEADS) Management intervention, the lab aims to teach families to cope with stress, promote physical activity, and enhance overall well-being. By targeting both mental and physical health, the research aims to empower families to make healthier lifestyle choices together.
physical activityresilienceadolescentsfamily healthstress management
Research Aims
4AIM 01Evaluate the efficacy of the LEADS intervention on increasing moderate-to-vigorous physical activity in overweight AA adolescents.
AIM 02Examine the effects of the LEADS intervention on dietary intake and health outcomes such as BMI and blood pressure.
AIM 03Assess parent outcomes related to the intervention, including coping skills and support practices.
AIM 04Identify mediators of the intervention effect on changes in physical activity.
Skills the Lab Values
family-based intervention designdata collectionbehavioral assessmentmindfulness techniquesnutrition education
Output against the department
Publications274top 19% of dept.56th of 296
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Citations7.4ktop 42% of dept.123rd of 296
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