Melodies of mindfulness: outcomes of a music-embedded mindfulness intervention for neurodiverse students from marginalised genders

Abstract

Session overview:

'Melodies for Mindfulness' is an innovative research project and student-based intervention aiming to advance knowledge on the experiences of neurodiverse undergraduate students from marginalised genders in HE, and identify challenges and good practices related to academic resilience. The project will explore the feasibility and student experiences of the use of a novel music-embedded mindfulness program to enhance cognitive processes and promote psychological wellbeing of neurodiverse undergraduate students from marginalised genders. The intervention is running through Feb-March 2025 and this poster will summarise the key insights gained following the intervention, both quantitative changes in psychological wellbeing, cognition, resilience and feelings of social support/belonging as well as qualitative insights from neurodiverse students who take part in the intervention. The implications and recommendations for student-based interventions for neurodiverse and gender marginalised students will be discussed.

Key learning points from this session:

Audiences will learn about the development and implementation of a music-embedded mindfulness intervention, gaining insight of how the intervention was experienced by neurodiverse and gender marginal students. Key messages will be based on the outcomes of psychological wellbeing, cognitive and student belonging. Recommendation for future interventions will be discussed.

Melodies of mindfulness: outcomes of a music-embedded mindfulness intervention for neurodiverse students from marginalised genders poster, only LJMU staff and students have access to this resource.