Sona Dimidjian

Self-report measures of mindfulness for children: convergent validity, predictive validity, and impacts of social desirability bias

Mindfulness-based interventions have shown promise in supporting psychological well-being in children. However, mindfulness is commonly measured using self-report questionnaires, a method that might be problematic due to its reliance on children’s accurate self-perceptions of the...

“I see my body the way people see me”: A qualitative study on the acceptability and cultural adaptation of the mind.body.voice curriculum for Latina youth

Latina adolescents and emerging adults navigate conflicting appearance ideals, balancing the “Latina curvy ideal” with Eurocentric thinness standards that contribute to body dissatisfaction, disordered eating, and emotional distress. Few culturally tailored interventions have bee...