The Social Gym
Investigating social behavior and group dynamics in voluntary exercise environments
Project Overview
This project aims to develop a system for monitoring social behaviour and voluntary exercise in group-housed mice. By enabling automated tracking of wheel running and interactions in a shared environment, it seeks to improve the ecological validity of behavioural studies and reduce stress caused by isolation and manual observation.
Research Methodology
Our research methodology employs a multi-faceted approach:
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Network analysis to map the complex relationships between exercise habits, mental health, and academic performance
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Large-scale surveys and ecological momentary assessments to capture real-time data on student behaviors and experiences
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Randomized controlled trial to evaluate the effectiveness of our behavior-change intervention
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