Inward Bound has a longstanding research and evaluation partnership with Brian Galla, Assistant Professor of Applied Developmental Psychology at the University of Pittsburgh. Three research studies on the impact of our retreats have been published by his research teams in academic journals.
Journal of Adolescence
2016
Within-person changes in mindfulness and self-compassion predict enhanced emotional well-being in healthy, but stressed adolescents
Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology
2017
‘Safe in My Own Mind:’ Supporting Healthy Adolescent Development Through Meditation Retreats
Mindfulness Journal
2022
Adolescents’ Experiences of Distress and Well‑being During Intensive Mindfulness Practice: A Mixed‑Methods Study