WISE Interventions: Boosting Dynamic Belonging and Preventing Declines to Foster Growth Trajectories in STEM Grad Success

Poster Session II

Keyword: Loneliness

Abstract: High attrition in STEM Ph.D. programs, particularly among women, highlights first-year challenges. A longitudinal RCT across three universities used multilevel growth models to evaluate Values-Affirmation and Social Belonging interventions. These significantly improved belonging for women, preventing immediate declines post-adversity and fostering long-term growth over time, highlighting WISE interventions' efficacy.

• Steve Juarez (Presenting Author)
• Jonathan Cook (Author)
• Geoffrey Cohen (Author)