Many thanks to our student authors who are researching various aspects of our sensory rooms! Their data will help guide our development.
Fredericksen, M., Mello, C., & Spencer, B. (2024). From stress to serenity: Investigating the sensory room’s effects on student life [Poster presentation]. Eastern Psychological Association Conference, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. https://scholarsphere.psu.edu/resources/98f347a1-b50d-47ea-914c-aa39fd719145
“This study examined the thoughts and perceptions of students regarding the new sensory room in the library of a small liberal arts college (Penn State Berks). Participants answered questions about their opinions on the room, the room’s perceived impact on stress levels, and students’ sense of belonging and inclusion at their school. “
Access the full poster at: https://scholarsphere.psu.edu/resources/98f347a1-b50d-47ea-914c-aa39fd719145
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Romig, Isabella Marie Eleanor. (2024, April 6). Sharing spaces: Exploring social interactions in the sensory room [Poster presentation]. Higher Education Council of Berks County, Reading, Pennsylvania, United States. https://scholarsphere.psu.edu/resources/2bea5802-7dde-4d4d-a5ab-17cfa040e445
“Sensory rooms have been implemented at several universities to provide a safe space for students, catering to their emotional and physical needs at school. These rooms are formulated with various features that can be explored by the students at their leisure. Currently, the sensory room at Penn State Berks is only available through our library’s reservation system, creating an issue of availability for all students. My research focuses on the potential social anxiety that could occur if we open the sensory room up to multiple students simultaneously. “
Access the full poster at: https://scholarsphere.psu.edu/resources/2bea5802-7dde-4d4d-a5ab-17cfa040e445