Effects of a regional school-based mindfulness programme on students’ levels of Wellbeing and resiliency

Nelson, Lisa and Roots, Katie and Dunn, Thomas J. and Rees, Alice and Hull, Dawn Davies and Van Gordon, William (2022) Effects of a regional school-based mindfulness programme on students’ levels of Wellbeing and resiliency. International Journal of Spa and Wellness, 5 (1). pp. 1-15. ISSN 2472-1743

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Abstract

Mindfulness has recently shown promise in mental illness treatment and preventative contexts with school-aged young people. However, there is a shortage of studies investigating the effects of school-based mindfulness interventions on young people of a pre-adolescent and early-adolescent age. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to investigate the effects of a regional multi-site school-based mindfulness programme on wellbeing and resiliency in UK school children aged 9–12 years old. A total of 1,138 children who received mindfulness training completed the Resiliency Scale for Children and Adolescents and the Stirling Children’s Wellbeing Scale pre- and post-intervention. Results showed significant improvements following intervention delivery in positive emotional state, positive outlook, and resiliency, with resiliency effects maintained at a six-month follow-up assessment. Findings indicate that mindfulness delivered by school teachers can improve wellbeing and resiliency in children and young people.

Item Type:
Journal Article
Journal or Publication Title:
International Journal of Spa and Wellness
Uncontrolled Keywords:
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Subjects:
?? adolescentschildrenmindfulnessresiliencyschool-based interventionswellbeingtourism, leisure and hospitality management ??
ID Code:
214217
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Deposited On:
06 Feb 2024 14:30
Refereed?:
Yes
Published?:
Published
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16 Jul 2024 00:51