Effects of a regional school-based mindfulness programme on students’ levels of Wellbeing and resiliency
Journal article
Authors | Nelson, Lisa, Roots, Katie, Dunn, Thomas J., Rees, Alice, Hull, Dawn Davies and Van Gordon, William |
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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. |
Keywords | Mindfulness; Children; Wellbeing; Resiliency; School-based Intervention |
Year | 2021 |
Journal | International Journal of Spa and Wellness |
Publisher | Informa UK Limited |
ISSN | 2472-1735 |
2472-1743 | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1080/24721735.2021.1909865 |
Web address (URL) | https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/24721735.2021.1909865 |
hdl:10545/625819 | |
Output status | Published |
Publication dates | 12 Apr 2021 |
Publication process dates | |
Deposited | 15 Jun 2021, 08:16 |
Accepted | 01 Apr 2021 |
Contributors | Derbyshire Educational Psychology Service, Matlock, Bishop Grosseteste University and University of Derby |
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https://repository.derby.ac.uk/item/94516/effects-of-a-regional-school-based-mindfulness-programme-on-students-levels-of-wellbeing-and-resiliency
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