Mindfulness-based programs and school adjustment: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Mindfulness-based programs and school adjustment: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Forfattere
Mettler, J. Khoury, B. Zito, S. Sadowski, I. Heath, N. L.
Årstall
2023
Tidsskrift
Journal of School Psychology
Volum
97
Sider
43-62
Mindfulness-based programs (MBPs) are increasingly used in educational institutions to enhance students' mental health and resilience. However, reviews of the literature suggest this use may have outpaced the evidence base and further research is needed to better understand the mechanisms underlying these programs' effectiveness and which outcomes are being affected. The purpose of this meta-analysis was to investigate the strength of MBPs' effects on school adjustment and mindfulness outcomes while also considering the potential influence of study and program characteristics, including the role of comparison groups, students' educational level, the type of program being used, and the facilitator's training and previous mindfulness experience. Following a systematic review of five databases, 46 studies using a randomized controlled design with students from preschool to undergraduate levels were selected. At post-program, the effect of MBPs compared to control groups was (a) small for overall school adjustment outcomes, academic performance, and impulsivity; (b) small to moderate for attention; and (c) moderate for mindfulness. No differences emerged for interpersonal skills, school functioning, or student behaviour. The effects of MBPs on overall school adjustment and mindfulness differed based on students' educational level and the type of program being delivered. Moreover, only MBPs delivered by outside facilitators with previous experience of mindfulness had significant effects on either school adjustment or mindfulness. This meta-analysis provides promising evidence of the effectiveness of MBPs in educational contexts to improve students' school adjustment outcomes beyond typically assessed psychological benefits, even when using randomized controlled designs.

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Utvikling og livsmestring

Stressmestring og selvregulering

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Psykologiske behandlingsmetoder

Mindfulness

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Barn i skolealder (6-12 år)

Ungdom (13-18 år)

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