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The impact of a mindfulness-based stress reduction program on university students' mental health: A mixed-methods evaluation.
The impact of a mindfulness-based stress reduction program on university students' mental health: A mixed-methods evaluation.
- Source :
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Journal of American college health : J of ACH [J Am Coll Health] 2024 Dec; Vol. 72 (9), pp. 3791-3801. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Apr 13. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Objective: To evaluate an eight-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program's impact on university students' mental health. Participants: Undergraduate and graduate students. Methods: Ninety participants completed pre-, mid-, and post-program surveys. Mindfulness, Satisfaction with Life, Psychological Distress, and Perceived Stress scores were analyzed using repeated measures ANOVA and pairwise comparisons. Additionally, 115 participants completed post-survey open-ended responses addressing their subjective experiences, which were thematically examined. Results: Participants showed significant improvements in all outcome measures from pre- to post- [pā<ā0.001] and mid- to post-program [pā<ā0.05]. All measures, except Satisfaction with Life, showed significant improvement from pre- to mid-program. Participants reported high program satisfaction. Facilitators of the participants' practice included program structure, perception of outcomes, and group setting; however, busy schedules posed a prominent barrier. Conclusion: This evaluation supports MBSR as a public health, group-based approach to improving students' mental health and building a more positive campus community.
- Subjects :
- Humans
Female
Universities
Male
Young Adult
Adult
Surveys and Questionnaires
Program Evaluation
Adolescent
Mindfulness methods
Students psychology
Students statistics & numerical data
Stress, Psychological psychology
Stress, Psychological therapy
Stress, Psychological prevention & control
Mental Health
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1940-3208
- Volume :
- 72
- Issue :
- 9
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Journal of American college health : J of ACH
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 37053589
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/07448481.2023.2198028