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Examining the Impact and Moderating Effects of an 8-Week Mindfulness-Based Program in Grade 4.
- Source :
- Mindfulness; Aug2023, Vol. 14 Issue 8, p2026-2043, 18p
- Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- Objectives: There is a growing interest in mindfulness-based programs. Yet, research in the area is limited, and little is known about the factors that moderate the effects of these programs. The two-fold aim of this study was (1) to examine the effects of a mindfulness-based program on dispositional mindfulness, inattention and emotional lability, handwriting fluency, spelling accuracy, and composing quality, as well as school achievement; and (2) to evaluate the moderating role of lesson absences, intervention-related knowledge, and social validity. Method: Using a quasi-experimental design, 257 fourth graders were assigned to an experimental group receiving a mindfulness-based program (n = 130) or an active control group receiving a health-based program (n = 127). Both programs were implemented in the classroom for 8 weekly units, which included two 30-min sessions delivered by psychologists, followed by three 5-min sessions delivered by teachers. All children were evaluated before and after the programs. Results: Compared to the control condition, the mindfulness-based program resulted in higher levels of internal and external awareness, and decentering and nonreactivity, as well as better composing quality and mathematics grades. Lesson absences, intervention-related knowledge, and social validity did not moderate the effects of the mindfulness-based program. Conclusions: These findings support the integration of mindfulness practices in primary school as a means to improve children's academic-related skills and ability to be mindful. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 18688527
- Volume :
- 14
- Issue :
- 8
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Mindfulness
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 171101714
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s12671-023-02189-2