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

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  • Lisa Nelson
  • Katie Roots
  • Thomas J. Dunn
  • Alice Rees
  • Dawn Davies Hull
  • William Van Gordon
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<mark>Journal publication date</mark>30/04/2022
<mark>Journal</mark>International Journal of Spa and Wellness
Issue number1
Volume5
Number of pages15
Pages (from-to)1-15
Publication StatusPublished
Early online date12/04/21
<mark>Original language</mark>English

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.