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ERIC Number: EJ1473105
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2025
Pages: 10
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0744-8481
EISSN: EISSN-1940-3208
Available Date: 0000-00-00
Mindfulness Matters in the Classroom: A Pilot Study of a University-Wide Classroom-Based Brief Mindfulness Program
Jesse Honsky1; Marjorie N. Edguer2; Elizabeth R. Click1; Suzanne Rusnak3; Barbara Burgess Van Aken4; Matthew A. Salerno5; Kristen A. Berg6
Journal of American College Health, v73 n2 p753-762 2025
Objective: The aims of this pilot study were--first, to assess the impact of a brief classroom-based mindfulness program on students' reported levels of mindfulness, well-being, and stress; and, second, to understand students' experiences of participating in the program. Participants: Students at a private midwestern research-intensive university, 133 (16%) students completed either the study's pretest or post-test survey. Methods: The study had an observational design using pre- and post-test survey responses from students taking courses from faculty who were trained to facilitate brief classroom-based mindfulness activities. Results: Students who participated in the semester-long program reported reduced levels of stress and increased mindfulness. Qualitative data indicate that students found the program to be beneficial. Conclusions: Brief classroom-based mindfulness activities led by faculty may have benefits for students in higher education settings. More research is recommended to better understand the impact of mindfulness in the classroom on students and faculty.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Author Affiliations: 1Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, USA; 2Jack, Joseph, and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, USA; 3Independent Contractor, Cleveland, Ohio, USA; 4Department of English, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, USA; 5School of Law, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, USA; 6Center for Health Care Research and Policy, Population Health Research Institute, MetroHealth Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio, USA