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Exploring the Effects of a School Mindfulness-Based Intervention in French Primary Public Schools-A Pilot Study.

Pediatric reports
March 5, 2025
Jessica Monsillion et al. (3 authors)
Journal ArticleHuman Study
Study Details

Study Goal

The researchers aimed to explore the effects of a School-Mindfulness-Based Intervention (SMBI) on anxiety, depression, mindfulness, emotional awareness, executive functioning, and school well-being among primary school students.

Results Summary

The study found no statistically significant changes across all assessed dimensions, though slight numerical trends in anxiety and mindfulness scores suggested potential benefits that larger studies might detect. The lack of significant results may be due to factors like program duration, small sample size, and contextual challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic.

Population

French primary school students (mean age = 116 months; SD = 9.06).

Effective Dosage

Not specified

Duration

Not specified

Interactions

None mentioned

Extracted Claims (11)
InterventionDirectionEndpointPopulationDosageImpactClaim #
School-Mindfulness-Based Interventions (SMBIs)
increase
children's mental health
children
-
have shown positive effects
#1
School-Mindfulness-Based Interventions (SMBIs)
increase
emotional regulation
children
-
enhancing
#2
School-Mindfulness-Based Interventions (SMBIs)
increase
present-moment awareness
children
-
enhancing
#3
an SMBI program
no change
anxiety
French primary school students
no statistically significant changes
found no statistically significant changes
#4
an SMBI program
no change
depression
French primary school students
no statistically significant changes
found no statistically significant changes
#5
an SMBI program
no change
mindfulness
French primary school students
no statistically significant changes
found no statistically significant changes
#6
an SMBI program
no change
emotional awareness
French primary school students
no statistically significant changes
found no statistically significant changes
#7
an SMBI program
no change
executive functioning
French primary school students
no statistically significant changes
found no statistically significant changes
#8
an SMBI program
no change
school well-being
French primary school students
no statistically significant changes
found no statistically significant changes
#9
an SMBI program
decrease
anxiety scores
French primary school students
slight numerical trends
slight numerical trends suggest potential benefits
#10
an SMBI program
increase
mindfulness scores
French primary school students
slight numerical trends
slight numerical trends suggest potential benefits
#11
Abstract

Background/Objectives: School-Mindfulness-Based Interventions (SMBIs) have shown positive effects on children's mental health by enhancing emotional regulation and present-moment awareness. This pilot study explored the effects of an SMBI program on anxiety, depression, mindfulness, emotional awareness, executive functioning, and school well-being among French primary school students (mean age = 116 months; SD = 9.06). Methods: A quasi-experimental longitudinal design was employed, with assessments at pre-intervention (T1), post-intervention (T2), and follow-up (T3). Data were analyzed using repeated-measures ANOVA. Results: The study found no statistically significant changes across all assessed dimensions. The lack of significant results may reflect factors such as the program's duration, small sample size, reliance on self-report measures, and contextual challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic. However, slight numerical trends in anxiety and mindfulness scores suggest potential benefits that larger studies may better detect. Conclusions: While no significant improvements were observed, the findings highlight important considerations for SMBI implementation in schools in France and internationally. Future research should address current limitations by increasing sample sizes, employing multi-informant assessments, and integrating SMBIs with complementary approaches, such as social-emotional learning. Extending the program duration or incorporating booster sessions may enhance effectiveness. Embedding SMBIs into school curricula through a whole-school approach could foster the sustainable and impactful integration of mindfulness practices into daily school life.

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Quality Scores
SafetyNot Assessed
Efficacy30/10
Quality65/10
Research Impact Scores
APT Score0.05
Weight Score2.30
Normalized Score0.45
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