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The Healthy Learning Mind Project: Does a Universal Mindfulness Programme Reduce Stress Symptoms and Increase Self‐Kindness Among Adolescents in Schools?
Tekijät: Volanen, Salla‐Maarit; Holopainen, Marianne; Lahti, Jari; Vahlberg, Tero; Hintsanen, Mirka
Kustantaja: Wiley
Julkaisuvuosi: 2025
Lehti:Psychology in the Schools
Tietokannassa oleva lehden nimiPSYCHOLOGY IN THE SCHOOLS
Artikkelin numero: pits.70112
ISSN: 0033-3085
eISSN: 1520-6807
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/pits.70112
Verkko-osoite: https://doi.org/10.1002/pits.70112
Rinnakkaistallenteen osoite: https://research.utu.fi/converis/portal/detail/Publication/504549742
Chronic and increased levels of stress during adolescence are associated with academic performance, school dropout, and mental health challenges. This study investigated the effectiveness of the universal mindfulness-based intervention (MBI) on adolescents' stress symptoms in schools through a cluster randomised controlled trial (cRCT) design. In addition, we examined the effectiveness of MBI on self-kindness. Finally, we explored how age, gender, and an independent mindfulness practice moderated the effects on outcomes. A total of 3519 Finnish students aged 12-15 were randomised to a MBI group (n = 1646), an active relaxation control group (n = 1488), and an inactive control group that followed a routine school curriculum (n = 385). Outcomes were measured at baseline (T0), 9 weeks post-intervention (T9), and 26 weeks following the intervention (T26). Overall, those belonging to the MBI group reported a greater reduction in stress symptoms compared with the active control group at T9 and T26. Furthermore, students in the MBI group who carried out their mindfulness home practice regularly showed a greater decrease in stress symptoms compared with those who practiced less regularly. There were no MBI effects on self-kindness. These results indicate that a universal MBI in schools may potentially support stress management among students.
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This study was funded by Signe and Ane Gyllenberg Foundation; Emil Aaltonen Foundation; Juho Vainio Foundation; Mats Brommels Foundation; Yrjö Jahnsson Foundation; Swedish Cultural Foundation and Niilo Helander Foundation, and our sponsors: Folkhälsan Research Center and University of Helsinki (Department of Public Health).
