J Am Coll Health. 2021 Oct 20:1-6. doi: 10.1080/07448481.2021.1987918. Online ahead of print.
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE: Examine the effects of a relaxation course with a mindfulness meditation component in a two-group pre-test and post-test non-randomized study design.
PARTICIPANTS: Participants included 219 undergraduate students (experimental group: n = 103; control group: n = 116), 18-43 years old.
METHODS: Completion of measures of stress, resilience, coping and mindfulness at the beginning and end of the intervention.
RESULTS: The independent sample t-test analysis revealed a statistically significant decrease in stress and maladaptive coping, and an increase in resilience in the experimental group compared to the control group.
CONCLUSION: Benefits were observed following the intervention by positively impacting factors associated with increased functioning in life. Classroom-based interventions could be considered beneficial for students.
PMID:34670109 | DOI:10.1080/07448481.2021.1987918
