Effects of Mobile Mindfulness Meditation on the Mental Health of University Students: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Journal of Medical Internet Research April 29, 2022 Bin Chen, Ting Yang, Lei Xiao et al.
Mobile mindfulness meditation (MMM) delivered via smartphone apps reduced stress and anxiety and improved well-being and mindfulness in university students, according to a meta-analysis of 10 studies with 958 participants. MMM was not more effective than control conditions for depression or resilience. The analysis found that waitlist control groups showed a larger effect on stress reduction than face-to-face comparison groups, and studies without commercial sponsorship showed a larger effect on mindfulness than those with company support. The overall evidence was rated moderate to low, and the authors call for further research to confirm the findings.