Mindfulness-Based Attention Training: Feasibility and Preliminary Outcomes of a Digital Course for High School Students
Education Sciences August 31, 2019 Alissa J. Mrazek, Michael D. Mrazek, Jordan V. Reese et al. 17 citations
A digital mindfulness course delivered over 22 days in a public high school was feasible: students completed 80% of lessons and 77% of daily exercises. Although the one-group design limits causal conclusions, emotional regulation and stress management improved from pretest to post-test, even as life demands increased. Students also developed a stronger growth mindset about their ability to focus and felt more motivated to train that ability. Among the 81.6% of students who reported paying attention less than they should at baseline, focus during class significantly increased. The findings support the feasibility of digital mindfulness training for high schools and suggest strategies for improving implementation fidelity.