OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to qualitatively explore the perceived impacts of an undergraduate biology course that integrated mindfulness on student well-being. PARTICIPANTS: A total of 36 undergraduate students enrolled in the Mindful Physiology course in Spring 2023. METHODS: Thematic analysis was conducted on students' weekly written reflections on course content and mindfulness practice....
Frontiers in PsychologyAugust 14, 2024Zhuoya Zhang, Brother Chân Pháp Lưu, Diane Gilbert-Diamond4 citations
Objective To evaluate the acceptability of and engagement with an undergraduate human physiology course embedded with mindfulness practice. To assess its preliminary efficacy on student mindfulness and wellbeing. Methods Students (N = 36, 17% freshman, 33% sophomore, 22% junior, and 28% senior) answered online surveys at course completion. Primary outcomes were course ratings, assignment and...