What Makes Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Programs Effective Among Dutch Elementary School Teachers? The Mediating Role of Mindfulness Skills, Self-Compassion, Emotion Regulation, and Teacher Self-Efficacy
Mindfulness September 1, 2025 Marieke Rombouts, Johanna H. Lensen, Jannis T. Kraiss et al.
Abstract Objectives Few studies have examined why Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) programs are effective among teachers. The aim of this study was to examine possible mediators underlying the effectiveness of an MBSR program for Dutch elementary school teachers. Methods Data of a randomized controlled trial (RCT) with intervention (n = 72) versus control group (n = 74) were used....