Journal of Education

Effect of Transcendental Meditation on the Social Emotional Well-Being of Bilingual Teacher-Leaders

Journal of Education January 25, 2026 Margaret C. Peterson, Jane E. Bleasdale, Sandy Nidich

This mixed-methods study examined the impact of Transcendental Meditation (TM) on stress and burnout among bilingual teacher-leaders. Sixty-two educators were randomly assigned to TM or waitlist control groups. Quantitative results showed significant reductions in emotional exhaustion, perceived stress, and mood disturbance for the TM group. Qualitative findings, interpreted through Yosso’s...