School-based Mindfulness Instruction for Urban Middle-School Males
Erica Sibinga, Lindsey Webb, Jonathan M. Ellen
May 1, 2018 DOI: 10.1542/peds.142.1_meetingabstract.446 (opens in new tab) via OpenAlex
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractMale urban youth in public schools who received school-based mindfulness instruction showed improved self-regulation compared to those who did not. The instruction aimed to reduce the negative effects of stress and trauma from community violence, failing schools, and limited educational opportunities. The findings suggest that mindfulness training can support self-regulation in this population.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Randomized controlled trial |
|---|---|
| Population | Urban male youth in public schools |
| Intervention | Mindfulness instruction |
| Topics | Meditation |
| Keywords | Medicine Interpersonal communication Interpersonal violence Test biology |
| Key finding | School-based mindfulness instruction improved self-regulation in urban male youth. |
Abstract
Background Urban youth are exposed to significant and recurrent stress and trauma, related to community and interpersonal violence, failing schools, and lack of educational opportunities. There is increasing interest in opportunities for male youth to learn techniques that support enhanced self-regulation. Previous research has shown that mindfulness instruction can reduce the negative effects of stress and trauma and improve self-regulation. We aimed to test the effect of school-based mindfulness instruction for urban male youth in the public …