Online and traditional mindfulness-based interventions for stress in university students: a systematic review and meta-analysis versus control conditions.
Front Psychol March 27, 2026 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2026.1755245 (opens in new tab) via PubMed Central
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractThis systematic review and meta-analysis examined whether online and traditional mindfulness-based interventions reduce stress in university students compared to control conditions. The analysis suggests that both online and in-person mindfulness programs are effective in lowering stress levels among this population. The review included multiple studies and found a significant overall effect favoring mindfulness interventions. The authors conclude that mindfulness-based approaches, whether delivered online or traditionally, can be beneficial for managing stress in university students.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Systematic review and meta-analysis Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Population | University students |
| Key finding | Online and traditional mindfulness-based interventions significantly reduce stress in university students compared to control conditions. |
Abstract
Online and traditional mindfulness-based interventions for stress in university students: a systematic review and meta-analysis versus control conditions.