Effects of Mindfulness Training on Wellbeing and Emotional Intelligence in Pre-Service Teachers
Alfonso Moreno-Gómez, Pablo Luna, Alba Rodríguez-Donaire, Débora Rodrigo-Ruiz, Javier Cejudo
Psicologí a Educativa May 1, 2026 DOI: 10.5093/psed2026a12 (opens in new tab) via OpenAlex
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractA cluster-randomized controlled trial with 137 first-year education students tested the MindKinder adult program (MK-A). The experimental group showed significant improvements in subjective well-being, positive affect, and reduced negative affect compared to the control group. Within the experimental group, participants with lower prior emotional well-being and lower trait emotional intelligence appeared to benefit more from the intervention, suggesting that individuals with greater psychological vulnerability may gain the most from such programs.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Cluster-randomized controlled trial Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 137 |
| Population | First-year university students in an Education degree program (pre-service teachers) |
| Intervention | MindKinder adult program (MK-A) |
| Topics | Meditation |
| Keywords | Emotional intelligence Trait Life satisfaction Psychological intervention |
| Key finding | The MK-A program significantly improved subjective well-being, positive affect, and negative affect in the experimental group compared to the control group, with greater benefits for those with lower prior emotional well-being and trait emotional intelligence. |
Abstract
This research aims to evaluate the effect of the MindKinder adult program (MK-A) on the variables of life satisfaction and positive and negative affect. We also intend to analyse the differential effects in the experimental group depending on the level of previous emotional well-being and previous trait emotional intelligence. A total of 137 university students (pre-service teachers) in their first year of the Education degree program at a university participated in the study. Participants were randomly assigned to the experimental group (n = 72) and the control group (n = 65) using a cluster-randomised controlled trial. The results showed significant improvements in the experimental group compared to the control group in terms of subjective well-being, positive affect, and negative affect. Regarding the experimental group’s results, based on previous emotional well-being and trait emotional intelligence scores, the findings suggest that individuals with greater psychological vulnerability may benefit more from interventions like these.