Incorporating Mindfulness Techniques in Education: Improving Focus, Emotional Well-Being, and Academic Achievement of Secondary Level Students in Kerala State
Siji John
International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR) August 21, 2026 DOI: 10.21275/sr26818145503 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Case study and literature review Case report Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Population | Secondary schools in Kerala with mindfulness programs |
| Topics | Meditation |
| Key findings | Mindfulness practices in secondary schools are associated with improved student behavior, reduced stress, and enhanced academic performance, suggesting a holistic benefit for learning environments. |
Abstract
Mindfulness practices are gaining traction in secondary schools in Kerala as a way to improve students' focus, well-being, and academic performance.This study investigates the potential benefits of integrating mindfulness techniques into secondary education.Through case studies of schools with successful mindfulness programs and a review of existing literature, this research examines how teachers implement these practices and how the school environment affects their effectiveness.The findings highlight the advantages of mindfulness, including improved student behavior, reduced stress, and enhanced academic performance.The study suggests that incorporating mindfulness practices into secondary education creates a holistic learning environment that fosters academic success and emotional well-being.It emphasizes the long-term positive impact of mindfulness, such as improved student conduct and academic achievement.
Comparable studies
Other case reports and case series on meditation, most cited first.
| Study | Year | Design | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brain sources of EEG gamma frequency during volitionally meditation-induced, altered states of consciousness, and experience of the self Advanced meditator | 2001 | Case study | n = 1 |
| Mindfulness Meditation for Alcohol Relapse Prevention: A Feasibility Pilot Study Adult alcohol-dependent graduates of an intensive outpatient program | 2008 | Prospective case series | n = 19 |
| How does it feel to lack a sense of boundaries? A case study of a long-term mindfulness meditator. A single long-term mindfulness practitioner (S) with 40 years of practice in... | 2015 | Qualitative case study | n = 1 |
| Loving‐kindness meditation to enhance recovery from negative symptoms of schizophrenia Individuals suffering from schizophrenia-spectrum disorders with persistent negative... | 2009 | Case study | |
| Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Problem Gambling A female problem gambler | 2011 | Case study | n = 1 |