The Impact of Integrating Mindfulness in the Classroom on Well-Being and Academic Success Among College Students During COVID-19 and Beyond
Promethi Das Deep, Yixin Chen, Nitu Ghosh, I. Basith
The social science March 31, 2025 DOI: 10.3390/socsci14040218 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Qualitative narrative review Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Intervention | Mindfulness practices |
| Topics | Meditation |
| Keywords | Education |
| Key findings | The review concludes that mindfulness techniques reduced stress, supported emotional regulation, alleviated anxiety, and improved cognitive functions among college students during the pandemic's online-learning transition. The authors argue such programs helped students manage uncertainty and social isolation and built resilience by increasing self-awareness and engagement with course material. |
Abstract
The rapid transition to online learning prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic created significant challenges for college students. One critical issue was its impact on mental health, as there were widespread reports of increased anxiety and stress among college students. This qualitative narrative review explores mindfulness practices as an effective intervention to support students’ well-being and boost academic performance during such a crisis and beyond. This paper utilizes SANRA (Scale for the Assessment of Narrative Review Articles) guidelines to ensure a systematic and transparent synthesis of the literature. A total of 18 studies published in international peer-reviewed journals between 2020 and 2024 were included in the review. Mindfulness techniques have reduced stress, helped with emotional regulation, alleviated anxiety, and improved cognitive functions. Mindfulness programs have demonstrated success in helping students manage the uncertainties of online learning and the social isolation the pandemic lockdowns produced. Moreover, such techniques help students build resilience by boosting self-awareness and increasing student engagement with course material. This review highlights the effectiveness of these techniques in supporting students and educators during the COVID-19 pandemic and in the post-pandemic context. It offers valuable insights for educators and policymakers in navigating both crisis-driven challenges and future advancements in education.
Comparable studies
Other qualitative studies on meditation, most cited first.
Citations in the library
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