The Development, Validation, and Feasibility Study of the MindCARE Module: A Mindfulness-Based Intervention with Islamic Integration for Teachers
Ega Asnatasia Maharani, Jamilah Hanum Abdul Khaiyom
Intellectual Discourse October 31, 2026 DOI: 10.31436/id.v34i3.2286 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Single-group pilot study Randomized Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 14 |
| Population | Female early childhood education teachers in Bantul, Yogyakarta, Indonesia, experiencing stress |
| Duration | 4-week pilot study |
| Topics | Meditation |
| Key points | The MindCARE mindfulness module showed high content validity (.90) and reliability (.88) and was feasible and acceptable in a 4-week pilot. Preliminary within-group increases in psychological well-being, especially social relations and acceptance, were observed, but the authors caution these uncontrolled, small-sample changes require confirmation in a randomised controlled trial. |
Abstract
Stress among teachers is a pressing issue requiring targeted interventions to enhance their mental well-being. This study introduces the MindCARE (Mindfulness for Compassion and Relief of Stress) module, a mindfulness-based intervention designed explicitly for the Muslim population in Indonesia. Developed using the Sidek Module Development Model, the module underwent rigorous validation by six subject matter experts, achieving a high content validity index score of .90 and a reliability score of .88 (Cronbach’s Alpha). A 4-week single-group pilot study involving 14 female early childhood education teachers in Bantul, Yogyakarta, evaluated its feasibility and preliminary within-group change among Indonesian Muslim teachers experiencing stress. The findings indicated that the module was both feasible and acceptable, with preliminary within-group increases in psychological well-being score, particularly in social relations and acceptance domains. However, these preliminary changes were observed without a control group and should be interpreted with caution given the small, uncontrolled sample. These preliminary estimates can inform the design of a larger randomised controlled trial to test the module's efficacy in reducing teacher stress and enhancing overall well-being, in support of Sustainable Development Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-being)
Comparable studies
Other non-randomized and open-label trials on meditation, most cited first.
| Study | Year | Design | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction in Relation to Quality of Life, Mood, Symptoms of Stress, and Immune Parameters in Breast and Prostate Cancer Outpatients Early-stage breast and prostate cancer patients | 2003 | Pre-post intervention study | n = 59 |
| Exploring self‐compassion and empathy in the context of mindfulness‐based stress reduction (MBSR) Community sample | 2010 | Pre-post intervention study | |
| Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Lowers Psychological Distress In Medical Students Second-year medical students | 2003 | Prospective nonrandomized cohort-controlled study | n = 302 |
| Intensive meditation training, immune cell telomerase activity, and psychological mediators. Retreat participants and matched controls | 2011 | Controlled trial with wait-list control group | n = 60 |
| The Effectiveness of Mindfulness Training for Children with ADHD and Mindful Parenting for their Parents Children aged 8-12 with ADHD and their parents | 2011 | Within-group waitlist controlled trial | n = 22 |