Effects of a mindfulness training on self-regulation and social-emotional skills in basic education: perceptions of teachers, family members, and students

Abstract Objective This study evaluated the effects of Mindfulness-Based Interventions on students’ social-emotional skills, as perceived by teachers, families, and students themselves. Method Twelve teachers, 50 family members, and 28 students aged 8-9 from two public schools participated in the st...

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Published inEstudos de Psicologia (Campinas) Vol. 42
Main Authors Milaré, Claudete Aparecida Rodrigues, Lacerda, Shirley, Barrichello, Carla, Tobo, Patrícia, Okuno, Meiry Fernanda Pinto, Horta, Ana Lucia de Moraes
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Campinas 2025
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ISSN0103-166X
1982-0275
DOI10.1590/1982-0275202542e220113

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Summary:Abstract Objective This study evaluated the effects of Mindfulness-Based Interventions on students’ social-emotional skills, as perceived by teachers, families, and students themselves. Method Twelve teachers, 50 family members, and 28 students aged 8-9 from two public schools participated in the study. They responded to a semi-structured interview, and the content was analyzed using the MAXQDA software, version 18.2.0 (https://www.maxqda.com), which generated a map with categories and subcategories of analysis. The central axis of the study was Perception of Mindfulness-Based Interventions. Results Results indicated that, according to participants’ perceptions, this strategy brought about significant changes in behavior, particularly related to self-regulation, social-emotional skills, and promotion of well-being. Conclusion Thus, we recommend that education managers establish norms and conditions for implementing such interventions to benefit elementary school students. Resumo Objetivo Este estudo avaliou os efeitos da Intervenção Baseada em Mindfulness realizada em estudantes da educação básica, na percepção de docentes, familiares e estudantes. Método Participaram do estudo 12 docentes, 50 familiares e 28 estudantes entre 8-9 anos de duas escolas públicas. Eles responderam a uma entrevista semiestruturada e o conteúdo foi analisado com a utilização do software MAXQDA, versão 18.2.0 (https://www.maxqda.com), que gerou um mapa com categorias e subcategorias de análise. O eixo central do estudo foi a Percepção sobre Mindfulness-Based Interventions. Resultados Mostraram que, na percepção dos participantes, essa estratégia apresentou mudanças significativas no comportamento, relacionadas à autorregulação, a habilidades socioemocionais e à promoção do próprio bem-estar. Conclusão Desse modo, recomendamos que gestores da educação criem normas e condições para que esse tipo de intervenção possa ser implementada e favorecer alunos de educação básica.
ISSN:0103-166X
1982-0275
DOI:10.1590/1982-0275202542e220113