Mindfulness and Student Health
- Conditions
- University Students
- Interventions
- Other: MBI (Mindfulness-Based Intervention)
- Registration Number
- NCT06516536
- Lead Sponsor
- University of Jaén
- Brief Summary
In recent years, there has been growing interest in the well-being and mental health of college students, driven by a significant increase in mental health problems within this population. Several mindfulness interventions, a technique to improve present moment awareness and emotional acceptance, have shown positive results in improving mental health and developing healthy lifestyle habits in this group.
A recent systematic review with meta-analysis (González et al. 2023) indicates that not only the complete standardized 8-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program but also other Mindfulness-Based Interventions (MBI) are effective. Compared to MBSR, other MBIs require less time commitment, making them more accessible to a larger population and potentially improving program adherence.
In this study, the researchers compare the results of two interventions, one with MBSR (both in-person and virtual) and another with a shorter MBI (in-person) in a sample of 100 university students. Using four different tools as pre- and post-test measures (Healthy Lifestyle Questionnaire \[CEVS-2\], Mental Health Continuous Form \[MHC-SF\], Perceived Stress Scale \[PSS\], and Mood Regulation Skills Questionnaire). emotions \[ERSQ\] \]), researchers aim to establish the potential degree of health improvement that different mindfulness interventions can have on the health of university students.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 101
- Individuals enrolled in university education programs.
- Specific age range that fits the typical characteristics of college students (e.g., 18-25 years old).
- Participants who have given informed consent to participate in the study.
- Students who can commit to participating in the intervention sessions and completing the evaluation questionnaires.
- Individuals with medical conditions that could interfere with safe participation in mindfulness sessions (e.g., serious cardiovascular conditions, respiratory disorders).
- Students who have significant difficulties in language comprehension or communication that may affect participation and evaluation.
- Students who are currently actively participating in other similar mindfulness programs could be excluded to avoid bias in the results.
- Individuals with diagnoses of unstabilized serious mental disorders who may require more intensive clinical management.
- Students who are unable to commit to scheduled dates and times for interventions and assessments.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description Experimental Group MBI (Mindfulness-Based Intervention) In-person MBI: Intervention from Monday to Thursday, carried out in the first 20 minutes of class. Approach to mindfulness meditation, body scanning and simple yoga postures.
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method The Perceived Stress Scale [PSS] Up to twelve weeks Perceived Stress Scale (PSS). This scale is a self-report instrument that evaluates the level of perceived stress during the last month, it consists of 14 items with a response format of a five-point scale (0 = never, 1 = almost never, 2 = occasionally when, 3 = often, 4 = very often). The total score of the PSS is obtained by reversing the scores of items 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10 and 13 (in the following sense: 0=4, 1=3, 2=2, 3=1 and 4 =0) and then adding the 14 items. The direct score obtained indicates that a higher score corresponds to a higher level of perceived stress.
Healthy Lifestyle Questionnaire [CEVS-2] Up to twelve weeks The Healthy Lifestyles Questionnaire (CEVS-2) evaluates habits related to physical activity, nutrition, rest, stress management, social relationships and personal hygiene using a 5-point Likert scale. Higher scores indicate better practices in these aspects, while lower scores suggest areas where improvement could be made.
Mental Health Questionnaire [MHC-SF] Up to twelve weeks The Mental Health Questionnaire (MHC-SF) evaluates mental health in different dimensions using a 5-point Likert scale. Higher scores indicate better mental health status in areas such as emotional, social and psychological well-being, while lower scores may indicate areas of concern or need for support.
Emotional Regulation Questionnaire [ERSQ]) Up to twelve weeks evaluates emotional regulation strategies using a 5-point Likert scale. Higher scores indicate a more effective and healthy use of strategies to manage and regulate emotions, while lower scores may indicate difficulties in this aspect.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Ana María González Martín
🇪🇸Las Palmas De Gran Canaria, Spain