Promoting healthy transition to college through mindfulness training with first-year college students: Pilot
Kamila Dvořáková1,2, Moé Kishida2,3, Jacinda Li1,2
1a Department of Human Development and Family Studies , The Pennsylvania State University , University Park , Pennsylvania , USA.
Objective:
Given the importance of developmental transitions on young adults' lives and the high rates of mental health issues among U.S. college students, first-year college students can be particularly vulnerable to stress and adversity. This pilot study evaluated the effectiveness and feasibility of mindfulness training aiming to promote first-year college students' health and wellbeing.
Participants:
109 freshmen were recruited from residential halls (50% Caucasian, 66% female). Data collection was completed in November 2014.
Methods:
A randomized control trial was conducted utilizing the Learning to BREATHE (L2B) program, a universal mindfulness program adapted to match the developmental tasks of college transition.
Results:
Participation in the pilot intervention was associated with significant increase in students' life satisfaction, and significant decrease in depression and anxiety. Marginally significant decrease was found for sleep issues and alcohol consequences.
Conclusions:
Mindfulness-based programs may be an effective strategy to enhance a healthy transition into college.
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