INTEGRATION OF MINDFULNESS INTERVENTION IN THE SCHOOL CURRICULUM TO ENHANCE THE WELL-BEING OF ADOLESCENTS

Author (s) : Mrs.V.Usha & Dr.K.Nageshwari

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Abstract :
Mindfulness practices have gained much popularity and acceptance around the world in the past few decades. It has its roots in ancient Buddhist and eastern perspectives. Jon Kabat Zinn introduced mindfulness to the west through his “Mindfulnessbased Stress Reduction program (MBSR). The effectiveness of mindfulness-based programs for adults’ population is established well, indeed studies on mindfulness-based intervention on Adolescents, when compared to adults are less. The Adolescence is an important phase in the life of an individual. They are impulsive and prone to risky behaviors foregoing the long-term consequences. It is also a phase where the adolescents have to focus on balancing academics and relationships. They have to undergo formal schooling during this stage while also developing self-confidence and a sense of personal identity. Students experience various stress during this period. Most adolescents have developed harmful mental habits at this age due to a lack of mental health education. Mindfulness has been found helpful to focus on their strengths and transit productively to the next phase. Presently there are more than sixteen thousand research papers published on mindfulness worldwide, these studies have proved the benefits and scope of mindfulness practices and interventions among the different groups. Studies have reported that mindfulness can improve one's metacognitive ability and is positively associated with psychological wellbeing. Mindfulness-based therapies in children and adolescents show potential especially in relation to Emotion regulation. But unfortunately, in India where mindfulness has its roots have not been able to integrate these practices into the curriculum. The present paper aims to understand the importance of appropriate interventions to enhance the mindfulness of adolescents

Keywords : Mindfulness, Well-being, adolescents, Curriculum, School setting

Conference Date : 17/09/2021

Pages : 211

Paper ID : IESMDT209