Evaluating a Mindfulness-Based Intervention to Improve Academic Engagement. Issue 3 (3rd July 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Axelrod, Michael I.; Santagata, Michael L.
• Is Part Of: Journal of applied school psychology. Volume 38:Issue 3(2022)
• Page Start: 262
• Page End: 282
• Publication Date: 2022-07-03
• Subjects: Mindfulness -- academic engagement -- Tier 2 intervention -- school psychology -- elementary school; Educational psychology -- Periodicals; Education, Special -- Periodicals; 370.15
• DOI: 10.1080/15377903.2021.1941472
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1537-7903

Abstract

Abstract: The current study used an ABAB design to evaluate the effects of a school-based mindfulness-based intervention (MBI) on the classroom academic engagement of three elementary school students. Specifically, the study investigated the Soles of the Feet MBI delivered in a small group format at the Tier 2 level. Findings were mixed, as one student failed to demonstrate improvements in academic engagement and two exhibited small to moderate improvements. Results from this study offer a cautionary tale to school psychologists looking for evidence-based Tier 2 interventions. Although MBIs might be appealing, more research is likely needed to establish them as evidence-based when targeting academic engagement at the Tier 2 level.