A mindfulness-based promotive coping program improves well-being in college undergraduates. Issue 6 (2nd November 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Long, Robyn; Halvorson, Max; Lengua, Liliana J.
• Is Part Of: Anxiety, stress, and coping. Volume 34:Issue 6(2021)
• Page Start: 690
• Page End: 703
• Publication Date: 2021-11-02
• Subjects: Emotion regulation -- coping -- resilience -- mindfulness -- college students; Anxiety -- Periodicals; Anxiety -- Research -- Periodicals; Anxiety -- periodicals; Stress -- periodicals; Adaptation, Psychological -- periodicals; 616.8522
• DOI: 10.1080/10615806.2021.1895986
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1061-5806

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Background and objectives: An increasing number of college students in the U.S. report elevations in stress and anxiety. One approach to addressing this need is to offer skills training programs. Design: This study used a stepped-wedge design to test the effects of a mindfulness-based coping-enhancement program on college students' stress-management, emotion regulation, coping, and well-being. The 6-week program includes didactics and practices for mindfulness, coping with challenging situations, regulating emotions, and compassion for oneself and others. Methods: Participants ( N = 208) were predominantly first-year college students living in residence halls on campus, where the program was delivered. Results: Students who received the program were compared to those who had not yet received the program and reported improved mindfulness, executive control, active coping, self-compassion, social connectedness, resilience, and flourishing. The majority of these changes were maintained at a three-month follow-up. Conclusions: The results of this study suggest that the program shows promise for supporting well-being in college students.