Implementation of a mindfulness-based intervention to reduce test related stress and anxiety in third grade students
Date of Award
2017
Degree Name
Ed.S. in School Psychology
Department
School of Education and Health Sciences
Advisor/Chair
Advisor: Elana R. Bernstein
Abstract
The purpose of the present study was to examine the impact of a class-wide stress reduction intervention in a third grade classroom. Students' academic performance can be adversely affected by stress and anxiety, including scores on high-stakes assessments. This study involved implementation of an intervention that uses mindfulness techniques to help students cope with testing related stress and anxiety. Results did not support the current intervention strategies or format for reducing testing related stress and anxiety in third grade students. Additional research is warranted to examine the effectiveness of mindfulness based interventions implemented in a school setting.
Keywords
Stress management for children Case studies, School children Mental health services Case studies, Mindfulness (Psychology) Study and teaching, Meditation Study and teaching, Education, Mindfulness, Mindfulness Based Intervention, Third Grade Students
Rights Statement
Copyright © 2017, author
Recommended Citation
May, Ryan M., "Implementation of a mindfulness-based intervention to reduce test related stress and anxiety in third grade students" (2017). Graduate Theses and Dissertations. 1290.
https://ecommons.udayton.edu/graduate_theses/1290
