TY - GEN
T1 - Positive Effects of Mindfulness Practices on Academic Performance and Well-being
AU - Karadjova-Kozhuharova, Katia G.
AU - Baker, Ruth L.
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2023 International Conference on Higher Education Advances. All rights reserved.
PY - 2023/6/19
Y1 - 2023/6/19
N2 - This qualitative study explored potential positive effects of mindfulness practices among university students. The mindfulness practices were provided at an experiential space, the Brain Booth at the university library, meant to learn about the mind-body connection, reduce stress, and optimize learning. The Brain Booth activities were available to students at any time during the library working hours. The findings showed that the Brain Booth was experienced as helping students to 1) Relax and Destress; 2) Calm down; 3) Foster focus and clarity; 4) Actively engage and reenergize. A strong preference was outlined for mindfulness activities without a digital component or screen time. The study showed that the Brain Booth is helping students, at their point of need, with some of the major factors that affect their academic performance the most, as well as with their overall well-being.
AB - This qualitative study explored potential positive effects of mindfulness practices among university students. The mindfulness practices were provided at an experiential space, the Brain Booth at the university library, meant to learn about the mind-body connection, reduce stress, and optimize learning. The Brain Booth activities were available to students at any time during the library working hours. The findings showed that the Brain Booth was experienced as helping students to 1) Relax and Destress; 2) Calm down; 3) Foster focus and clarity; 4) Actively engage and reenergize. A strong preference was outlined for mindfulness activities without a digital component or screen time. The study showed that the Brain Booth is helping students, at their point of need, with some of the major factors that affect their academic performance the most, as well as with their overall well-being.
KW - Brain Booth
KW - Mindfulness
KW - academic performance
KW - students
KW - university library
KW - well-being
UR - https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/lib-facpubs/195
UR - https://www.mendeley.com/catalogue/676c19cd-b053-34e1-815a-d346b8105049/
U2 - 10.4995/HEAd23.2023.16244
DO - 10.4995/HEAd23.2023.16244
M3 - Conference article
AN - SCOPUS:85173986533
SN - 9788413960852
T3 - 9th International Conference on Higher Education Advances (HEAd'23)
SP - 879
EP - 886
BT - 9th International Conference on Higher Education Advances (HEAd’23) Proceedings
PB - Universidad Politecnica de Valencia
T2 - 9th International Conference on Higher Education Advances, HEAd 2023
Y2 - 19 June 2023 through 22 June 2023
ER -