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Effects of a Mindfulness-Based Education Program on Preschool Children's Attention Skills
Sponsor: Inonu University
Summary
This study examined the effect of the Mindfulness Education Programme on the attention levels of preschool children aged 60-72 months. Using a pre-test-post-test experimental design, the study was conducted with 18 children assigned to intervention and control groups. The intervention group participated in an 8-week mindfulness programme including activities focused on breath awareness, body awareness, emotions, attention, self-awareness, self-compassion, and gratitude. Children's attention levels were assessed using the Frankfurter Attention Test before and after the intervention.
Official title: Examining the Effect of the Mindfulness Education Programme on the Development of Attention Levels in Children Aged 60-72 Months Continuing Preschool Education
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
60 Months - 72 Months
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
18
Start Date
2025-04-21
Completion Date
2025-06-28
Last Updated
2026-06-02
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Mindfulness Education Programme
The Mindfulness Education Programme was developed for preschool children aged 60-72 months and implemented over an 8-week period, twice a week. The programme consisted of 32 integrated activities focusing on breath awareness, body awareness, sensory awareness, emotional awareness, attention and concentration, self-awareness, self-compassion, and gratitude. Activities were designed according to the developmental characteristics of preschool children and were implemented in addition to the regular preschool education curriculum.
Locations (1)
Ministry of National Education Preschool Institution
Elâzığ, Turkey (Türkiye)