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Mindfulness for Child and Adolescent Well-Being
M. Dhamodharan ·
Summary
Written by AI, not yet AICS's view · claude-sonnet-5-5This book chapter looks at how mindfulness, a state of focused, non-judgmental attention to the present moment, relates to the well-being of children and adolescents. It begins with the theory behind mindfulness and recent developments in the field. It then covers three areas: emotional regulation, cognitive development and academic performance, and social skills and relationships with peers, family and society. It ends with the role of parents and educational institutions in encouraging mindfulness.
Key points
- Mindfulness is defined as greater concentration, awareness and focus on the present, free from judgment.
- The chapter covers three domains: emotional, cognitive, and social and interpersonal.
- Mindfulness is described as helping to regulate emotions.
- Mindfulness practices are described as supporting cognitive development and academic performance in educational settings.
- Parents and educational institutions are presented as having a role in promoting mindfulness among children and adolescents.
Limitations
Only the abstract is available, so it gives no data, study methods or specific findings. It does not name any country or population, and it does not evaluate a particular intervention.
Abstract
The chapter examines the significant impact of mindfulness on children and adolescents. Mindfulness is the mental state defined by greater concentration, consciousness, and focus on the here and now, free from judgment. This chapter starts with the theoretical background of mindfulness and the current developments of mindfulness related to children's and adolescents' wellbeing. There are three main domains focused on mindfulness. Begin with emotional domains—that explains how mindfulness helps to regulate the emotions. Secondly, cognitive domains explain how mindfulness practices help cognitive development and academic performance in educational settings. Thirdly, social and interpersonal domains explain the uses of mindfulness to improve social skills and interpersonal relationships with peer groups, family, and society. The chapter concludes with the role of parental and educational institutions in promoting mindfulness among children and adolescents to create a positive impact on their lives.