SynthesisInternational journal of environmental research and public health2021
Yoga and Mindfulness Interventions for Preschool-Aged Children in Educational Settings: A Systematic Review.
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- The mindful movement program in primary schools: a single-arm pilot intervention study.BMC psychology · 2025Article
- Adaptive cognitive control in 4 to 7-year-old children and potential effects of school-based yoga-mindfulness interventions: an exploratory study in Italy.Frontiers in psychology · 2025Article
- A Mindfulness-Based Lifestyle Intervention Among Economically Marginalized Caregiver-Preschooler Dyads: Feasibility, Acceptability, and Satisfaction.School mental health · 2025Article
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- Interventions for Young Children's Mental Health: A Review of Reviews.Clinical child and family psychology review · 2023Review
- Spirituality in Australian Health Professional Practice: A Scoping Review and Qualitative Synthesis of Findings.Journal of religion and health · 2023Article
- Yoga and Mindfulness for Social-Emotional Development and Resilience in 3-5 Year-Old Children: Non-Randomized, Controlled Intervention.Psychology research and behavior management · 2023Article
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Abstract
Early childhood and the pre-school stage of development constitute a dynamic period for acquisition of social-emotional competencies. Yoga and mindfulness practices (YMP) have become increasingly used in schools for social emotional learning, but less is known about their utility in early childhood settings. A systematic review using PRISMA guidelines was undertaken to explore the effect of YMP on social emotional function among preschool-aged children (3-5 years). The review resulted in identification of 1115 records, of which 80 full text articles were screened, with final inclusion of 16 studies. Included studies evaluated the effect of YMP on social-emotional functioning, and identified the potential for YMP to improve regulatory skills such as behavioral self-regulation and executive function. Among studies reviewed, 13 reported improvements in these domains, but quality appraisal indicated significant variability in risk of bias across studies, and heterogeneity of outcome measurements hindered comparison. Programs appeared to produce better results when implemented for at least 6 weeks and among children who had lower baseline social-emotional functioning. YMP constitute a promising strategy for social emotional development in early childhood settings, but additional rigorously designed studies are needed to expand understanding of how and why these programs are effective.
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