ArticleFrontiers in psychology2026
Dao Yin practice for student wellbeing: a classroom-based pilot study.
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Background and objectives: University student mental health is a major public health and educational concern, yet preventive, low-threshold interventions embedded in routine academic settings remain limited. This study examined the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary outcome signals of a Dao Yin-based dance/movement course for psychologically vulnerable Chinese undergraduates. Methods: This explanatory sequential mixed-methods pilot study was conducted from September 2024 to January 2025 at Taishan University, China. Thirty-eight students with elevated psychological distress completed a 16-session Dao Yin course delivered over 4 months. Quantitative outcomes included the Symptom Checklist-90 (SCL-90) total score and perceived physical status, which were analyzed using paired-samples t tests, 95% confidence intervals, and Cohen's Results: Pre-post analyses showed a significant reduction in SCL-90 total score and a significant improvement in perceived physical status. Effect sizes across symptom dimensions ranged from small to large. Qualitative themes highlighted bodily loosening, emotional settling, enhanced body-mind awareness, and the development of everyday self-regulation practices. Conclusion: A Dao Yin-based course delivered within the regular university curriculum appears feasible and acceptable for psychologically vulnerable students and showed preliminary positive signals for psychological and physical well-being. However, controlled studies are needed to establish efficacy. These findings provide initial support for integrating culturally grounded, body-oriented practices into campus mental health promotion.
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