Presenter
MaryGrace Kasprzak; Gracie Kauffman
Document Type
Poster
Publication Date
2025
Abstract
Mindfulness is a practice defined as “paying attention on purpose,” and involves practicing activities such as yoga and meditation. These practices have been consistently linked to numerous benefits, including stress reduction, improved wellbeing, and a more positive outlook on life. Additionally, there is evidence that suggests mindfulness may enhance academic performance among college students. This mindfulness intervention experiment aimed to assess the impact of a regular mindfulness meditation practice on academic performance, engagement, and overall student wellbeing in a college setting. The experiment was conducted with two health sciences courses (HSC1100 and HSC2130) at Johnson & Wales University. The HSC1100 course served as the control group, while the HSC2130 course, which incorporated mindfulness practices throughout the semester, represented the experimental group. The study tracked the progress by using three surveys throughout the semester (once during the beginning of the semester, during the midpoint, and one by the end of the semester) to capture changes in key outcomes. The findings of this intervention indicate that the sample size was insufficient to draw conclusive results; however, there was a trend observed in the reduction of student anxiety levels within the intervention group. There was also a trend showcasing a significant difference between the two groups in their mindfulness scores.
Faculty Mentor
Jennifer Swanberg, Ph.D. M.M.H.S., OTR/L
Academic Discipline
College of Health & Wellness
Repository Citation
Kasprzak, MaryGrace and Kauffman, Gracie, "Mindfulness Intervention in a Public Health Class" (2025). Student Research Design & Innovation Symposium. 210.
https://scholarsarchive.jwu.edu/innov_symposium/210
