Attention and Focus, School Readiness, Self Regulation
Conditions
Keywords
School Readiness Mindfulness, Early Childhood Preschool, Attention, Self-Regulation, Teacher Implementation
Brief summary
This study examines the effectiveness of a School-Based Mindfulness Program (SBMP) designed to support attention regulation, emotion regulation, self-awareness, and self-compassion in preschool children aged 48-72 months. The intervention was implemented in preschool classrooms over eight weeks and consisted of 24 structured sessions. A quasi-experimental design with two experimental groups (researcher-led and teacher-led implementation) and one control group was used. School readiness outcomes were assessed using the School Readiness Assessment Tool (SRAT).
Detailed description
The School-Based Mindfulness Program (SBMP) is an eight-week classroom-based intervention designed to enhance preschool children's attention focus, emotion regulation, self-awareness, and self-compassion. The program consists of 24 structured sessions delivered three times per week within the natural classroom setting. Each session follows a structured format including a brief attention-focusing exercise, a core experiential activity, and a short reflective closure. The activities include breathing awareness exercises, sensory awareness practices, emotion recognition tasks, and reflective activities aimed at supporting children's emotional and cognitive development. The study employed a quasi-experimental design with two experimental conditions (researcher-led and teacher-led implementation) and one control group. Children in the control group continued their regular preschool curriculum. School readiness outcomes were measured at three time points: pre-test, post-test, and follow-up. The program was theoretically informed by principles of flow theory, emphasizing focused attention, balance between challenge and skill, and immediate feedback. The intervention aimed to support developmental processes associated with school readiness, including attentional control, emotional regulation, and self-regulation skills.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALSchool-Based Mindfulness Program (SBMP)
An eight-week classroom-based mindfulness program consisting of 24 structured sessions delivered three times per week. Each session includes attention-focusing exercises, experiential activities, and reflective practices designed to support attention, emotion regulation, self-awareness, and self-compassion in preschool children.
Sponsors
Hasan Kalyoncu University
Study design
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
OTHER
Masking
SINGLE (Outcomes Assessor)
Masking description
Outcome assessment was conducted by an independent assessor who was not involved in the intervention process.
Intervention model description
Participants were assigned to two experimental groups (researcher-led and teacher-led implementation) and one control group in a parallel design.
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
48 Months to 72 Months
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Children aged between 48 and 72 months * Enrollment in a preschool classroom * Regular school attendance * Parental consent for participation
Exclusion criteria
* Diagnosed developmental disabilities or special educational needs * Irregular school attendance (less than 90%) * Withdrawal from the study during the intervention period
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| School Readiness | Baseline (Week 0), post-intervention (Week 8), and follow-up (Week 12) | School readiness levels of preschool children assessed using the School Readiness Assessment Tool- Child Form. Scores range from 0 to 74, with higher scores indicating higher levels of school readiness. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Parent-Reported School Readiness | Baseline (Week 0) and post-intervention (Week 8) | Parents' evaluations of children's school readiness using the School Readiness Assessment Tool-Parent Form. Scores range from 0 to 170, with higher scores indicating higher levels of school readiness. |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Contacts
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATORMihriban ÖZCAN
Hasan Kalyoncu University
STUDY_DIRECTORAdalet KANDIR
Gazi University
Outcome results
None listed