With the growing complexity of nowadays society and challenges that are putting a strain on humanity, it becomes more urgent for children to grow resilient and develop the skills to prevent mental...Show moreWith the growing complexity of nowadays society and challenges that are putting a strain on humanity, it becomes more urgent for children to grow resilient and develop the skills to prevent mental health issues and enhance psychological well-being. School-based interventions that focus on enhancing self-awareness could help achieve these goals. The aim of this research project was to create an overview of what kind of interventions effectively enhance self-awareness and offer insight into possible moderators and implementation practices. A systematic search was performed: 41 studies were systematically reviewed, and 28 studies were included in a meta-analysis. The mean effect size was statistically significant and showed a small to moderate, positive, pooled effect (Hedge’s g = .307). Statistical heterogeneity was high, yet gender and the mental health-status of participants did not explain the variance in the effectiveness between the interventions in this study sample. From the included studies, 13 interventions showed significant, positive effects. Most of these interventions utilized a SEL-framework or mixed different theoretical backgrounds and techniques. Findings suggested that interventions seem to thrive when implemented with a whole-school approach: integrated in school-curricula on an ongoing basis, executed by teachers when used with a universal approach, with family involved, and health practitioners engaged to offer support and guidance to school-staff and teachers.Show less
Abstract Introduction. The purpose of this paper is to find out what the influence of the corona pandemic is on the mental health of the youth in comparison with adults and if mindfulness helps....Show moreAbstract Introduction. The purpose of this paper is to find out what the influence of the corona pandemic is on the mental health of the youth in comparison with adults and if mindfulness helps. Methods. A questionnaire has been administered before the pandemic in 2018, during the pandemic in 2020 and 2021 and after the pandemic in 2022. The questionnaire, that contains the SF-36 and the FIT-18, has been administered to the youth and adolescents. The data has been used to perform ANOVA’s and regressions analyses to research the hypotheses. Results. The mental health of the youth was lower during than before the pandemic and was lower during the pandemic than in comparison with the adults. After the pandemic the youth recovered faster. The mental health was not lower for people with a low mindfulness in comparison with high mindfulness, also not for the youth. Mental health was not lower during the pandemic in comparison with after the pandemic, also not for people with low mindfulness. Discussion. The youth had it mentally heavier than adults during the pandemic but recovered faster. Mindfulness does not only work during stressful periods but always. Mindfulness works for everyone not only for the youth or adults.Show less
This study investigated the relationship between Pyrrhonism and happiness, moderated by a present-fatalistic time perspective. Pyrrhonism is a philosophical tradition which can be regarded as an...Show moreThis study investigated the relationship between Pyrrhonism and happiness, moderated by a present-fatalistic time perspective. Pyrrhonism is a philosophical tradition which can be regarded as an art of living, with happiness as its ultimate goal. The Pyrrhonist recognises that for every outlook on life an equal amount of affirming and disconfirming arguments can be found and thus suspends his judgement, which leads to tranquillity. The Pyrrhonian trait, indicated by an investigative, considerate and open mind, was measured using the self-constructed Pyrrhonian Trait Scale (PTS). Data were collected using an online test battery, which in addition to the PTS also consisted of the Satisfaction with Life Scale and Zimbardo Time Perspective Inventory. An exploratory factor analysis was performed on the PTS to confirm the presence of underlying factors on which the scale was based. Subsequently, a regression analysis and moderation analysis were conducted using IBM SPSS. Although no significant relationships were found, Pyrrhonism was positively associated with happiness. This association was only positive in respondents scoring moderately on the present-fatalistic time perspective. Pyrrhonism might serve as a guide in daily life. Moreover, future studies could asses its effect in clinical settings.Show less
Coronavirus disease 2019 has negatively affected the general population, and especially university undergraduates. Attending to and being aware of the present moment in an open, accepting and...Show moreCoronavirus disease 2019 has negatively affected the general population, and especially university undergraduates. Attending to and being aware of the present moment in an open, accepting and compassionate manner (i.e. mindfulness) has been shown to decrease depression, anxiety, and stress symptoms, and increase positive affect. In our present study, we used network analysis to examine the associations between anxiety, depression, stress, mindfulness and joy. An observational research design was used with a convenience sample of 66 undergraduate students aged 18 to 34 years who completed an ecological momentary assessment (EMA) on their phones. They were asked eight questionsーtwo psychological constructs and six subclinical psychopathology symptomsーfour times a day for two weeks. Network analysis resulted in temporal and contemporaneous network models, indicating that mindfulness at time t does not significantly predict any variable at later time t+1 on the temporal level. At the contemporaneous level, mindfulness is associated with depression, anxiety, stress, and joy. Given the limitations of the present study and the hypothesis generating nature of network analysis, we conclude that the significant partial correlations between mindfulness, psychological well-being and joy in the contemporaneous network may indicate potential causal relations worth following up on in future research.Show less
