The Effectiveness of a Brief Mindfulness-Based Intervention for College Freshmen Who Have Aged out of Foster Care |
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| Authors: | Lori Gray Sarah Font Yvonne Unrau Ann Dawson |
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| Institution: | 1.School of Interdisciplinary Health Programs,Western Michigan University,Kalamazoo,USA;2.Pennsylvania State University,State College,USA;3.Center for Fostering Success,Western Michigan University,Kalamazoo,USA |
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| Abstract: | This study investigated the effects of a brief meditation intervention on perceived stress, mindfulness, and sleep quality for college freshmen who have aged out of foster care. Thirty-six youth who had aged out of foster care and enrolled at a large midwestern 4-year university (n?=?16 experimental group, n?=?20 control group) participated in a study in which they were assessed three times on the dependent variables. Students also participated in a focus group after the intervention ended. Four sessions of the brief mindfulness intervention resulted in significant short-term reductions in stress levels and increases in sleep quality. Finding effective personal interventions to increase chances for college success for students with histories in foster care can also offer potential insight toward the development of educational models and resources for other vulnerable college student populations. |
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