Effects of Mindfulness-based Interventions on Improving Teacher Wellbeing and Teaching Outcomes: A Multi-site, Mixed-methods Randomized Controlled Study
Effects of Mindfulness-based Interventions on Improving Teacher Wellbeing and Teaching Outcomes
Chinese University of Hong Kong
160 participants
May 15, 2025
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of MBCT-L among Chinese teachers on their mental well-being and teaching outcomes and explore the mechanisms of how mindfulness practice brings these benefits. The study is a multi-site, mixed-methods randomized controlled trial including 160 teachers.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria3
- Teachers aged 21-65 years;
- Teachers currently working in a school; and
- Teachers willing to commit time for the 8-week course.
Exclusion Criteria2
- Teachers previously joined a related group mindfulness-based intervention, such as mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), Mindfulness - Finding Peace in a Frantic World (FPFW); or
- Teachers who are mentally unstable or having active suicidal risk.
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Interventions
Behavioral: Mindfulness for Life (MBCT-L) MBCT-L is an 8-week program consisting of mindfulness practices and cognitive-behavioral techniques with 8 sessions (2 hours and 15 minutes per session) and one-day retreat that can provide participants with an extended period to deepen their personal mindfulness practices.
Positive Education program is an 8-week course consisting of theories and activities of positive psychology to enhance teachers' skills to support students' learning and wellbeing using a strength-based approach.
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NCT06926361