Manisha L Shrestha, Kelly E Perry, Basant Thapa, Ramesh P Adhikari, Amy Weissman
Malnutrition matters: Association of stunting and underweight with early childhood development indicators in Nepal
Maternal & child nutrition
recent years mindfulnessbased practices grade schools associated students improved cognitive skills general classroom behavior majority studies however teacher parent feedback elicited omitting considerably significant voice students study aims fill gap exploring student opinions perceptions regarding implementation classroombased mindfulness program elementary school students n 51 took part teacherfacilitated mindfulness activities incorporated daily classroom routines course 8week intervention period students participated focus groups perceptions program qualitative content analysis two major findings emerged focus group data student opinions mindfulness program varied substantially mindfulness activities always liked enjoyed critically students enjoy classroombased mindfulness programs may less motivated engage mindful activities turn may experience benefits mindfulness offer maximize student engagement mindfulness addressing concerns following recommendations made balance entertaining educational aspects program flexible program delivery encouraging students pursue mindful living outside classroom research important educational clinical practitioners student insight benefit development modification classroombased mindfulness programs ensure students better able engage benefit programs