Developing mindfulness programs for adolescents: Lessons learned from an attempt in Hong Kong

Developing mindfulness programs for adolescents: Lessons learned from an attempt in Hong Kong

• Lam, Chi Chung Chinese University of Hong Kong
• Lau, Ngar Sze Lancaster University, United Kingdom
• Lo, Herman Hm City University of Hong Kong
• Woo, Doris Mei Sum Division of Clinical Psychology, Woo Mei Sum Psychological Service, Hong Kong

Social Work in Mental Health, 13(4), 365-389, 2015

Routledge

2015

• C Psychology & Learning
  • CB Psychology of Learning

Mindfulness -- Education -- In Adolescence School Health Education -- Hong Kong Human Academic Performance Hong Kong Students, High School Emotions Psychological Well-being Program Development Adolescence Path Analysis Audiorecording Goals and Objectives Student Dropouts Adolescent Behavior Student Retention Learning Environment Student Attitudes Interviews Student Selection Program Evaluation Funding Source

• Hong Kong

• 1997.7 onwards

• Secondary Education

The research team developed a mindfulness course for less academically able adolescents that aims to help them improve their emotional regulation and affective control with the ultimate aim of improving their academic performances. For the duration of the course in three secondary schools in Hong Kong high dropout rate and low attendance rate among the participants were recorded. Interviews with the students revealed that most students were not interested in the mindfulness course because of the quiet and static nature of mindfulness activities. Based on these findings, possible ways of improving the course are proposed.
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• English

Journal Articles

• 15332985

• 10.1080/15332985.2014.932885

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