A protocol for a critical realist synthesis of school mindfulness interventions designed to promote pupils' mental wellbeing.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The review described in this protocol will be the first critical realist review of the literature reporting on the impact of school-based mindfulness interventions on the mental wellbeing of pupils. Mindfulness interventions are increasingly being introduced into schools to promote children's (and teachers') wellbeing. Findings from impact evaluations, including systematic reviews and metanalysis, suggest that school-based mindfulness interventions promote pupils' wellbeing. However, there is a need for further evidence on the underlying causal mechanisms and contexts that explain program outcomes, to provide insight into how mindfulness programs can be successfully implemented in other contexts.

Methods and analysis

A critical realist review methodology will be

SUBMITTER: Abbott P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10803664 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature