How does mindful awareness impact academic performance in junior high school students? A chain mediation effect based on academic self-efficacy and academic buoyancy.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Previous research has mostly focused on exploring the mechanisms of mindful awareness and academic performance in university students, with less attention paid to junior high school student group. This study aimed to examine how mindful awareness influences academic performance in junior high school students through the chain mediation of academic self-efficacy and buoyancy.

Methods

The study selected 3,163 Chinese junior high school students (1,599 males, 1,564 females; mean age = 13.30, standard deviation = 0.90), and assessed their mindful awareness, academic buoyancy, academic self-efficacy, and academic performance through a survey.

Results

The results showed that mindful awareness had a significant positive effect on academic performance (β = 0.179).

SUBMITTER: Guo J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12643856 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature