Document Type
Article
Disciplines
5.1 PSYCHOLOGY, 5.9 OTHER SOCIAL SCIENCES
Abstract
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, many university courses transitioned to online delivery, therefore, educators and students faced new challenges associated with the delivery of modules and the provision of necessary student supports. Given the scale of this transition, it is likely that many universities will continue to teach remotely far beyond the reach of any pandemic specific restrictions. This study sought to explore the impact and efficacy of a five-week online mindfulness course to a cohort of first year university students (n = 25) at Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin), Ireland. Results demonstrated that participation in the course led to decreased levels of perceived stress for students and increased levels of resilience. Students who took the course reported that it provided emotional support, aided them in finding a healthy work-life balance and that ultimately, they felt the course broadened their perspective and helped them be more aware of positive coping mechanisms.
DOI
https://doi.org/10.21427/M4ZH-CD09
Recommended Citation
Chalmers, W., Carthy, A., Kenneally, M., Bruce, N., McGuinness, C. and Owende P. (2023) An Analysis of the Impact and Efficacy of an Online Mindfulness-based Intervention as a Support for First-year University Students The All Ireland Journal of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education Volume 15 (2) Available online at https://ojs.aishe.org/index.php/aishe-j/article/view/727/1083.
Funder
Higher Education Authority Of Ireland
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Publication Details
The All Ireland Journal of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education Volume 15 (2) Available online at https://ojs.aishe.org/index.php/aishe-j/article/view/727/1083.