Sitting-meditation interventions among youth: a review of treatment efficacy.
Pediatrics August 24, 2009 Peer reviewed DOI: 10.1542/peds.2008-3434 via PubMed Central
Summary
This review examines the efficacy of sitting-meditation interventions for youth. It synthesizes findings from multiple studies to assess whether such practices improve outcomes like attention, emotional regulation, and stress reduction. The review identifies positive effects in some areas but notes variability across studies and limitations in the existing research.
Study at a glance
| Design | review |
|---|---|
| Population | youth |
| Key finding | Sitting-meditation interventions show some positive effects for youth, but evidence is mixed and limited by research quality. |
Abstract
Sitting-meditation interventions among youth: a review of treatment efficacy.