Mindfulness and academic performance among nursing students in Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study.
Scientific reports July 28, 2025 Darin Mansor Mathkor 3 citations
Among 276 nursing graduate students at Jazan University in Saudi Arabia, higher mindfulness scores were positively associated with higher grade point averages. Average mindfulness, measured just before mid-semester exams, was 121.0 out of a possible 195. The facets of acting with awareness, describing, and observing were each linked to better GPA, while the non-reactive and non-judging facets showed no association. The results suggest that regular mindfulness practice may support academic performance and cognitive skills in nursing students.