Integrating mindfulness into the academic curriculum: A qualitative study.
Journal of American college health : J of ACH June 5, 2025 Emily Dunuwila, Elizabeth C Lockerby, Elizabeth R Mackenzie et al.
A for-credit undergraduate mindfulness course helped students develop a mindfulness practice and appeared to improve wellbeing and stress management. Six themes emerged from interviews and essays: learning to practice, self-awareness, self-acceptance, self-regulation, applying practices, and quality of life. The course structure effectively integrated mindfulness into a didactic curriculum, supporting guided practice. Findings suggest embedded contemplative education can make the college experience less stressful and more meaningful.