Effects of mindfulness on stress, life satisfaction, and savoring beliefs among Hong Kong Chinese adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ngar-sze Lau, Rebecca Y. M. Cheung, Cheuk Ki Stephanie Lai, Abby Yan Tung Lau, Man Ching Fung
Front Psychol May 15, 2023 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1118288 via PubMed Central
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, Hong Kong Chinese adolescents who reported higher levels of mindfulness experienced lower stress, greater life satisfaction, and stronger beliefs in their ability to savor positive experiences. The findings suggest that mindfulness may support well-being in adolescents facing significant stressors.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Observational cohort Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Population | Hong Kong Chinese adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic |
| Topics | Meditation |
| Keywords | Awareness Presence Attentiveness Adolescent mindfulness |
| Citations | 11 |
| Key finding | Higher mindfulness was associated with lower stress, higher life satisfaction, and stronger savoring beliefs among Hong Kong Chinese adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic. |
Abstract
Effects of mindfulness on stress, life satisfaction, and savoring beliefs among Hong Kong Chinese adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic.