Effects of mindfulness-based interventions on peer relationships of children and adolescents: A systematic review and meta-analysis
- Forfatter(e)
- Dai, X. Du, N. Shi, S. Lu, S.
- År
- 2022
- Tidsskrift
- Mindfulness
- Sider
- No Pagination Specified
- Kategori(er)
- Sosiale ferdigheter (inkl. vennerelasjoner) Mobbing
- Tiltakstype(r)
- Mindfulness
- Abstract
Objectives: Peer relationships play a critical role throughout childhood and adolescence. This meta-analysis systematically reviews the effects of mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) on peer relationships of children and adolescents.
Methods: We identified 21 relevant studies from 12 databases. The overall intervention effect size was estimated with the pooled standardized mean difference using random-effects models. Moderator analyses were performed to explore the variability in intervention effects. Fidelity data were synthesized narratively. Risk of bias and publication bias were also assessed.
Results: MBIs showed small positive within-group effects (g = 0.48, 95% CI [0.33, 0.62]) and between-group effects (g = 0.40, 95% CI [0.18, 0.62]) on peer relationships. The effects of MBIs on peer relationships varied significantly by participant age and facilitator background.
Conclusions: MBIs show promising effects in improving peer relationships among children and adolescents. However, considering the limited evidence currently available, more studies are needed to validate the efficacy of the interventions.Meta-analysis Pre-registration PROSPERO #CRD42021232836 (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2022 APA, all rights reserved)