- Experimental studies have found that MBI could enhance adolescents’ social competence and improve their interpersonal relationships
- It is possible that increased social competence and interpersonal relationships play a role in reducing aggressive behavior

Improved Social Competence and Interpersonal Relationships in Youth

Sub-group analysis involving various studies of MBI used with children show higher effectiveness for clinical samples than non-clinical samples. Some examples of clinical samples that may influence the effects of MBI include: students with special education needs such as a learning difficulties, or groups of youth in juvenile correction or rehabilitation centers.




MBI Aggression Reduction for Clinical vs Non-Clinical Youth Populations

Experimental data supports the effectiveness of MBI in children and adolescents with aggressive behavior problems. Meta-analytical results indicate a moderate overall effect size of MBI on aggressiveness in children. Some of the most notably effective MBI therapies are: MBCT, Mindful Breathing Exercises, Meditation, and Yoga.


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Children are experiencing increasing amounts of adversity and with the current raised interest in Mindfulness techniques in adults, there is a call to expand this research to incorporate the child and youth population.

Reasons for Promoting Mindfulness in Children and Youth

Tao, S., Li, J., Zhang, M., Zheng, P., Lau, E. Y. H., Sun, J., &amp; Zhu, Y. (2021, January 5). The Effects of Mindfulness-Based Interventions on Child and Adolescent Aggression: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Mindfulness. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12671-020-01570-9. 

The Effects of Mindfulness-Based Interventions on Child and Adolescent Aggression: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

- As MBI teaches participants to habituate difficult emotions with an opening and acceptive attitude, it thereby contributes to emotion regulation and enhances neural behaviors 
- The elevated mindfulness level induced by MBI may also mediate the associations between MBI and aggressiveness. 
- It is possible that the improved psychological status induced by changes of mindfulness level may account for reduced aggressive behavior

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