Mindfulness-Based Intervention in Schools: Addressing Social Media Burnout and Enhancing Well-Being in Adolescents
Children, cilt.12, sa.7, 2025 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 12 Sayı: 7
- Basım Tarihi: 2025
- Doi Numarası: 10.3390/children12070826
- Dergi Adı: Children
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, CINAHL, Directory of Open Access Journals
- Anahtar Kelimeler: adolescents, mindfulness-based intervention, social media burnout, subjective well-being
- Uşak Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Background: This study examined the effectiveness of a mindfulness-based psychoeducational intervention in addressing social media burnout and enhancing subjective well-being among adolescents. Methods: A total of 138 high school students in Türkiye were screened, and 32 were randomly assigned to either an experimental group (n = 16) receiving a six-week intervention or a control group (n = 16) receiving no treatment. The intervention included weekly sessions focused on present-moment awareness, digital detox strategies, emotional regulation, and self-compassion. Data were collected using self-report scales measuring social media burnout and subjective well-being, and were analyzed using non-parametric statistical tests, including the Mann–Whitney U test and the Wilcoxon Signed-Rank test. Results: The results demonstrated significant improvements in the experimental group, including reduced burnout and enhanced well-being, with the effects sustained at a 30-day follow-up. Conclusions: These findings suggest that school-based mindfulness programs can serve as effective and scalable tools to foster psychological resilience and digital well-being in adolescents.