MindUP Studies

Research has demonstrated mindful attention leads to enhanced self-awareness, self-regulation, and positive emotional states that counter negative outcomes, as poor school performance and emotional difficulties.

In one such research study*, 246 school children in fourth through seventh grades completed pre- and post-test measures assessing their levels of optimism, self-concept, and positive and negative affect. Results revealed that children who participated in MindUP™, compared to those who did not, showed significant increases in optimism and socially competent behaviors. A recent randomized clinical trial reveals exciting, positive results for children who learned MindUP™. Other studies have revealed that

  • 82% became more optimistic and thought more positively
  • 81% learned to make themselves happy
  • 87% were more accepting of others perspectives
  • 58% tried to help others more often

Teachers’ Reports

  • 100% thought MindUP™ positively influences students social emotional development 
  • Appreciable decline in aggressive behaviors
  • Students were significantly more attentive, emotionally regulated.

Social Emotional Competency Student Self-Reports

  • Increased empathy
  • Significant rise in optimism
  • Increased emotional control
  • Improved focused attention
  • Works more collaboratively with classmates

(*See, in particular, K.A. Schonert-Reichl & Molly S. Lawlor, "The Effects of a Mindfulness-Based Educational Program on Pre- and Early Adolescents' Well-Being and Social and Emotional Competence," Mindfulness [2010] [PDF]and K.A. Schonert-Reichl & S. Hymel, "Educating the heart as well as the mind: why social and emotional learning is critical for students' school and life success," Education Canada [2007], 47, pp. 20-25.)

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