Impact of a Mindfulness-Based Program on Creativity and Mindfulness Disposition of School Children

Abstract

This study examined the efficacy of a mindfulness and art-based training program on the creativity and mindfulness disposition of primary school children. A total of 132 school children ages between 7 and 10 years were randomly assigned to an experimental group (N = 60) or a control group (N = 72). The intervention program included six sessions, each lasting 90 min. Two instruments were administered both pre- and posttests: the Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire and the Test for Creative Thinking-Drawing Production. A group comparison design with pre- and postassessments was used. The results showed significant differences between the two groups and positive changes in the creativity and mindfulness disposition between the pre- and posttests for the experimental group after completing six sessions of the mindfulness program when compared to the results of the control group. Follow-up assessments are recommended to further investigate the maintenance impact. The development of school-based mindfulness training programs is encouraged to enable more school children to benefit from creativity enhancement using mindfulness training.