ERIC Number: EJ1365985
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2022
Pages: 30
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0013-1946
EISSN: EISSN-1532-6993
Trauma-Informed Yoga: Investigating an Intervention for Mitigating Adverse Childhood Experiences in Rural Contexts
Davis, Lauren; Aylward, Alexandra; Buchanan, Rebecca
Educational Studies: Journal of the American Educational Studies Association, v58 n4 p530-559 2022
In a state ravaged by suicide and a mental health crisis, this study sought to mitigate impacts of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and depressive and anxiety symptomology in high school students in a rural Montana community. Through a seven-week, twice weekly intervention of trauma-informed yoga, participants experienced statistically significant reductions in anxiety (GAD-7) and increases in Strengths and Difficulties (SDQ-11) overall scores and some subscales; noteworthy improvements were also present in depressive symptomatology (PHQ-A), salivary cortisol levels, and sleep duration. Importantly, participant qualitative feedback indicated significant benefits in focus, relaxation, and overall well-being. Further research is needed to imply generalizability and should include a larger, more diverse sample as well as utilization of control groups and an examination of academic and behavioral impacts at the school level.
Descriptors: Trauma, Metacognition, Physical Activities, Relaxation Training, Mental Health, High School Students, Anxiety, Depression (Psychology), Sleep, Well Being, Student Behavior, Rural Youth
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires
Education Level: High Schools; Secondary Education
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: National Institutes of Health (NIH) (DHHS)
Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers - Location: Montana
Grant or Contract Numbers: P20GM104417