ERIC Number: EJ1323280
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2021
Pages: 8
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Qualitative Study on At-Risk Hispanic Adolescents Engaged in Social Emotional Learning and Mindfulness Practices
Sanchez, Bernice; Kazen, Hayley
International Journal of Educational Methodology, v7 n4 p615-622 2021
The following study highlights the importance of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and provides a descriptive overview of the Collaborative for Academic Social and Emotional Learning (CASEL) organization competencies at both the national and state level. Qualitative data was collected during a study conducted on at-risk Hispanic high school students who engaged in a mindfulness yoga program. Adolescents voluntarily participated in 12 weeks of mindfulness yoga (24 classes) and provided post essay responses to questions associated with the five core competencies of SEL: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision making. Evidence aligned with SEL competencies after 24 mindfulness yoga sessions through implicit yoga instruction (absence of explicit direct instruction) were coded and reported accordingly. Overall, findings indicate consistencies with previous research on mindfulness yoga programs in the schools of the impactful benefits of healthy behaviors and mental wellness for adolescents at-risk. Documented conclusions from this study showcase an increased positive impact on SEL categories of self-awareness, self-management, and decision making.
Descriptors: Hispanic American Students, High School Students, Metacognition, At Risk Students, Social Emotional Learning, Program Effectiveness, Self Concept, Self Management, Interpersonal Competence, Decision Making, Health Behavior, Wellness, Mental Health, Intervention, Physical Activities, Student Attitudes, Consciousness Raising
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: High Schools; Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Texas
Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills
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