Examining the Effects of Mindful–Movement Interventions on Social, Emotional and Cognitive Outcomes in Children: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis
Mindful-movement interventions have demonstrated a suggestive positive effect on social-emotional outcomes in children; however, evidence for cognitive outcomes is less conclusive. High heterogeneity across the studies included in this review suggest a need for more rigorous research. The findings therefore tentatively support the use of mindful-movement practices in early childhood development.
Authors
- Matthew Bourke (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7088-4516)
- Zoe Harrison (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6282-2080)
- Sjaan R. Gomersall (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6808-0180)
Institutions
- The University of Queensland (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Child Care Health and Development
- Published
- 2025-12-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/cch.70226
- Primary Topic
- Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- University of Queensland