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.

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Child Care Health and Development
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2025-12-22
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https://doi.org/10.1111/cch.70226
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Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions
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Examining the Effects of Mindful–Movement Interventions on Social, Emotional and Cognitive Outcomes in Children: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

Matthew Bourke, Zoe Harrison, Sjaan R. Gomersall
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Abstract

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.

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