A brief mindfulness-based intervention (bMBI) to reduce teacher stress and burnout

• DOI: 10.1016/j.tate.2021.103284
• Publication Date: 2021-01-23T10:35:13Z
• Authors: Stephen G. Taylor; Alex M. Roberts; Nicole Zarrett
• Keywords: 05 social sciences; 0503 education; 3. Good health

Teacher stress and burnout contribute to attrition and stress-related health concerns. Despite some positive effects, previous mindfulness-based interventions (MBI) have failed to incorporate key elements of methodological rigor and have included large dosages despite research suggesting that such dosages are iatrogenic. The current study demonstrates the efficacy of a brief MBI (bMBI; four sessions, six total hours) to reduce self-reported stress, burnout, and depression, and suggests the bMBI can protect against deleterious impacts to physiological functioning. The study informs the design and implementation of future MBIs, including strategies for reducing intervention dosages, in order to improve effectiveness and maximize cost-effectiveness.