Benefícios da prática meditativa na escola para o desenvolvimento infantojuvenil

Abstract

In this study, the effectiveness of implementing meditative practices, particularly mindfulness, in the school context with children and adolescents was explored. The rationale for this study lies in the increasing demand for educational methods that promote the development not only of cognitive but also socio-emotional skills in response to complex societal and educational system changes. The objectives were to address the impacts of meditative practices on attention regulation, stress reduction, and emotional well-being promotion, as well as to reflect on how these practices can contribute to improvements in academic performance. Qualitative approaches were employed in the methodology, and a literature review was conducted to underpin the study. The literature review pointed out that meditation proved to be effective in enhancing attention regulation, reducing stress, and increasing students' emotional well-being. It also indicated that meditation contributes to greater concentration, metacognitive skills, and a reduction in problematic behaviors based on the authors' data covered in this literature review. Furthermore, the data from the authors addressed in this literature review indicated improvements in academic performance, including grades, auditory-verbal memory, and competencies in various subjects. The conclusion of this bibliographic study emphasizes how meditation can be a valuable tool for enhancing academic performance and promoting students' socio-emotional well-being, aligning with the principles of the Base Nacional Comum Curricular and the demands of contemporary education.