The Effectiveness of a Stress Management and Mindfulness Skills Kit (SMMS) for Undergraduate Students

Abstract

Stress management and mindfulness training are becoming increasingly important for undergraduates. Expanding educational and social interactions has presented new and unforeseen obstacles for young learners, who increasingly need self-regulation strategies. Students can learn mental and emotional health practices for themselves and others with a Stress Management and Mindfulness Skills (SMMS) kit. The current mixed-methods research proposal by The Education University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong, China), Udayana University (Bali, Indonesia), and SEGi University (Malaysia) examines the validity of an SMMS Kit. The study involved 26 undergraduate Psychology students from The Education University of Hong Kong, Udayana University, and SEGi University. The SMMS kit was given to the students, who completed a pre- and post-test to assess their perceived changes in stress management and mindfulness. This research should also allow for a longitudinal study on student wellness. Participants in this comprehensive research project are anticipated to learn stress and mindfulness-regulation skills as part of a holistic psychological health education.