MIND UP - MINDFULNESS AND INTERVALS FOR NURTURING DIRECTED ATTENTION IN UNIVERSITY PERFORMANCE: THE RESULTS OF A PILOT STUDY

Eugenia Treglia, Annamaria Mariani

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The study explores the effect of mindful active breaks—short pauses involving complex movements and body awareness—on the attention levels of university students. Following the intervention, a significant reduction in cognitive interference was observed (p = 0.04), particularly among female students, indicating benefits for inhibitory control. The gap between perceived and actual physical activity highlights the need for greater motor awareness.


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active breaks, attentional functions, academic performance, mindfulness, physical activity

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