The Effectiveness of Mindfulness Training on Increasing Working Memory Capacity and Academic Self-Efficacy of Girl Students

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of mindfulness education on increasing the capacity of working memory and academic self-efficacy of female students. Method: This research is a fundamental research part of the research. The quasi-experimental research method is. The statistical population of this study included all secondary high schools in district 5 of Tehran in academic year 97-96. Accordingly, the participants were divided into two groups (15 people) and control (15 people) and tested according to the pre-test post-test design with the control group. Then, a test of data processing (2000) and a self-efficacy test (Sherer, 1978) were performed as a pre-test. After running an independent variable of 8 sessions, they were again performed as a post-test. Results: The results of covariance analysis showed The training of mindfulness skills led to increased work memory and academic self-efficacy in students. Conclusion: The results of data analysis showed that increasing the skill of mindfulness can increase the capacity of working memory and academic self-efficacy of students. The change in students' beliefs toward positive and increasing their self-education is the result of cognitive training and mindfulness.

Keywords

• mindfulness skills training
• work memory capacity
• academic self-efficacy