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RESEARCH & EVIDENCE
What research tells us about mindfulness
Research suggests that mindfulness-based programmes can support children and young people in areas such as attention, emotional regulation, executive functioning and coping with stress. Results vary between studies, and the evidence continues to develop.
Research into the Eline Snel Method has been carried out in several countries, including the Netherlands, France, Belgium and Hong Kong. Studies have explored its use with different groups of children, young people and families, and further research is ongoing.
The evidence
Studies and articles.
2012
Mindfulness in children with an autism spectrum disorder
H.R. Nanninga & B.B. Sizoo · Wetenschappelijk Tijdschrift Autisme — the first study on the Eline Snel Method, with positive results that encouraged wider use with these children.
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2018
Mindfulness with pupils in France and Belgium
G. Michel et al. · in French — 139 pupils. No significant effect across the whole group, but children who scored high on well-being and internalising problems beforehand did improve.
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2018
Applying Mindfulness to Benefit Economically Disadvantaged Families
Herman Lo et al. · Hong Kong, randomised controlled trial — the method helped families under socio-economic pressure cope with stress and supported children's early development.
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2016
A family-based mindfulness intervention for children with ADHD symptoms
Herman Lo · Hong Kong, study protocol — the design and rationale for a randomised controlled trial with children showing attention and hyperactivity symptoms, and their parents.
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2015
Mindfulness in Adolescents with Asthma
Linda Cillessen BSc. · master's thesis — on the effect of mindfulness meditation in adolescents with asthma.
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