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This study examines how mindfulness in schools was depicted in Canadian news media between 2014 and 2019. Using ProQuest’s Canadian Major Dailies database, 69 articles were retained after screening 719 items. 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While previous literature has explored a range of purposes for mindfulness, little is known about the ways in which it is broadly understood by communities. News media serves as a key source of public discourse on topics like mindfulness in education and can reflect and influence public understanding and actions. This study explores the depiction of mindfulness within schools as it existed in Canadian news media between 2014 and 2019. ProQuest’s Canadian Major Dailies database was searched using the terms “mindfulness” and “education OR school”. After an initial scan of 719 articles, 69 were retained. Inductive thematic analyses were conducted; themes included emotional, cognitive, social, and physical effects of mindfulness practices in schools. Divergent narratives were noted, reflecting a need for greater coherence and a shared rationale supporting the use of mindfulness practices in schools.  \nKeywords: mindfulness , schools, news media , Canada  \n* [jwhitley@uottawa.ca](jwhitley@uottawa.ca)  \nIntroduction  \nIn elementary and secondary schools around the world, the implementation of mindfulnessbased approaches and practices is becoming increasingly popular (Healy, 2019; Piotrowski et al. , 2017; Reindl et al. , 2020; Roeser , Galla, & Baelen , 2022; Semple et al. , 2017) . Mindfulness, which has roots in traditional Buddhist practices, is often defined, framed, and facilitated in diverse ways (Ergas & Hadar, 2019; Rempel, 2012; Van Dam et al. , 2018) . Although a lack of uniformity exists in its operationalization in research literature, mindfulness is frequently conceptualized using Kabat-Zinn’s (2003) definition of “the awareness that emerges through paying attention on purpose, in the present moment, and non-judgmentally to the unfolding of experience moment by moment”(p. 145) .  \nThis widespread dissemination of mindfulness has sparked a rise in discussion surrounding the varying purposes, contexts, applications , and impacts of mindfulness as an educational tool (Kenwright et al. , 2021) . While many advocate for its use, others are skeptical of its presence in schools, often due to its religious affiliation, and particularly when associated with meditative practices (Brown, 2020; Felver et al. , 2013; Jennings, 2016) . Mindfulness approaches have also been criticized when situated “in” rather than “as” education, which is typical of psychological interventions designed to improve individual skills and to “adapt to the pressures of schooling and/or other life circumstances” (Brito et al. , 2021, p. 265) . Brito et al. (2021) critique common approaches to mindfulness in schools which reinforce an individualistic approach, performance and productivity, and marketed panacea-like programs. This is in contrast with mindfulness“as” education, where the deep awareness key to mindfulness is infused in all aspects of schooling, from relationships to curriculum. Ergas and Hadar (2019) conducted an empiricalbased mapping of the academic discourse related to mindfulness within schools, which revealed these two main patterns of “in” and “as” education , with the former appearing much more frequently than the latter. They noted the prominence of outside programs and interventions in schools, usually developed using Jon Kabat-Zinn’s (2017) mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) program. Ergas and Hadar describe this approach to mindfulness in schools as “extra-educational” and “effects-oriented,” as it encompasses efforts to achieve measurable outcomes typically revolving around physical and menta","cbCaisSTGTzGKuMn","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaisSTGTzGKuMn","pdf",288295,24,"English","# Abstract\n# Introduction\n## Mindfulness in schools: definitions and dissemination\n## Debates and critiques: religion, individualism, and “in” vs “as” education\n## Implementation pathways: psychological grounding and intervention outcomes\n## Evidence base: mixed findings and need for further research","[{\"question\":\"What time period and data source does the study analyze?\",\"answer\":\"The study analyzes Canadian news media depictions of mindfulness in schools between 2014 and 2019 using ProQuest’s Canadian Major Dailies database.\"},{\"question\":\"How were the articles selected for analysis?\",\"answer\":\"Researchers searched using “mindfulness” and “education OR school,” screened 719 articles, and retained 69 for thematic analysis.\"},{\"question\":\"What themes emerged from the news media depiction of mindfulness in schools?\",\"answer\":\"Inductive thematic analysis identified emotional, cognitive, social, and physical effects attributed to mindfulness practices, along with divergent narratives.\"},{\"question\":\"What concern does the study raise for future understanding and use?\",\"answer\":\"The study highlights the need for greater coherence and a shared rationale supporting mindfulness practices in schools, given the divergence in public narratives.\"}]","Exploring Public Perception of Mindfulness in Canadian Schools - Analysis of News Media | PDF",1792080621]