Mindfulness exercises in elementary science curriculum
Description
The files include data of 460 students from 4th and 5th grade classes. The experimental group engaged in mindfulness activities within the framework of 10 science lessons, while in the control group science lessons were taught as usual. Data was collected at 3 time points: before, after and after a six-month follow-up period. Data is coded in long format. The variables measured were: MAAS_rev = Mindful Attention Awareness Scale, reversed scale PALS-MG = Patterns of Adaptive Learning Scales (PALS): Mastery goal orientation PALS-AP = Patterns of Adaptive Learning Scales (PALS): Performance-Approach Goal Orientation PALS-AV = Patterns of Adaptive Learning Scales (PALS), Performance-Avoid Goal Orientation SRQ-I = Self-Regulation Questionnaire-Academic (SRQ-A): Intrinsic motivation SRQ-E = Self-Regulation Questionnaire-Academic (SRQ-A): Extrinsic motivation MOT = Science Motivation Questionnaire GR = Science grades KN = Science Knowledge Test (in separate file. This variable was measured only at post and follow-up time points) Group: 1 = experimental; 2 = control Gender: 1 = boys; 2 = girls Siblings = Number of siblings Order = Order of birth between siblings Parents = Parents marital status: 1 = married; 2 = divorced; 3 = single parent; 4 = other Time: 1 = pre; 2= post; 3 = follow-up
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Variable names and description appear above, under file description. Data is coded in long format.