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Feasibility and Acceptability of the Mindfulness-Based OpenMind-Korea (OM-K) Preschool Program | |
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마음인문학연구소2019-06-01 | 페이스북 트위터 구글플러스 이메일 프린트 |
분류 논문 학술지구분 SSCI 논문제목 Feasibility and Acceptability of the Mindfulness-Based OpenMind-Korea (OM-K) Preschool Program 저자 김은진 외 6인 참여구분 HK교수 저자수 7 학술지명 Journal of Child and Family Studies volume 28, pages 2187–2198(2019) 발행처 Springer US 게재일 2019.6.1 Feasibility and Acceptability of the Mindfulness-Based OpenMind-Korea (OM-K) Preschool Program
김은진(원광대학교 마음인문학연구소 HK교수)
<요약문> Objectives Preschool competency in self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making has been shown to affect short- and long-term social, emotional, and academic development. Known collectively as social emotional learning (SEL), these skills have begun to be paired with mindfulness-based programs (MBPs) in school settings. OpenMind (OM) is a newly developed mindfulness-based SEL program for preschool children. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of the OM program translated, culturally contextualized, and implemented as the OpenMind-Korea (OM-K) program in Korean preschools. Method Eleven teachers in three preschools in Korea were taught the basic philosophy, principles, and nine activities in the OM-K program. The teachers implemented the OM-K program, together with the Nuri Curriculum that is mandated in all Korean preschools, with 170 3- to 5-year-old children. Following implementation for a school year, 10 of the 11 teachers completed 34-item feasibility and 8-item acceptability questionnaires. In addition, they were individually interviewed on their views regarding the OM-K program. Results By the end of the year, each teacher was able to implement three or four activities of the OM-K program on a daily basis and the remaining activities as much as possible. The teachers were able to modify the activities to suit the children’s needs and as afforded by the space available in each classroom. Overall the teachers reported that it was feasible to implement the OM-K program and that the program was acceptable to them. In addition, all teachers reported that they would recommend the program to other teachers. Conclusions The OM-K program teachers in three Korean preschools rated the program as feasible and acceptable. However, there was some variation in the degree of feasibility and acceptability ratings across teachers within and between the three preschools. All teachers uniformly reported that they would recommend the program to other teachers because of its positive effects on both the teacher and their children. Program strengths and limitations are discussed and directions for future research are offered. |