The Effectiveness of compassionate mind training on the academic well-being in students with separation anxiety

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1 Professor, Department of Educational Sciences, Faculty of Educational Sciences and Psychology, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran.

2 Professor, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran.

3 Master Student in Educational Psychology, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran.

10.22098/jrp.2025.16984.1295

Abstract

This study explored the effectiveness of Compassionate Mind Training (CMT) in enhancing the academic well-being of students with separation anxiety in boarding schools. Using a quasi-experimental pre-test and post-test design with a control group, the research involved 30 students from Mehraban City, East Azerbaijan Province, who scored above 60 on the separation anxiety diagnosis scale. Participants were divided into experimental and control groups, with the former receiving eight 1.5-hour CMT sessions. Academic well-being was measured using the Academic Well-being Scale by Tuominen-Soini et al. before and after the intervention.



Results, analyzed using MANCOVA, showed a significant increase in academic well-being scores in the experimental group compared to the control group (p<0.05). This highlights CMT's effectiveness in fostering positive emotions and adaptive behaviors, improving emotional regulation, and reducing negative emotions like anxiety and depression. By enhancing self-compassion, CMT helps students manage emotional distress, accept suffering, and practice self-care, leading to better academic experiences.



The findings suggest that integrating CMT into educational curricula could significantly benefit students, particularly those in boarding schools, by promoting emotional resilience and academic well-being. This intervention offers a practical approach to addressing separation anxiety and improving overall student outcomes.

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Journal of Research in Psychopathology

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Available Online from 01 August 2025

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