The Behavioral Effects of Mindfulness-Based Technology Use Training in Preschool Children

NCT07477353 | Not Yet Recruiting DMC

• 1 other identifier: AICU-SBF-YH-01
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 50
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

With the rapid advancement of technology, the use of digital devices has become widespread even in early childhood. While the conscious and controlled use of technology in the preschool period can contribute to children's development, prolonged and uncontrolled screen use can lead to various negative consequences such as sleep problems, attention issues, increased anxiety levels, and difficulties in social relationships. In particular, exposure to violent media content can cause children to perceive the world as more frightening and experience anxiety. Mindfulness-based training supports individuals in directing their attention to the present moment, recognizing their emotions, and accepting their experiences without judgment. Such training is known to develop self-regulation, attention, and emotional awareness skills in children. The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of mindfulness-based technology use training applied to preschool children on their media usage habits, sleep patterns, fear levels, and parent-child relationship. The study is planned as a randomized controlled trial with an experimental design. The intervention group will receive mindfulness-based technology use training, while the control group will receive no intervention. The study expects that mindfulness-based training will reduce children's screen time, improve sleep quality, decrease fear levels, and strengthen parent-child relationships. This study aims to contribute to the development of intervention programs that support healthy technology use in early childhood.

Conditions

Child; Mindfulness; Media Use

Keywords

mindfulness-based education; fear reactions; sleep patterns; child

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MINDFULNESS AWARENESS SCALE

  Mindfulness levels in children will be assessed using the Child and Adolescent Mindfulness Measure (CAMM). The scale consists of 10 items rated on a 5-point Likert scale ranging from 0 (never) to 4 (always). Before calculating the total score, items are reverse coded (0=4, 1=3, 3=1, 4=0; the score of 2 remains unchanged). The total score is obtained by summing all item scores. Possible total scores range from 0 to 40, with higher scores indicating higher levels of mindfulness. The scale does not include subscales or a specific cutoff score. CAMM is a widely used self-report measure designed to assess mindfulness levels in children and adolescents.

  From the baseline (pre-test) at the start of the intervention through to immediately after the 6-week mindfulness-based technology use program (post-test).

Secondary Outcomes (4)

• PROBLEMATIC MEDIA USE SCALE

  From the baseline (pre-test) at the start of the intervention through to immediately after the 6-week mindfulness-based technology use program (post-test).

• Children's Fear Scale

  From the baseline (pre-test) at the start of the intervention through to immediately after the 6-week mindfulness-based technology use program (post-test).

• Sleep Disorder Scale for Children

  From the baseline (pre-test) at the start of the intervention through to immediately after the 6-week mindfulness-based technology use program (post-test).

• Parent-Child Relationship Scale

  From the baseline (pre-test) at the start of the intervention through to immediately after the 6-week mindfulness-based technology use program (post-test).

Study Arms (2)

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Training Program

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants will be assigned to intervention and control groups using a randomization method. Preschool children in the intervention group will receive a 6-week mindfulness-based technology awareness training program. The program will consist of two sessions per week and will include age-appropriate mindfulness activities designed to support children's attention, emotional awareness, self-regulation, and conscious technology use. Sessions will include breath awareness, emotional awareness, relaxation, and attention-focusing exercises, as well as mindfulness activities related to technology use. Parents will be involved throughout the training process, and session content will be shared with them. No training will be provided to the control group, but pre-test and post-test measurements will be conducted simultaneously with the intervention group.

Behavioral: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Training Program

control

NO INTERVENTION

Participants will be randomly assigned to an intervention group or a control group. The intervention group will receive a 6-week mindfulness-based technology use awareness education program designed for preschool children. The program will include two sessions per week and will consist of age-appropriate mindfulness activities such as breathing awareness, attention focusing, emotional awareness, relaxation exercises, and activities that promote conscious technology use. The aim of the program is to support children's self-regulation, attention, emotional awareness, and responsible media use. Parents will be informed about the session content and encouraged to support their children in practicing the activities at home. The control group will not receive the mindfulness-based education program; however, data will be collected from both groups simultaneously through pre-test and post-test measurements.

Interventions

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Training Program BEHAVIORAL

The intervention consists of a mindfulness-based technology use awareness education program designed for preschool children aged 3-6 years. The program will be implemented over 6 weeks, with two sessions per week conducted in a classroom setting. Each session will include short, developmentally appropriate mindfulness activities lasting approximately 5-10 minutes, such as breathing awareness, attention focusing, emotional awareness, relaxation exercises, and activities that promote conscious and balanced technology use. The program aims to improve children's self-regulation, attention, emotional awareness, and responsible media use habits. Throughout the intervention period, parents will be informed about the session content and encouraged to support their children in practicing the activities at home to reinforce the skills learned during the sessions.

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Training Program

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 3 Years - 6 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Child (0-17)

You may qualify if:

• Obtaining verbal and written parental consent
• Being in the 3-6-year-old preschool age range
• Agreeing to participate regularly in the mindfulness training program
• Being open to communication and group interaction during the training process
• Not having previously participated in a similar psychological resilience or emotion regulation program

You may not qualify if:

• Refusing to participate in the study or withdrawing consent during the process
• Having a cognitive or physical impairment that would prevent the completion of the questionnaires
• Having a level of absenteeism that could affect the implementation of the study

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Yazgulu Hemedoglu: lead

Study Sites (1)

Doğa College

Ağrı, Ağrı, 04100, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Interventions

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Mindfulness; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; Behavior Therapy; Psychotherapy; Behavioral Disciplines and Activities

Central Study Contacts

YAZGÜLÜ HEMEDOĞLU, graduate student

CONTACT

+90 543 205 1485; yzglhmdgl@gmail.com

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Masking Details: Outcome assessors and data analysts will be blinded to group allocation. Participants are not blinded due to the nature of the intervention.
• Purpose: HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Principal Investigator and MSc Researcher

Model Details: Participants will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group or a control group and will remain in their assigned group for the entire duration of the study. The intervention and control groups will proceed in parallel and will not cross over or switch interventions at any point.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: March 13, 2026
• First Posted: March 17, 2026
• Study Start: March 15, 2026
• Primary Completion (Estimated): June 30, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): July 31, 2026
• Last Updated: March 19, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-03

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)