Mindfulness & Social Work Practice: a Quantitative and Qualitative Evaluation of a Value-added Course
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: This evaluative study assessed the effectiveness and impact of a 30-hour Value-Added Course on “Mindfulness and Social Work Practice” for second-year Bachelor of Social Work students. The study adopted a mixed-methods approach to gather feedback through quantitative survey responses (n = 73) to assess the effectiveness, students’ perspectives, and the impact of the course, and qualitative interviews (n = 12) to capture deeper insights into the experiences of students enrolled in the Value-Added Course (VAC) on Mindfulness and Social Work Practice. The results highlight that mindfulness courses help students stay calm and focused, enhance emotional regulation and reduce stress, support personal well-being, and help them meet the professional requirements of the social work profession. Thus, this study clearly enunciates the effectiveness and accentuates that courses on mindfulness and mindfulness-based programs would be feasible in enhancing the mental and emotional health of the social work students.
Source: Acta Innovations
Authors: R. Udhaya Selvi, Dr. T. Giftson
Institution: Bishop Heber College
Language: English
Subfield: Clinical Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7224212106