Impacto de la práctica de mindfulness en estrés y ansiedad de estudiantes de la ESPOL - fase III

Abstract

CONDITION FOR PUBLICATION OF PROJECT. The present study examines the impact of mindfulness practices on reducing stress and anxiety in ESPOL students who took the mindfulness course. This study evaluates the effectiveness of mindfulness techniques through quantitative and qualitative analysis that measures stress and anxiety levels, using the econometric methodology of difference-in-differences (DiD) analysis belonging to Callaway and Sant'Anna (2022). The research included segmented analysis by academic and demographic variables to identify factors that enhance or limit the effectiveness of the intervention. The results indicated that women have more difficulties relaxing, but better skills for managing difficult situations can be observed after mindfulness practices compared to those who took a different subject related to the Humanities field. It is expected that the results will contribute to the institutionalization of student wellness programs, providing empirical evidence for resource allocation toward university mental health initiatives and establishing a replicable methodological framework in higher education institutions. Keywords: Mindfulness, academic stress, ESPOL, mindful attention, quantitative analysis, qualitative analysis, difference-in-differences, student wellness, university mental health, higher education institutions.