Efectos de mindfulness en la ansiedad y el estrés en estudiantes de la ESPOL Fase IV

Abstract

This research evaluates the impact of mindfulness on stress and anxiety levels in ESPOL students. A quantitative approach with a quasi-experimental difference-in-differences design was used, considering a treatment group of students who took the Mindfulness course and a comparison group of students from other humanities courses. Psychological variables were measured using the Perceived Stress Scale (EEP-14) and the Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale (GAD-7), administered during different academic periods. The results show consistent, though not statistically significant, reductions in stress and anxiety levels in the treatment group. These findings provide empirical evidence on the role of mindfulness as a student well-being strategy in academically demanding university settings. Keywords:Mindfulness, anxiety, stress, university students.