Statistical Analysis of the Impact of Mindfulness Training on Academic Performance of Students with Special Needs

A Case Study of Ghana Communication Technology University

Mindfulness Training Academic Performance Statistical Modeling Regression Analysis, ANOVA Randomized Controlled Trial

Authors

  • Florence Akua Mensah Department of Special Education, Faculty of Behaviour Science, University of Education, Winneba, Ghana
  • Emmanuel Kwame Mensah
    emensah@gctu.edu.gh
    Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Faculty of Engineering, Ghana Communication Technology University, Accra, Ghana
December 1, 2025

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Mindfulness training has gained popularity in institutions of learning in recent years due to perceived benefits, including heightened focus, reduced levels of stress, and improved cognitive functioning. This paper assesses the impact of mindfulness training on academic performance using statistical modeling techniques. It conducts a randomized controlled trial that involves university students who were randomly assigned to either a mindfulness training group or a control group. Data were analysed using various statistical models, including linear regression and variance analysis. The overall results show that there is a statistically significant improvement in the academic performance of students who undergo mindfulness training. Therefore, mindfulness is an effective intervention for school settings.