Table 2.
Participant demographics and baseline characteristics.
| Mindfulness meditation (n = 52) | Active control (n = 48) | Statistic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Demographic | |||
| Age (yrs) | 11.73 (0.45) | 11.85 (0.36) | F = 2.30 |
| Female (%) | 44% | 48% | χ2 = 0.14 |
| Baseline characteristics | |||
| Global affect (STAI-C) | 453.90 (222.56) | 425.85 (239.40) | F= 0.51 |
| Positive affect (STAI-C) | 491.17 (117.76) | 511.06 (114.35) | F= 0.73 |
| Mindfulness (CAMS-R) | 33.00 (5.58) | 32.94 (5.55) | F= 0.01 |
| Self-compassion (SCS) | 3.36 (0.58) | 3.16 (0.64) | F= 2.71 |
Note. Data on race/ethnicity and socioeconomic status/free and reduced price lunches was not collected. CAMS-R = Cognitive and Affective Mindfulness Scale-Revised; SCS = Self-Compassion Scale; STAI-C = Spielberger Anxiety Inventory-Child version. Mean values are displayed with standard deviations in parentheses where applicable.