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ArticleFrontiers in psychology2025

Nature-based mind-body intervention for test anxiety in adolescents: a feasibility study.

Xuan Zeng, Yarui Zhang, Ziyan Chu, Tianyong Chen

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Article in Frontiers in psychology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Xuan ZengState Key Laboratory of Cognitive Science and Mental Health, Institute of Psychology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China.
Yarui ZhangState Key Laboratory of Cognitive Science and Mental Health, Institute of Psychology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China.
Ziyan ChuCollege of Liberal Arts & Sciences, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL, United States.
Tianyong ChenState Key Laboratory of Cognitive Science and Mental Health, Institute of Psychology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Introduction: Traditional interventions for test anxiety often fall short of addressing the specific needs of adolescents and educational institutions due to issues of stigmatization and professionalization. In contrast, nature-based interventions (NBIs) have gained traction for their potential to enhance mental health, as they are generally accepted and cost-effective, thereby offering a promising alternative for alleviating test anxiety. Methods: This study seeks to investigate the feasibility of a nature-based mind- body intervention (NMI) designed to reduce test anxiety among adolescents by integrating elements of NBIs and mind-body therapies (MBTs). Results: The findings suggest that NMI can significantly diminish excessive test anxiety and academic stress, along with alleviating symptoms of general anxiety and depression. Discussion: This approach presents a low-stigma, low-cost strategy for managing test anxiety in adolescents and offers valuable insights for mental health policymakers. Furthermore, it may enhance academic performance and broaden educational access for disadvantaged populations in developing countries.

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adolescentanxietydepressionnature-based mind–body interventiontest anxiety

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PMID40271377
PMCPMC12015724

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