JOURNAL ARTICLE

The plateau experience and Chinese martial arts: A programme to enhance student self-esteem.

  • Published In: Transpersonal Psychology Review, 2024, v. 25, n. 1. P. 25 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Buckler, Scott; Moore, Harriett 3 of 3

Abstract

This article focuses on the development and evaluation of the Mindful Movement Programme (MMP), a martial arts-inspired intervention designed to enhance self-esteem and mental wellbeing in children. The MMP adapts simplified techniques from Wing Chun Kuen and Bāguàzhäng, removing elements that could cause injury or be misapplied, and was tested in a four-week quasi-experimental study with 11-year-old participants. Results showed a statistically significant increase in both trait and state self-esteem for children in the experimental group, while self-esteem decreased in the control group; qualitative feedback highlighted experiences of relaxation, enjoyment, and absorption, aligning with Maslow’s concept of the plateau experience—a state of calmness and self-transcendence. The study suggests that such a safe, inclusive, and easy-to-learn programme could be feasibly implemented in school settings to support children’s mental health, especially in the context of increased anxiety and depression following the Covid-19 pandemic.

Additional Information

  • Source:Transpersonal Psychology Review. 2024/01, Vol. 25, Issue 1, p25
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Film
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:1366-6991
  • DOI:10.53841/bpstran.2024.25.1.25
  • Accession Number:177750420
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