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Mindfulness Strategies for Metacognitive Skills Training in Special Education: The Role of Virtual Reality

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  • Eleni Mitsea

    (Net Media Lab Mind - Brain R&D ΙΙΤ - N.C.S.R. "Demokritos" , Athens, Greece / Information & Communication Systems Engineering Department, University of the Aegean, Samos)

  • Athanasios Drigas

    (Net Media Lab Mind - Brain R&D ΙΙΤ - N.C.S.R. "Demokritos" , Athens, Greece)

  • Charalampos Skianis

    (University of the Aegean, Information & Communication Systems Engineering Department, Samos, Greece)

Abstract

The purpose of the current review study is to provide representative evidence regarding the effectiveness of mindfulness training strategies on the development of metacognitive skills for people with special education needs. In addition, we explore the role of virtual reality in the efficacy of mindfulness interventions among people with learning disabilities, neurodevelopmental disorders, intellectual disabilities, and behavioral disorders. In addition, we present innovative mindfulness training strategies, appropriate for metacognitive skills training in special education. Finally, we seek the features that possibly make virtual reality a fertile ground for the implementation of mindfulness training. The results showed that mindfulness training improves the metacognitive skills needed for the inclusion of people with disabilities. Virtual reality constitutes an effective assistive technology that can facilitate mindfulness training in various contexts, accelerating positive outcomes in mental and physical health, academic performance, and well-being.

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  • Eleni Mitsea & Athanasios Drigas & Charalampos Skianis, 2022. "Mindfulness Strategies for Metacognitive Skills Training in Special Education: The Role of Virtual Reality," Technium Social Sciences Journal, Technium Science, vol. 35(1), pages 232-262, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:tec:journl:v:35:y:2022:i:1:p:232-262
    DOI: 10.47577/tssj.v35i1.7275
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    1. Eleni Mitsea & Athanasios Drigas & Charalampos Skianis, 2022. "Breathing, Attention and Consciousness in Sync: The role of Breathing Training, Metacognition and Virtual Reality," Technium Social Sciences Journal, Technium Science, vol. 29(1), pages 79-97, March.
    2. Eleni Mitsea & Athanasios Drigas & Charalampos Skianis, 2022. "Metacognition in Autism Spectrum Disorder: Digital Technologies in Metacognitive Skills Training," Technium Social Sciences Journal, Technium Science, vol. 31(1), pages 153-173, May.
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    4. Eleni Mitsea & Athanasios Drigas & Charalabos Skianis, 2022. "ICTs and Speed Learning in Special Education: High-Consciousness Training Strategies for High-Capacity Learners through Metacognition Lens," Technium Social Sciences Journal, Technium Science, vol. 27(1), pages 230-252, January.
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    8. Aggeliki Zavitsanou & Athanasios Drigas, 2021. "Nutrition in mental and physical health," Technium Social Sciences Journal, Technium Science, vol. 23(1), pages 67-77, September.
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    Keywords

    Mindfulness strategies; special education; attentional control; emotional regulation; self-control; self-observation; self-awareness; inhibition control; executive functions; virtual reality; neuro-linguistic programming; positive psychology;
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