A School Intervention Helps Decrease Daily Stress While Enhancing Social Integration in Children

References

• Becker AE, Fay KE, Agnew-Blais J, Khan AN, Striegel-Moore RH, Gilman SE. Social network media exposure and adolescent eating pathology in Fiji. Br J Psychiatry. 2011;198(1):43–50. doi:10.1192/bjp.bp.110.078675.
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Hamer M, Stamatakis E, Mishra G. Psychological distress, television viewing, and physical activity in children aged 4 to12 years. Pediatrics. 2009;123(5):1263–1268. doi:10.1542/peds.2008-1523.
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Van der Wal MF, DeWit CA, Hirasing RA. Psychosocial health among young victims and offenders of direct and indirect bullying. Pediatrics. 2003;111(6):1312–1317. doi:10.1542/peds.111.6.1312.
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Bai S, Robles TF, Reynolds BM, Repetti RL. Children’s diurnal cortisol responses to negative events at school and home. Psychoneuroendocrino. 2017;83:150–158. doi:10.1016/j.psyneuen.2017.05.027.
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Peters E, Riksen‐Walraven JM, Cillessen AH, de Weerth C. Peer rejection and HPA activity in middle childhood: Friendship makes a difference. Child Dev. 2011;82(6):1906–1920. doi:10.1111/j.1467-8624.2011.01647.x.
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Trianes MV. Estrés en la Infancia. Madrid: Narcea; 2002.
   Google Scholar
• Vanaelst B, De Vriendt T, Ahrens W, et al. Prevalence of psychosomatic and emotional symptoms in European school-aged children and its relationship with childhood adversities: results from the IDEFICS study. Eur Child Adolesc Psychiatry. 2012;21(5):253–265. doi:10.1007/s00787-012-0258-9.
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Chrousos GP, Gold PW. The concepts of stress and stress system disorders: overview of physical and behavioral homeostasis. Jama. 1992;267(9):1244–1252. doi:10.1001/jama.1992.03480090092034.
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Cohen S, Doyle WJ, Turner RB, Alper CM, Skoner DP. Emotional style and susceptibility to the common cold. Psychosom Med. 2003;65(4):652–657. doi:10.1097/01.PSY.0000077508.57784.DA.
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Lupien SJ, Maheu F, Tu M, Fiocco A, Schramek TE. The effects of stress and stress hormones on human cognition: implications for the field of brain and cognition. Brain Cogn. 2007;65(3):209–237. doi:10.1016/j.bandc.2007.02.007.
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Sapolsky RM, Romero LM, Munck AU. How do glucocorticoids influence stress responses? Integrating permissive, suppressive, stimulatory, and preparative actions. Endocr Rev. 2000;21(1):55–89. doi:10.1210/edrv.21.1.0389.
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Pruessner JC, Wolf OT, Hellhammer DH, et al. Free cortisol levels after awakening: a reliable biological marker for the assessment of adrenocortical activity. Life Sci. 1997;61(26):2539–2549. doi:10.1016/S0024-3205(97)01008-4.
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Adam EK, Quinn ME, Tavernier R, McQuillan MT, Dahlke KA, Gilbert KE. Diurnal cortisol slopes and mental and physical health outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Psychoneuroendocrino. 2017;83:25–41. doi:10.1016/j.psyneuen.2017.05.018.
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Chin B, Murphy ML, Cohen S. Age moderates the association between social integration and diurnal cortisol measures. Psychoneuroendocrino. 2018;90:102–109. doi:10.1016/j.psyneuen.2018.02.008.
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Anagnostis P, Athyro VG, Tziomalos K, Karagiannis A, Mikhailidis DP. The pathogenetic role of cortisol in the metabolic syndrome: a hypothesis. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2009;94(8):2692–2701. doi:10.1210/jc.2009-0370.
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Brunner EJ, Hemingway H, Walker BR, et al. Adrenocortical, autonomic, and inflammatory causes of the metabolic syndrome: nested case-control study. Circulation. 2002;106(21):2659–2665. doi:10.1161/01.CIR.0000038364.26310.BD.
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Dekker M, Koper JW, Van Aken MO, et al. Salivary cortisol is related to atherosclerosis of carotid arteries. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2008;93(10):3741–3747. doi:10.1210/jc.2008-0496.
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• McEwen BS. In pursuit of resilience: stress, epigenetics, and brain plasticity. Ann NY Acad Sci. 2016;1373(1):56–64. doi:10.1111/nyas.13020.
   PubMedGoogle Scholar
• Ponzi D, Muehlenbein MP, Geary DC, Flinn MV. Cortisol, salivary alpha-amylase and children’s perceptions of their social networks. Soc Neurosci. 2016;11(2):164–174. doi:10.1080/17470919.2015.1045988.
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Cohen S, Janicki-Deverts D. Can we improve our physical health by altering our social networks? Perspect Psychol Sci. 2009;4(4):375–378. doi:10.1111/j.1745-6924.2009.01141.x.
   PubMedGoogle Scholar
• Shankar A, McMunn A, Banks J, Steptoe A. Loneliness, social isolation, and behavioral and biological health indicators in older adults. Health Psychol. 2011;30(4):377–385. doi:10.1037/a0022826.
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Hesketh T, Zhen Y, Lu L, Dong ZX, Jun YX, Xing ZW. Stress and psychosomatic symptoms in Chinese school children: cross-sectional survey. Arch Dis Child. 2010;95(2):136–140. doi:10.1136/adc.2009.171660.
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Kornienko O, Clemans KH, Out D, Granger DA. Friendship network position and salivary cortisol levels. Soc Neurosci. 2013;8(4):385–396. doi:10.1080/17470919.2013.795500.
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Kornienko O, Schaefer DR, Weren S, Hill GW, Granger DA. Cortisol and testosterone associations with social network dynamics. Horm Behav. 2016;80:92–102. doi:10.1016/j.yhbeh.2016.01.013.
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Spray J, Floyd B, Littleton J, Trnka S, Mattison S. Social group dynamics predict stress variability among children in a New Zealand classroom. Homo. 2018;69(1-2):50–61. doi:10.1016/j.jchb.2018.03.005.
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Flook L, Goldberg SB, Pinger L, Davidson RJ. Promoting prosocial behavior and self-regulatory skills in preschool children through a mindfulness-based kindness curriculum. Dev Psychol. 2015;51(1):44–51. doi:10.1037/a0038256.
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Lozada M, Carro N, Dʼadamo P, Barclay C. Stress management in children: a pilot study in 7 to 9 year olds. J Dev Behav Pediatr. 2014;35(2):144–147. doi:10.1097/DBP.0000000000000026.
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Lozada M, D’Adamo P, Carro N. Plasticity of altruistic behavior in children. J Moral Educ. 2014;43(1):75–88. doi:10.1080/03057240.2013.878244.
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Perry-Parrish C, Copeland-Linder N, Webb L, Sibinga EM. Mindfulness-based approaches for children and youth. Curr Probl Pediatr Adolesc Health Care. 2016;46(6):172–178. doi:10.1016/j.cppeds.2015.12.006.
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Bornemann B, Herbert BM, Mehling WE, Singer T. Differential changes in self-reported aspects of interoceptive awareness through 3 months of contemplative training. Front Psychol. 2014;5:1504. doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2014.01504.
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Farb N, Daubenmier J, Price CJ, et al. Interoception, contemplative practice, and health. Front Psychol. 2015;6:763. doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2015.00763.
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Ernst J, Northoff G, Böker H, Seifritz E, Grimm S. Interoceptive awareness enhances neural activity during empathy. Hum Brain Mapp. 2013;34(7):1615–1624. doi:10.1002/hbm.22014.
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Fukushima H, Terasawa Y, Umeda S. Association between interoception and empathy: evidence from heartbeat-evoked brain potential. Int J Psychophysiol. 2011;79(2):259–265. doi:10.1016/j.ijpsycho.2010.10.015.
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Grynberg D, Pollatos O. Perceiving one’s body shapes empathy. Physiol Behav. 2015;140:54–60. doi:10.1016/j.physbeh.2014.12.026.
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Ferri F, Ardizzi M, Ambrosecchia M, Gallese V. Closing the gap between the inside and the outside: interoceptive sensitivity and social distances. PLoS One. 2013;8(10):e75758. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0075758.
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Vliegenthart J, Noppe G, Van Rossum EFC, Koper JW, Raat H, Van den Akker E. Socioeconomic status in children is associated with hair cortisol levels as a biological measure of chronic stress. Psychoneuroendocrino. 2016;65:9–14. doi:10.1016/j.psyneuen.2015.11.022.
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Garaigordobil M. Programa Juego 6-8 Años. Juegos Cooperativos y Creativos Para Grupos de Niños de 6 a 8 Años. Madrid: Pirámide; 2005.
   Google Scholar
• Pruessner JC, Kirschbaum C, Meinlschmid G, Hellhammer DH. Two formulas for computation of the area under the curve represent measures of total hormone concentration versus time-dependent change. Psychoneuroendocrino. 2003;28(7):916–931. doi:10.1016/S0306-4530(02)00108-7.
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Kalfus GR, Berler ES. Test-retest reliability of Sociometric Questionnaires across four grade levels. J Clin Child Psychol. 1985;14(4):345–347. doi:10.1207/s15374424jccp1404_13.
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Fuentes MA, Cárdenas JP, Carro N, Lozada M. Development and complex dynamics at school environment. Complexity. 2018;3963061:1–10. doi:10.1155/2018/3963061.
   Google Scholar
• Cillessen A. Sociometric methods. In: Rubin K, Bukowski W, Laureen B, eds. Handbook of Peer Interactions, Relationships, and Groups. New York, NY: The Guilford Press; 2009. p. 82–99.
   Google Scholar
• Martín E. The influence of diverse interaction contexts on students’ sociometric status. Span J Psychol. 2011;14(1):88–98. doi:10.5209/rev_SJOP.2011.v14.n1.7.
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Pérez JI, Garaigordobil M, Adrada Z, De Miguel L. Effects of an education program for coexistence on creative and socio-emotional development factors for children aged 7–11 years. SUMMA Psicol. 2011;8(2):5–17. doi:10.18774/448x.2011.8.83.
   Google Scholar
• Raposa EB, Laws HB, Ansell EB. Prosocial behavior mitigates the negative effects of stress in everyday life. Clin Psychol Sci. 2016;4(4):691–698. doi:10.1177/2167702615611073.
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Schonert-Reichl KA, Oberle E, Lawlor MS, et al. Enhancing cognitive and social–emotional development through a simple-to-administer mindfulness-based school program for elementary school children: a randomized controlled trial. Dev Psychol. 2015;51(1):52–66. doi:10.1037/a0038454.
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Ali A, Weiss TR, Dutton A, et al. Mindfulness-based stress reduction for adolescents with functional somatic syndromes: a pilot cohort study. J Pediatr. 2017;183:184–190. doi:10.1016/j.jpeds.2016.12.053.
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Meiklejohn J, Phillips C, Freedman ML, et al. Integrating mindfulness training into K-12 education: fostering the resilience of teachers and students. Mindfulness. 2012;3(4):291–307. doi:10.1007/s12671-012-0094-5.
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Sibinga EM, Webb L, Ghazarian SR, Ellen JM. School-based mindfulness instruction: an RCT. Pediatrics. 2016;137(1):e20152532. doi:10.1542/peds.2015-2532.
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Fuentes MA, Cardenas JP, Carro N, Lozada M. Social network plasticity in children. Transylv Rev. 2018b;26(25):1–15.
   Google Scholar
• Garland EL, Hanley AW, Baker AK, Howard MO. Biobehavioral mechanisms of mindfulness as a treatment for chronic stress: an RDoC perspective. Chronic Stress. 2017;1:247054701771191–247054701771110. doi:10.1177/2470547017711912.
   Google Scholar