Conscious self-regulation of students in the MBSR program (based on the SSRB-98 inventory)

Abstract

The article examines the characteristics of conscious self-regulation among students based on V. I. Morosanova's "Self-Regulation Profile - 98" (SRP - 98) methodology. The study involved 515 students from first to fourth year of study. The main indicators of self-regulation - planning, modeling, programming, evaluation of results, and flexibility-were analyzed using corresponding scales. The research findings demonstrated that the majority of students had a moderate level of self-regulation development. According to the total sample, 58.9% of students demonstrated a moderate level, 28.0% showed a high level, and 13.1% exhibited a low level of self-regulation. The best-developed components were planning and evaluation of results. In contrast, programming and flexibility emerged as the weakest components of students' self-regulation.

The article discusses the potential of a mindfulness-based stress reduction programme (MBSR) as a tool for developing the identified characteristics of self-regulation. MBSR practices may contribute to individuals' ability to observe their present-moment experience, regulate emotional reactions, flexibly modify behavioral patterns, and enhance self-reflection. However, the presented findings characterize the self-regulation profile of students prior to MBSR implementation rather than describing the direct effect of the programme itself.