Ancient poems, modern joy: tang poetry classes boost happiness in minority students

NCT ID NCT06057142

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Hong Kong Metropolitan University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This pilot study tested whether fun activities for reciting Tang poems could increase happiness and language skills in 48 ethnic minority primary school students in Hong Kong. Children attended three weekly poetry sessions and a performance show. Researchers measured how many poems they could recite and their happiness levels. The study is small and had no control group, so results are preliminary.

What this could mean

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Active substance: Fun activities for reciting Tang poems
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple, cultural activity to improve happiness and language skills in ethnic minority children.
What could go wrong: This is a very small pilot study with no control group, so results may not be reliable or generalizable. The effect on happiness is subjective and hard to measure.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Psychological Well-Being

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ACCULTURATION ETHNIC MINORITY HAPPINESS WELL-BEING, PSYCHOLOGICAL

Contacts and locations

Locations

Hong Kong Christian Service

Hong Kong, 000000, Hong Kong

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