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Includes bibliography.
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Florida Atlantic University
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2013
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2013
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Mindfulness refers to the ability to think in the present moment and to be
cognizant of one's own thoughts and physical state. We examined whether openness to
experience and religiosity affected the experience of mindfulness. Undergraduate college
students underwent a 55-minute session learning about mindfulness techniques and
various meditations such as body relaxation meditation, a nature meditation, and a guided
imagery meditation. After completing the session, participants completed post-treatment
questionnaires and one week later they completed follow-up questionnaires. Participants
showed an increase in mindfulness immediately following the session and one week later.
They also experienced a decrease in stress one week later. In addition, openness to
experience was positively correlated with general mindfulness, mindfulness experienced
during the session, and mindfulness experienced one week later. The findings and their
implications for college student mental health will be discussed.
cognizant of one's own thoughts and physical state. We examined whether openness to
experience and religiosity affected the experience of mindfulness. Undergraduate college
students underwent a 55-minute session learning about mindfulness techniques and
various meditations such as body relaxation meditation, a nature meditation, and a guided
imagery meditation. After completing the session, participants completed post-treatment
questionnaires and one week later they completed follow-up questionnaires. Participants
showed an increase in mindfulness immediately following the session and one week later.
They also experienced a decrease in stress one week later. In addition, openness to
experience was positively correlated with general mindfulness, mindfulness experienced
during the session, and mindfulness experienced one week later. The findings and their
implications for college student mental health will be discussed.
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28 p.
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FA00003522
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Includes bibliography.
Thesis (B.A.)--Florida Atlantic University, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College, 2013.
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2013
Date Created Backup
2013
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2013
Date Created (EDTF)
2013
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2013
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FAU
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FA00003522
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Attributed name: Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College
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Levy, Morgan
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28 p.
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Right mindfulness leads to right livelihood: exploring the connections between mindfulness, stress, religiosity, and personality
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Copyright © is held by the author, with permission granted to Florida Atlantic University to digitize, archive and distribute this item for non-profit research and educational purposes. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires permission of the copyright holder.
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2013
2013
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, Fla.
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Florida Atlantic University Libraries
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Boca Raton, Fla.
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FAU Digital Library
Title
Right mindfulness leads to right livelihood: exploring the connections between mindfulness, stress, religiosity, and personality
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Right mindfulness leads to right livelihood: exploring the connections between mindfulness, stress, religiosity, and personality