Model
Digital Document
Publisher
Florida Atlantic University
Description
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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