The experience of transcendental meditation in middle school students: a qualitative report.
Explore (New York, N.Y.) January 1, 2006 Cara Rosaen, Rita Benn
Seventh-grade students who practiced Transcendental Meditation for one year described three main benefits: a growing state of restful alertness, improvements in emotional intelligence (self-control, self-reflection, and flexibility in emotional response), and better academic performance. The state of restful alertness appeared central to helping students look inward, regulate their behavior, and focus on school tasks. The findings suggest that TM may support social-emotional capacities needed during adolescence, though the authors call for further empirical validation.