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Rokas Perskaudas

2 papers in the library · publishing 2017

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Perceptions of Mindfulness in a Low-Income, Primarily African American Treatment-Seeking Sample

Mindfulness December 1, 2017 Claire Adams Spears, Sean C. Houchins, Wendy P. Bamatter et al.

Individuals with low socioeconomic status (SES) and members of racial/ethnic minority groups often experience profound disparities in mental health and physical well-being. Mindfulness-based interventions show promise for improving mood and health behaviors in higher-SES and non-Latino White populations. However, research is needed to explore what types of adaptations, if any, are needed to...

DOI: 10.1007/s12671-017-0720-3 (opens in new tab) Full text (opens in new tab) Mindfulness-based interventions Racial/ethnic minorities Low socioeconomic status Qualitative research

Collegiate Athletes' Expectations and Experiences with Mindful Sport Performance Enhancement.

Journal of clinical sport psychology September 2017 Erin G. Mistretta, Carol R Glass, Claire A Spears et al.

Although mindfulness training for athletes is an area of increasing interest, few studies have focused on the qualitative experiences of athletes in such programs. Prior to beginning six sessions of mindful sport performance enhancement (MSPE) training, 45 mixed-sport collegiate athletes reported what they hoped and expected to get from the training, and responded afterward to open-ended...