An interpretative phenomenological analysis of daily meditation and its impact on one’s sense of self
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews June 30, 2024 Oliver Lawrence, Kerem Kemal Soylemez, Joanne Lusher et al. 3 citations
Daily meditation improves sense of self by increasing kindness, compassion, and relationship quality, while reducing stress and enhancing awareness, mental clarity, and spirituality. In a qualitative study using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis, six participants reported feeling more positive and calmer in daily living, with better self-perception and perspective of mind. Physical changes included greater bodily connection to breathing. Enhanced feelings of spirituality and consciousness beyond the self were also noted. These findings suggest meditation may benefit social health issues like poor relationship quality or social exclusion by boosting compassion and awareness, and can aid positive self-perception and identity.