2 papers in the library · 194 citations · publishing 2015-2021
The Oxford Handbook of Meditation January 13, 2021 Katherine M. Auty
Abstract In recent years interest in the use of meditation programs in prison has grown considerably, yet empirical research evidence for their effectiveness has been slower to accumulate. This chapter explores the application of meditation programs that take place within prison walls and evaluates their effectiveness in three key areas: (i) mental health and psychological wellbeing; (ii)...
International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology August 28, 2015 Katherine M. Auty, Aiden Cope, Alison Liebling 194 citations
This article presents results from a systematic review and two meta-analyses that examine whether prison yoga and meditation programs are significantly related to increased psychological well-being and improvements in the behavioural functioning of prisoners. Comprehensive searches of the empirical literature were conducted up to December 2014. Participants who completed yoga or meditation...