A twelve-week meditation program (one hour daily, five days per week) significantly improved visual perception and reduced aggression in state-level male shooting players aged 18–25. Thirty participants were randomly assigned to either a meditation group or a control group that continued regular training. The meditation group showed statistically significant improvements in both psychological variables, while the control group showed no significant changes. The findings suggest that regular meditation can enhance perceptual abilities and regulate aggressive tendencies, and may serve as a complementary psychological training method for shooting athletes.
Meditation, particularly Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction and Transcendental Meditation, shows promise as a complementary treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder. A review of 28 studies found that meditation aids emotional control, reduces stress, and improves overall mental health. A Chi-square test showed no strong association between meditation type and symptom reduction, but effect sizes were moderate to strong (Cohen's d > 0.5), supporting meditation's therapeutic value. Variability in techniques and participant adherence remain challenges. More large-scale randomized controlled trials are needed to establish standardized protocols and evaluate long-term effectiveness.