Prevalence and patterns of use of mantra, mindfulness and spiritual meditation among adults in the United States.
BMC Complement Altern Med June 15, 2017 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-017-1827-8 (opens in new tab) via PubMed Central
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractAn estimated 14.2% of U.S. adults have practiced some form of meditation in the past 12 months, with mindfulness meditation being the most common (9.9%), followed by spiritual meditation (5.4%) and mantra meditation (3.9%). The analysis of data from the 2017 National Health Interview Survey shows that meditation use varies by sociodemographic characteristics, with higher prevalence among women, middle-aged adults, and those with higher education levels. Many adults who meditate also use other complementary health approaches such as yoga or chiropractic care.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Cross-sectional survey Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Population | U.S. adults |
| Key finding | Mindfulness meditation is the most prevalent form of meditation among U.S. adults, practiced by 9.9% in the past 12 months. |
Abstract
Prevalence and patterns of use of mantra, mindfulness and spiritual meditation among adults in the United States.