An Examination of the Possibility of Loving-Kindness and Compassion Meditation for Pregnant Women: A Preliminary Study
M. Kim, J. Heo, Wan-Suk Gim
June 30, 2017 DOI: 10.17547/kjsr.2017.25.2.145 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Exploratory pilot study |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 8 |
| Population | Pregnant women |
| Intervention | Loving-kindness and compassion meditation (LKCM) |
| Duration | 4-week program |
| Topics | Meditation |
| Key points | LKCM showed potential for improving psychological comfort and positive relationship with the fetus in pregnant women. |
Abstract
Loving-kindness and compassion meditation (LKCM) is known to be effective in improving mental health and interpersonal relationships. An exploratory pilot study was conducted with the aim of examining the feasibility of LKCM which known to be effective in improving mental health and interpersonal relationships for pregnant women. Measures of stress, depression, maternal fetal attachment, mindfulness and self-compassion of subjects (n=8) were obtained at baseline, and after a 4-weeks LKCM program to identify effectiveness and supplements. Based on a focus group interview, phenomenological analysis was also conducted. The results showed that improvement potential of psychological comfort, positive relationship with fetus as well as complementary points for session contents and home training. We hope that this study will broaden understanding for the development of LKCM for pregnant women and promote further research.
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| Intensive meditation training, immune cell telomerase activity, and psychological mediators. Retreat participants and matched controls | 2011 | Controlled trial with wait-list control group | n = 60 |
| The Effectiveness of Mindfulness Training for Children with ADHD and Mindful Parenting for their Parents Children aged 8-12 with ADHD and their parents | 2011 | Within-group waitlist controlled trial | n = 22 |
Citations in the library
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- Development and Effects of a Loving-Kindness and Compassion Meditation Program to Improve Maternal-Fetal Attachment Stress December 31, 2019
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