Effects of a Non-Face-to-Face Mindfulness Meditation Program on Anxiety, Stress, and Well-Being in an Office Worker: A Single Case Study

Abstract

This study explored the effects and change processes of a non-face-to-face mindfulness meditation program for a male office worker experiencing occupational stress and status anxiety. The participant completed an eight-session, Zoom-based program, and the data were analyzed using a qualitative single case study approach. Analysis revealed that the process of change evolved through four interrelated categories: awareness and acceptance of anxiety, the transition from self-criticism to self-compassion, the expansion of daily self-regulation, and commitment to sustained practice. Initially, the participant perceived anxiety as an object of avoidance; however, through mindfulness practice, he learned to recognize it as a bodily signal and shifted his response pattern by pausing and observing rather than reacting. Moreover, he developed a self-accepting attitude, and the attention and self-regulatory skills acquired through meditation led to observable changes in daily behavior. By the conclusion of the program, the participant internalized mindfulness as a lifelong companion and established a strong intention for long-term practice. These findings suggest that non-face-to-face mindfulness meditation can serve as an effective intervention for enhancing emotional regulation and overall quality of life among office workers.