Effects of a Non-Face-to-Face Mindfulness Meditation Program on Anxiety, Stress, and Well-Being in an Office Worker: A Single Case Study
Hee Suk Ko, Ha Rang Lee, Sung Bong Kim
Liberal Arts Innovation Center March 31, 2026 DOI: 10.54698/kl.2026.20.533 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Qualitative single case study Case report Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 1 |
| Population | Male office worker with occupational stress and status anxiety |
| Intervention | Mindfulness meditation |
| Duration | Eight-session program |
| Topics | Anxiety Meditation |
| Key findings | The participant's change process involved four interrelated categories: awareness and acceptance of anxiety, transition from self-criticism to self-compassion, expanded daily self-regulation, and commitment to sustained practice. He shifted from avoiding anxiety to recognizing it as a bodily signal and responding with pause and observation, internalizing mindfulness as a lifelong companion. |
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.
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