The Impact of Meditation on Learning among College Students: An Experimental Research Study
Khritish Swargiary
preprint DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-3477802/v1 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Randomized controlled trial |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 50 |
| Population | College students from diverse academic disciplines |
| Intervention | Structured meditation program |
| Topics | Meditation |
| Key findings | Meditation had a significant positive impact on learning outcomes among college students, based on pre-test and post-test comparisons between a meditation group and a control group. The authors suggest this indicates potential benefits of meditation in educational settings. |
Abstract
Abstract This experimental research study investigates the effects of meditation on learning outcomes among college students. A sample of 50 college students from diverse academic disciplines was randomly assigned to two groups: the Meditation Group (n = 25) and the Control Group (n = 25). The Meditation Group participated in a structured meditation program, while the Control Group did not engage in any meditation practices. Learning outcomes were assessed using a pre-test and post-test. The results of this study indicate that meditation has a significant positive impact on learning among college students, suggesting its potential benefits in educational settings.
Comparable studies
Other randomized controlled trials on meditation, most cited first.
| Study | Year | Design | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alterations in Brain and Immune Function Produced by Mindfulness Meditation Healthy employees in a work environment | 2003 | Randomized controlled trial | n = 41 |
| Prevention of relapse/recurrence in major depression by mindfulness-based cognitive therapy. Recovered recurrently depressed patients | 2000 | Randomized controlled trial | n = 145 |
| Open hearts build lives: Positive emotions, induced through loving-kindness meditation, build consequential personal resources. Working adults | 2008 | Randomized controlled trial | n = 139 |
| Short-term meditation training improves attention and self-regulation Undergraduate Chinese students | 2007 | Randomized controlled trial | n = 40 |
| Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Depression: Replication and Exploration of Differential Relapse Prevention Effects. Recovered recurrently depressed patients | 2004 | Randomized controlled trial | n = 73 |