Mindfulness Meditation to Improve Body Awareness
Kimberly A. Szucs, Jennie Dyer, Melissa Lees
American Journal of Occupational Therapy August 1, 2020 DOI: 10.5014/ajot.2020.74s1-po2901 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Quantitative study Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Population | College students |
| Intervention | Mindfulness meditation |
| Duration | Two weeks |
| Topics | Meditation |
| Key points | The authors report that two weeks of mindfulness meditation was associated with increases in both mindfulness and body awareness in college students, based on preliminary data analysis. They argue these findings support mindfulness meditation as a means to enhance health, well-being, and quality of life. |
Abstract
Date Presented 03/26/20 In today’s technology-based world, prolonged device use is common among college students. This quantitative study explores the effect of two weeks of mindfulness meditation on body awareness in college students. Based on preliminary data analysis, there is an increase in both mindfulness and body awareness in the target population. These current findings support the advancement of the profession, in that mindfulness meditation can maximize health, well-being, and quality of life for all people. Primary Author and Speaker: Kimberly Szucs Additional Authors and Speakers: Jennie Dyer, Melissa Lees