Abstract
The present study examined the effects of use of mindfulness meditation CDs on college students' stress levels. It was predicted the use of meditation can positively affect student's sense of well-being and decrease student's stress levels. A convenience sample of 44 undergraduate students (n = 44) was divided and randomly assigned to either mindfulness meditation group (MT group) or delayed treatment control group (CTL group). All subjects completed three stress symptom surveys (SC1-90R, PSS-14, & CHIPS) to establish baseline measures. After a 6-week intervention, the MT group showed significantly greater improvements in reduction of stress related symptoms, specifically in Somatization and Depression, than the CTL group, as determined by the results of the post-intervention surveys.
Thesis Completion
2006
Semester
Fall
Advisor
Whitten, Shannon N.
Degree
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
College
College of Sciences
Degree Program
Psychology
Subjects
Dissertations, Academic -- Sciences; Sciences -- Dissertations, Academic
Format
Identifier
DP0028861
Language
English
Rights
Written permission granted by copyright holder to the University of Central Florida Libraries to digitize and distribute for nonprofit, educational purposes.
Access Status
Open Access
Length of Campus-only Access
None
Document Type
Honors in the Major Thesis
Accessibility Status
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Recommended Citation
Carter, Angela, "The Impact of Meditation CDs on College Students' Sense of Wellbeing" (2006). HIM 1990-2015. 582.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/honorstheses1990-2015/582