The Effects of Mindfulness Meditation on Hope and Stress
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| Title: | The Effects of Mindfulness Meditation on Hope and Stress |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Munoz, Ricky T., Hoppes, Steve, Hellman, Chan M., Brunk, Kara L., Bragg, Jedidiah E., Cummins, Carissa |
| Source: | Research on Social Work Practice. Sep 2018 28(6):696-707. |
| Availability: | SAGE Publications. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: journals@sagepub.com; Web site: http://sagepub.com |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 12 |
| Publication Date: | 2018 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Metacognition, Stress Variables, Psychological Patterns, Correlation, Employee Attitudes, Outcomes of Treatment |
| Geographic Terms: | Oklahoma |
| DOI: | 10.1177/1049731516674319 |
| ISSN: | 1049-7315 |
| Abstract: | Purpose: To evaluate mindfulness meditation as an antecedent of reductions in stress and increases in hope. Method: A quasi-experimental design (N = 46; meditation group, n = 23; comparison group, n = 23) using a community sample was used to evaluate the impact of mindfulness meditation on stress and hope. A path analysis was also used to model a directional relationship between meditation participation and increases in hope mediated by reductions in stress. Results: The data indicated that the meditation group exhibited significantly higher hope and lower stress than the comparison group. The path analysis indicated that reductions in stress fully mediated the relationship between mindfulness meditation and increases in hope. Discussion: The data support that meditation can increase hope via stress reduction. The results suggest a need for further research into mindfulness meditation and hope, especially since increasing hope is a fundamental aim of strengths-based practice. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Number of References: | 84 |
| Entry Date: | 2018 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1188457 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Purpose: To evaluate mindfulness meditation as an antecedent of reductions in stress and increases in hope. Method: A quasi-experimental design (N = 46; meditation group, n = 23; comparison group, n = 23) using a community sample was used to evaluate the impact of mindfulness meditation on stress and hope. A path analysis was also used to model a directional relationship between meditation participation and increases in hope mediated by reductions in stress. Results: The data indicated that the meditation group exhibited significantly higher hope and lower stress than the comparison group. The path analysis indicated that reductions in stress fully mediated the relationship between mindfulness meditation and increases in hope. Discussion: The data support that meditation can increase hope via stress reduction. The results suggest a need for further research into mindfulness meditation and hope, especially since increasing hope is a fundamental aim of strengths-based practice. |
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| ISSN: | 1049-7315 |
| DOI: | 10.1177/1049731516674319 |
