APS
31st APS Annual Convention · 2019
High Sensation Seeking, Anxiety and Cardiovascular Activity: Implications for Who Benefits from Mindfulness Meditation
- Bruce Diamond
William Paterson University - Savannah Crippen
WPU - Eleonora Gallagher
WPU - Ashley Mondragon
WPU - Rebecca Pavlick
WPU - Leah Watson
WPU - Melanie Liptak
William Paterson University - Daniel Roefaro
WPU
Abstract
Twenty college students participated. Greater mindfulness predicted lower: sensation seeking, mean HR and greater HR deceleration following meditation. High sensation seeking predicted smaller HR deceleration and decreased mindfulness. Meditation + low anxiety produced smaller HR deceleration. Personality, anxiety and HR may predict who and how individuals respond to meditation.
Prevention/Intervention