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APS Virtual Poster Showcase · 2020

The Effect of Mindfulness-Based Meditation on College Students’ Stress

Virtual · June 2020

Poster Sessions · Clinical Science

  • Jordan Sieja
    Eastern Michigan University
  • Michelle Fernando
    Eastern Michigan University
  • Ellen Koch
    Eastern Michigan University
  • Michelle Byrd
    Eastern Michigan University
  • Kristina Brookshire-Gay
    Eastern Michigan University

Abstract

The current study evaluated the effects of mindfulness meditation with undergraduate students. Linear regression revealed practicing mindfulness meditation significantly predicted Perceived Stress Scale and Mindful Attention Awareness Scale scores. Moreover, participants valued practicing mindfulness meditation and expressed a desire to implement programs in universities to learn stress reduction strategies.

Stress