APS
2026 APS Annual Convention · 2026
Does a Digital Well-Being App Influence Later Outside Meditation Engagement? Evidence from a Randomized Trial
- Ziyue Zhang
University of Wisconsin - Madison - Ziyue Zhang
University of Wisconsin - Madison - Ziyue Zhang
University of Wisconsin Madison - Cecilia Nam
University of Wisconsin - Madison - Zishan Jiwani
University of Wisconsin - Madison - Wendy Lau
University of Wisconsin - Madison - Richard Davidson
University of Wisconsin - Madison - Simon Goldberg
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Abstract
A randomized trial (n=1,157) tested whether a four-week digital meditation program encouraged ongoing meditation with others. Meditation significantly increased odds of meditating with others 3-months post-intervention but not immediately post-intervention relative to usual care. No differences emerged relative to psychoeducation. Later behavior was significantly predicted by baseline engagement.
