[Impact of a training program in full consciousness (mindfulness) in the measure of growth and personal self-realization].
This research focused on the impact of a full awareness (mindfulness) program on the sense of growth and personal self-realization in a sample of secondary school students. A randomized controlled design with an experimental group and waiting-list group was implemented. The Self-concept and Self-actualization Questionnaire (AURE) was used as dependent variable and was administrated before and after running the mindfulness program. The results show a statistically significant difference between pre-test and post-test scores on all factors and subfactors of the AURE. It is concluded that a program of meditation, focused on mindfulness training, may be a valid and appropriate instrument to improve a personal sense of self-realization and growth. It is also suggested that the use of such a program could be complementary with the Instructional-Emotive Program for Personal Growth and Self-realization (PIECAP) psycho-educational program.
Universidad de Almería, Almería, Spain.
Clemente
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Franco Justo
Manuel
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de la Fuente Arias
Margarita
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Salvador Granados
D000293:Adolescent; D001364:Awareness; D003243:Consciousness; D004645:Empathy; D005260:Female; D006803:Human Development; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D008297:Male; D015397:Program Evaluation; D000297:Psychology, Adolescent; D012649:Self Concept; D020377:Self Efficacy; D012655:Self-Evaluation Programs; D026443:Spiritual Therapies / Q000193:education*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D055815:Young Adult