A Moment of Mindfulness: Computer-Mediated Mindfulness Practice Increases State Mindfulness.
Three studies investigated the use of a 5-minute, computer-mediated mindfulness practice in increasing levels of state mindfulness. In Study 1, 54 high school students completed the computer-mediated mindfulness practice in a lab setting and Toronto Mindfulness Scale (TMS) scores were measured before and after the practice. In Study 2 (N = 90) and Study 3 (N = 61), the mindfulness practice was tested with an entirely online sample to test the delivery of the 5-minute mindfulness practice via the internet. In Study 2 and 3, we found a significant increase in TMS scores in the mindful condition, but not in the control condition. These findings highlight the impact of a brief, mindfulness practice for single-session, computer-mediated use to increase mindfulness as a state.
Centre for the Study of Group Processes, School of Psychology, University of Kent, Canterbury, United Kingdom.
Lynsey
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Mahmood
Centre for the Study of Group Processes, School of Psychology, University of Kent, Canterbury, United Kingdom.
Tim
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Hopthrow
Centre for the Study of Group Processes, School of Psychology, University of Kent, Canterbury, United Kingdom.
Georgina
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Randsley de Moura
D000293:Adolescent; D003201:Computers; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D064866:Mindfulness