An Exploratory Study Examining Perceptions of Mindfulness and Mindful Practices among Freshmen Christian University Students

Autor/in	Valenti, Elizabeth
Titel	An Exploratory Study Examining Perceptions of Mindfulness and Mindful Practices among Freshmen Christian University Students
Quelle	In: Journal of Instructional Research, 12 (2023), S.15-31 (17 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	2159-0281
Schlagwörter	College Freshmen; Christianity; Religious Colleges; Metacognition; Activities; Student Attitudes; Student Behavior; Knowledge Level + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Studienanfänger; Christentum; Meta cognitive ability; Meta-cognition; Metakognitive Fähigkeit; Metakognition; Schülerverhalten; Student behaviour; Wissensbasis
Abstract	Mindfulness is an important metric of human functioning that has been a topic of cultural and academic attention over the past 30 years (Spijkerman et al., 2016) and can help to elevate one's awareness and internal psychological experience (Wielgosz et al., 2019). To date, there remains an absence of literature examining perceptions of mindfulness and mindful practices among college students, particularly among Christian students. The purpose of this mixed-methods, exploratory study was to better understand students' perception of mindfulness and assess current mindful practices. The participants (N = 107) were freshmen undergraduate college students enrolled in introductory psychology courses at a private, non-profit Christian university. Students completed a 9-question researcher-developed Mindfulness Awareness, Perception, and Practices questionnaire to assess perceptions and practices. Results of the thematic analysis revealed that approximately half of the students had a limited understanding of mindfulness, with several reporting disadvantages. Most students listed prayer as a consistent practice, with a much lesser percentage of students consistently engaging in other mindful activities. Implications for mindfulness education and the promotion of evidence-based methods, particularly among Christian communities, are discussed. (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	Center for Innovation in Research and Teaching at Grand Canyon University. 3300 West Camelback Road, Phoenix, AZ 85017. Tel: 602-639-6729; e-mail: cirt@gcu.edu; Web site: http://www.instructionalresearch.com
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2024/1/01