Psychology
Classroom anxiety reduction based on mindfulness training
Document Type
Poster Presentation
Location
Indianapolis, IN
Subject Area
Psychology
Start Date
11-4-2014 12:00 PM
End Date
11-4-2014 12:59 PM
Sponsor
Russell Coulter-Kern (Manchester University)
Description
The purpose of our study is to reduce the amount of anxiety that college students feel by enhancing mindfulness. Mindfulness is being more aware of the present moment in a nonjudgmental way through being aware of our own sensations, thoughts, and bodily states while encouraging openness to new experiences and being more curious and accepting (Hofmann, 2010). Research has shown that mindfulness is a good way to reduce anxiety through sustained attention and being open (Tran, 2013). We hypothesize that mindfulness training will reduce the anxiety experienced before a college class. The mindfulness training should teach students how to relax, focus on the present moment, and not think about the things that might be making them anxious.
Classroom anxiety reduction based on mindfulness training
Indianapolis, IN
The purpose of our study is to reduce the amount of anxiety that college students feel by enhancing mindfulness. Mindfulness is being more aware of the present moment in a nonjudgmental way through being aware of our own sensations, thoughts, and bodily states while encouraging openness to new experiences and being more curious and accepting (Hofmann, 2010). Research has shown that mindfulness is a good way to reduce anxiety through sustained attention and being open (Tran, 2013). We hypothesize that mindfulness training will reduce the anxiety experienced before a college class. The mindfulness training should teach students how to relax, focus on the present moment, and not think about the things that might be making them anxious.
