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Social Sciences Differential effects

2 papers

Differential Experimental Effects of a Short Bout of Walking, Meditation, or Combination of Walking and Meditation on State Anxiety Among Young Adults

Meghan K. Edwards, Simon Rosenbaum, Paul D. Loprinzi
American Journal of Health Promotion Summary & key facts 2017 36 citations

This randomized trial tested whether a single short bout of walking, meditation, or a combination changed short-term anxiety in young adults. One hundred ten university students (mean age 21.4 years) were randomly assigned to 10 minutes of walking, 10 minutes of meditation, walking then meditation, meditation then walking, or sitting.…

Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions Sleep and related disorders Urban Green Space and Health

Differential effects of a brief body scan session on pain and anxiety levels

Geneviève Bouchard, Janelle Gallant
Counselling and Psychotherapy Research Summary & key facts 2024 0 citations

This study tested a single 14‑minute body scan on 355 undergraduate and graduate students. Participants filled in questionnaires before and after the exercise to measure current anxiety and pain and to classify people as having low or high everyday symptoms. The results showed the body scan reduced anxiety and pain…

Art Therapy and Mental Health Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions Virtual Reality Applications and Impacts
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