This study investigated the effects of Yoga with or without mindfulness as a mental health and wellness intervention. College students (N = 79; 5 Male, 74 Female) were randomly assigned to one of three groups: yoga with an emphasis on mindfulness (Y-EM) (N = 26), yoga with no emphasis on mindfulness (Y) (N = 28), or a control group (N = 25). It was hypothesized that both yoga groups would be superior to a control group in improving psychological health, and that the mindfulness yoga group (Y-EM) would be the most effective. After participation in four weekly, 45 minute yoga sessions, an ANCOVA on posttest scores measuring aspects of psychological well-being showed statistically significant differences and large effect sizes between the intervention group(s) and the control group on measures of positive affect, mental health, relaxation, and mindfulness. The overall results provided partial support for the hypotheses, but high attrition rates and sample size limitations precluded more definitive conclusions. / A Thesis submitted to the Department of Educational Psychology and Learning Systems in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Masters of
Science/Educational Specialist. / Fall Semester, 2011. / November 1, 2011. / Includes bibliographical references.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:fsu.edu/oai:fsu.digital.flvc.org:fsu_182699 |
| Contributors | Bourgoin, Kadie Ann (authoraut), Department of Educational Psychology and Learning Systems (degree granting department), Florida State University (degree granting institution) |
| Publisher | Florida State University, Florida State University |
| Source Sets | Florida State University |
| Language | English, English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Text, text |
| Format | 1 online resource, computer, application/pdf |
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