abstract: An exploratory qualitative study was conducted using a grounded theory approach (Charmaz, 2006) to examine the subjective experiences of mindfulness. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 10 individuals who practice mindfulness on a regular basis. Data analysis revealed domains related to the experience, conditions, strategies and consequences related to the practice of mindfulness. The following main themes emerged: subjective experience, mechanism of practice, use of metaphors, contextual influences, and shift in perception. An emerging theoretical model related to the experience of mindfulness is also proposed. Implications, limitations and suggestions for future research are discussed. / Dissertation/Thesis / Ph.D. Counseling Psychology 2013
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:asu.edu/item:21004 |
| Date | January 2013 |
| Contributors | Mejia, Araceli (Author), Kurpius, Sharon (Advisor), Arciniega, Miguel (Committee member), Kinnier, Richard (Committee member), Arizona State University (Publisher) |
| Source Sets | Arizona State University |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Doctoral Dissertation |
| Format | 114 pages |
| Rights | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/, All Rights Reserved |
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