This study was concerned with the degree to which the practice of transcendental meditation (TM) aids in the long-term reduction of anxiety. The Taylor Manifest Anxiety Scale (TMAS), short form, was given to 16 Ss about to learn the technique of TM and to 16 control Ss. Eighteen weeks later, the TMAS was again administered to both groups. A significant difference was found in TMAS score reduction between the two groups, with the meditation group showing the greater reduction. These findings lend support to the hypothesis that TM aids in the long-term reduction of anxiety. It is recommended that further research in this area be undertaken to further validate the results of this study.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc662987 |
| Date | 12 1900 |
| Creators | Floyd, William T., III |
| Contributors | Haynes, Jack Read, Harrell, Ernest H. |
| Publisher | North Texas State University |
| Source Sets | University of North Texas |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis or Dissertation |
| Format | 18 leaves, Text |
| Coverage | United States - Texas - Denton County - Denton, 1974 |
| Rights | Public, Floyd, William T., Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights |
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