ERIC Number: ED619050
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2022-May
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Mindfulness Meditation for Student Success: The Impact of a Virtual Meditation Group on Community College Student Stress Coping, Resilience, and Persistence
McKenzie, Shannon Brooke
Online Submission, Ed.D. Scholarly Research Project, Bradley University
This scholarly research project details the creation of a virtual 8-week mindfulness meditation workshop for community college students. The purpose of this action research convergent parallel mixed methods study was to examine the effects and impacts of an online mindfulness meditation college student group on student stress coping, resilience, and college persistence. This study examined three research questions. The impacts of the virtual Mindfulness Meditation group on college students' stress coping, mindfulness, and resilience were increased meditation sessions, stress coping or of tools for stress coping benefits, and a positive impact on resilience. Participation in a Mindfulness Meditation group appears to have a positive effect on college students' academic persistence, demonstrated by a high persistence rate and self-reported positive influence on academic performance. The experience of the students in the Mindfulness Meditation group as it relates to the areas of stress coping, resilience, and college persistence was primarily positive, with three key themes emerging: positive feelings or sensations, increased mindfulness, and a feeling of community in the workshop. Limitations of the study and suggestions for further research are discussed. Finally, implications for practice, including expanding meditation and mindfulness opportunities for students are discussed as a way to increase student's stress coping, resilience, and college persistence. Data collection instruments are appended.
Descriptors: Metacognition, Coping, Academic Achievement, Resilience (Psychology), Workshops, Computer Simulation, College Students, Stress Variables, Academic Persistence, Correlation, Online Courses, Action Research, Educational Benefits, Community Colleges, Two Year College Students, Student Attitudes, Diaries, School Holding Power
Publication Type: Tests/Questionnaires; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education; Two Year Colleges
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Language: English
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