Changes in Mindfulness, Well-being, and Sleep Quality in College Students Through Taijiquan Courses: A Cohort Control Study
- ASU Author/Contributor (non-ASU co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
- Karen Caldwell Ph.D., Professor (Creator)
- Institution
- Appalachian State University (ASU )
- Web Site: https://library.appstate.edu/
Abstract: This study sought to determine whether participants in taijiquan classes would report increases in mindfulness greater than that of a comparison group, and whether changes in mindfulness were associated with improvements in mood, perceived stress, self-regulatory self-efficacy, and sleep quality.DESIGN:The study design was quasi-experimental with repeated measures.SETTINGS/LOCATION:The study was set in a midsized public university.SUBJECTS:Students aged 18-48 years old enrolled in 15-week courses of either taijiquan (n=76) or special recreation (control group, n=132).INTERVENTION:Chen-style taijiquan classes were offered 2 times per week for 50 minutes each time.OUTCOME MEASURES:Self-report of mindfulness (Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire), mood (Four Dimensional Mood Scale), perceived stress (Perceived Stress Scale), self-regulatory self-efficacy (Self-regulatory Self-Efficacy Scale), and sleep quality (Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index).RESULTS:Increases in total mindfulness scores occurred only in the taijiquan group, not in the control group. All well-being variables showed a pattern of improvement in the taijiquan group, with either stability or decline over time in the control group. Increases in mindfulness were significantly correlated with improvements on all well-being measures and with sleep quality.CONCLUSIONS:Relative to a recreation control group, taijiquan classes for college students are associated with increased mindfulness and improved sleep quality, mood, and perceived stress, but not self-regulatory self-efficacy. Randomized control design studies are needed to substantiate the causal role of taijiquan exercise in the development of mindfulness and associated improvements in well-being.
Changes in Mindfulness, Well-being, and Sleep Quality in College Students Through Taijiquan Courses: A Cohort Control Study
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- Publication
- Caldwell, K., Emery, L., Harrison, M., & Greeson, J. (2011). Changes in mindfulness, well-being, and sleep quality in college students through taijiquan courses: A cohort control study. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 17(10), 1-9
- Language: English
- Date: 2011