Mindfulness and Loving-Kindness Meditation

2017 ◽  
Vol 120 (1) ◽  
pp. 102-117 ◽  
Author(s):  
Denholm J. Aspy ◽  
Michael Proeve
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Social Connectedness ◽  
Mindfulness Meditation ◽  
Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Progressive Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Loving Kindness ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Nature Connectedness

An experiment involving 115 undergraduate students (74.8% females; mean age = 20.5 years, SD = 4.3) was conducted to explore effects of meditation on social connectedness, nature connectedness, and affect. Participants listened to one of three brief guided meditation Mp3 recordings via the internet, which involved mindfulness meditation (MM), loving-kindness meditation (LKM), or progressive muscle relaxation (active control group). Participants in the MM and LKM groups reported greater social and nature connectedness at post-test than those in the control group. There were no significant differences in connectedness between the MM and LKM groups, suggesting they are both effective for enhancing connectedness. There were no significant changes in negative or positive affect at post-test due to the interventions. Recommendations for future research are provided.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Incorporating Progressive Muscle Relaxation dan Diaphragm Breathing Exercise terhadap Aliran Puncak Ekspirasi Pasien Asma

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Keristina Ajul ◽  
Yakobus Siswadi ◽  
Wilhelmus Hary Susilo
Keyword(s):  
Muscle Relaxation ◽  
T Test ◽  
Progressive Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Breathing Exercise ◽  
Paired Sample ◽  
Post Test

adalah suatu kelainan berupa inflamasi kronik saluran napas yang mengakibatkan penyempitan saluran napas, sehingga meningkatkan resistensi aliran udara dan menurunkan laju aliran ekspirasi. Selain terapi farmakologis, penatalaksanaan asma  juga dapat dilakukan secara non farmakologis, diantaranya dengan latihan incorporating progressive muscle relaxation dan diaphragm breathing exercise yang dapat meningkatkan aliran puncak ekspirasi. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh incorporating progressive muscle relaxation dan diaphragm breathing exercise terhadap peningkatan aliran puncak ekspirasi (APE) pasien asma. Metode penelitian adalah quasy experimental pre-test dan post-test with control group. Jumlah responden penelitian adalah 80 orang yang dibagi menjadi 2 kelompok yaitu 60 orang kelompok intervensi dan 20 orang kelompok kontrol. Hasil uji beda paired sample t-test pada kelompok intervensi menunjukkan perbedaan yang signifikan APE sebelum dan sesudah intervensi (65,05% vs 81,17%, p=0,00). Hasil uji independen t-test menunjukkan perbedaan yang signifikan APE kelompok intervensi dengan kelompok kontrol (81,17% vs 65,10%, p=0,00). Penelitian ini menyimpulkan bahwa latihan incorporating progressive muscle relaxation dan diaphragm breathing exercise berpengaruh pada peningkatan APE.

scholarly journals The effectiveness of TIPER (Tailor Made Interventional Package to Enhance Relaxation) on depression, anxiety and stress among elders at old age homes, Puducherry

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 1124-1126
Author(s):  
Prakash P ◽  
Nappinai Seran ◽  
Navaneetha ◽  
Malarvizhi ◽  
Pradeep Thilakan
Keyword(s):  
Old Age ◽  
Mindfulness Meditation ◽  
Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Progressive Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Anxiety State ◽  
P Value ◽  
Depression Anxiety Stress Scale ◽  
Old Age Homes

A Quasi-experimental study was conducted to explore the effectiveness of Tailor Made Interventional Package(TIPER) among the elders at Voluntrait, POINCARE (Pondicherry Society Care for the Aged), Clunny Home for aged and Anbu Nilayam in Puducherry. TIPER consists of Jacobson Progressive Muscle Relaxation, Guided Imagery and Mindfulness Meditation Total enumerative sampling technique was adopted with 211 samples in phase one, and 90 samples were obtained in phase two was randomized into study and control group of 45 each. Control group samples were administered with physical exercises. A tool used in this study was Socio-demographic Variables, Mini-Mental Status Examination, Modified Kuppusamy Socio-Economic Scale, Depression Anxiety Stress Scale(DASS-21), ICD-10 Criteria for Depression & General Anxiety, State and Trait Anxiety Scale. Results reveal that analysis of pre-test and post-test score in study group using paired ‘t' test shows the ‘p' value was <0.01 level were as in control group was not less than 0.01 level. Hence, TIPER was found effective in reducing the level of depression, anxiety and stress among elders at old age homes.

scholarly journals A QUASI-EXPERIMENTAL PRE-TEST-POST TEST GROUP DESIGN TO ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF JACOBSON’S PROGRESSIVE MUSCLE RELAXATION EXERCISE ON BLOOD PRESSURE AMONG PATIENT WITH HYPERTENSION IN SACRED HEART HOSPITAL AT THOOTHUKUDI

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mr. Israel Jeba Prabu prabhu ◽  
Dr. C.P Sharma sharma
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Progressive Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Relaxation Exercise ◽  
And Control ◽  
Experimental Group ◽  
Test Level

The objectives of the study were to 1. determine the pre-test and post-test level of blood pressure among patients with Hypertension in experimental and control group.2. assess the efficacy of Jacobson’s progressive muscle relaxation exercise on blood pressure among patients with Hypertension in experimental group.3. Associate the selected socio demographic variables with the level of blood pressure in experimental group. Hypothesis H0: There will not be a significant difference between pre and post test level of blood pressure after Jacobson’s progressive muscle relaxation exercise among patient with Hypertension in experimental and control group. H1: There will be a significant decrease in the level of blood pressure after Jacobson’s progressive muscle relaxation exercise among patient with Hypertension in experimental group. H2:There will be significant association between post test levels of blood pressure with selected demographic variables in experimental group. H01: There will not be significant association between post test levels of blood pressure with selected demographic variables in experimental group. Review of literature was organised based on review related to Jacobson’s progressive muscle relaxation and Jacobson’s progressive muscle relaxation on blood pressure. The tool was validated by experts and found to be valid for the study. Sampling Technique: Sample was selected by using non probability convenience sampling method. Results: the data was tabulated, analyzed and interpreted by using descriptive and inferential statistics. After the detailed analysis this study leads to following conclusions, longer day of intervention shows significant decrease in the level of blood pressure. Major findings show that there is significant decrease in the level of blood pressure after Jacobson’s progressive muscle relaxation exercise among patient with Hypertension in experimental group. It was statistically significant at (P<0.001). Hence the sta

scholarly journals EFFECTS OF PROGRESSIVE MUSCLE RELAXATION INTERVENTION WITH MUSIC AND AROMATHERAPY ON DECREASING STRESS LEVEL AMONG TEACHERS

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 71
Author(s):  
Claudia Fariday Dewi
Keyword(s):  
Stress Level ◽  
Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
T Test ◽  
Progressive Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Control Group ◽  
P Value ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental

Introduction: Stress among teachers has a significant relationship with the psychosomatic and depressive symptoms. Community nurses need to make efforts in preventing the adverse effects of stress on teachers. Progressive muscle relaxation with music and aromatherapy is an alternative intervention which can be practiced to reduce the level of stress among teachers. This study aimed to investigate the effects of progressive muscle relaxation which was combined with music and aromatherapy on decreasing the level of stress in teachers.Methods:This study employed a pre-post test quasi-experimental design with a control group. The samples were 46 teachers recruited by purposive sampling and were assigned to the intervention group (n=23) and the control group (n=23). The intervention of progressive muscle relaxation with music and aromatherapy was given to the intervention group for four sessions in four days; each session lasted for 20 minutes. The data were analyzed using the t-test to know the effects of the intervention on decreasing the stress level.Results:The results showed that the average level of stress of the teachers in the intervention group decreased from 50.65 ± 3.761 to 32.78 ± 8.426 after the intervention. Meanwhile, in the control group, the average stress level slightly decreased from 49.87 ± 3.348 to 49.17 ± 4.868. The result of the t-test obtained a p-value of 0.000 (<0.,05), indicating that there were significant differences in the stress levels between the intervention and the control group.Conclusion:Progressive muscle relaxation with music and aromatherapy could reduce the level of stress in school teachers. Based on the findings, it is recommended that the school teachers perform this relaxation therapy to decrease the stress level. The teachers could practice the therapy by the help of training from the community nurses.

scholarly journals Progressive muscle relaxation using video aids reduces blood pressure of hypertension patients

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 33-42
Author(s):  
Ridawati Sulaeman ◽  
Muhasidah ◽  
Dewi Purnamawati ◽  
Zulkifli ◽  
Sitti Rusdianah Jafar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Reduce Blood Pressure ◽  
The Body ◽  
Progressive Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Work Area ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Movement Activities

Progressive muscle relaxation using video is used hypertensive patients to conduct movement activities to reduce stress. Therefore, the muscles of the body are relax. Hypertension or high blood pressure is still a serious threat that affects the productivity of a person’s life in NTB. The study was intended to determine the effectiveness of progressive muscle relaxation using video aids to reduce blood pressure in hypertension patients. This research was conducted in the Work Area of Dasan Agung Public Health Center, Mataram City in May to September 2017. Quasi-experimental design of pre and post-test control group. The number of respondents was 60 people consisting of 30 controls and 30 interventions for sampling Random Sampling. Data analysis using T-test.  The results showed there were differences of changing in blood pressure of respondents who were given progressive muscle relaxation using video aids compared to those who did not use. Conclusion Progressive muscle relaxation with video ads decreases blood pressure in hypertension patients compared to those who did not.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of progressive muscle relaxation and aromatherapy on fatigue in pregnant mothers

MEDISAINS ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 14
Author(s):  
Tetet Kartilah ◽  
Sofia Februanti
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Progressive Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Fatigue Score ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test

Background: Fatigue in pregnant women can lead to cesarean delivery, also triggering problems during pregnancy, childbirth, and the puerperium. Therefore, there is a need for non-pharmacological interventions to reduce the level of fatigueObjective: This study aims to determine the effectiveness of giving progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) and aromatherapy to complaints of fatigue in pregnant womenMethods: This is a quasi-experiment with pretest and post-test with control group design. The sampling technique was simple random sampling, consisted of 52 respondents who were divided into two groups. The statistical using a paired t-test and independent t-testResults: After the administration of PMR and aromatherapy interventions, the fatigue score decreased significantly from 5.15 to 3.15; p<0.001. In the control group, the fatigue score was reduced from 5.04 to 4.00; p<0.0001. There was a significant difference in fatigue scores in the intervention and control groups (3.15 ± 1.592 vs. 4.00 ± 0.980; p<0.05).Conclusion: Combination progressive muscle relaxation exercises and aromatherapy are effective in reducing fatigue scores in pregnant women

scholarly journals Pengaruh Latihan Relaksasi Otot Progresif terhadap Kualitas Tidur Lansia

1970 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sulidah Sulidah ◽  
Ahmad Yamin ◽  
Raini Diah Susanti
Keyword(s):  
Older People ◽  
Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
T Test ◽  
Progressive Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Quality Of Sleep ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Relaxation Exercise

Lansia merupakan kelompok orang yang paling sering mengalami penurunan kualitas tidur. Beberapa penelitian menunjukkan manfaat latihan relaksasi otot progresif untuk menghadirkan rasa nyaman yang dibutuhkan dalam mereduksi penyebab gangguan tidur. Penelitian ini untuk mengidentifikasi pengaruh relaksasi otot progresif terhadap kualitas tidur lansia. Rancangan penelitian ini Quasi Experimental dengan pendekatan Pretest-Posttest Control Group Design. Sampel diambil secara Purposive Sampling. Besar sampel 51 responden, terdiri dari 26 responden kelompok intervensi dan 25 responden kelompok kontrol. Kelompok intervensi melakukan latihan relaksasi otot progresif selama empat minggu. Kualitas tidur diukur sebelum dan sesudah latihan relaksasi otot progresif menggunakan instrumen PSQI. Pengukuran dilakukan empat kali, yaitu sebelum intervensi (pre test), dua minggu setelah intervensi (post test 1), tiga minggu setelah intervensi (post test 2), dan empat minggu setelah intervensi (post test 3). Data dianalisis menggunakan t test dan Repeated Anova. Hasil Uji t berpasangan kelompok intervensi menunjukkan nilai t hitung > t tabel, dengan p = 0,000. Pada kelompok kontrol diperoleh nilai t hitung < t tabel, dengan p > 0,05. Uji Repeated Anova memeroleh nilai F hitung (71,415) > F tabel (3,89) dengan p=0,000. Uji t tidak berpasangan didapatkan skor pretest, posttest 1, posttest 2 dan posttest 3 berbeda signifikan antara kelompok intervensi dan kelompok kontrol dengan p < 0,05. Rata-rata skor PSQI kelompok intervensi menunjukkan kecenderungan penurunan setelah latihan relaksasi otot progresif, sedang kelompok kontrol tidak menunjukkan perubahan skor secara bermakna. Hal ini dimungkinkan karena latihan relaksasi otot progresif bermanfaat menimbulkan respon tenang, nyaman, dan rileks. Implikasi penelitian ini bahwa latihan relaksasi otot progresif secara bermakna meningkatkan kualitas tidur lansia sehingga dapat dipertimbangkan sebagai terapi komplementer dalam tatalaksana gangguan tidur pada lansia sebagai tindakan mandiri keperawatan.Kata kunci: Kualitas tidur, lansia, relaksasi otot progresif.The Effect of Progressive Muscle Relaxation Exercise towards Older People’s Quality of SleepAbstractOlder people are the group of people who often experience the decreasing of quality of sleep. Few studies showed the benefit of progressive muscle relaxation exercise to give comfort that is needed to reduce the cause of sleep disturbance. This study aimed to examine the effect of progressive muscle relaxation exercise towards older people’s quality of sleep. The research design is quasi experimental using pretest-posttest control group design. The sample were recruited using purposive sampling. The total sample were 51 participant which consist of 26 participants in intervention group and 25 participants in control group. Intervention group were conducted progressive muscle relaxation exercise for four weeks. The quality of sleep were measured before and after the exercise using PSQI instrument. The measurements were conducted four times, which were before intervention (pretest), two weeks after intervention (posttest 1), three weeks after intervention (posttest 2), and four weeks after intervention (posttest 3). The data were analyzed using t-test and Repeated ANOVA. The paired t-test for intervention group showed that the score of counted t > table t, with p = 0.000. In the control group, the results showed that counted t < table t score, p >0.005. The repeated ANOVA showed that counted F (71.415) > table F (3.89) with p= 0.000. Independent t-test showed that scores of pretest, posttest 1, posttest 2 and posttest 3 were different significantly between intervention and control groups with p<0.05. The average PSQI scores in intervention group showed a tendency of decreasing after progressive muscle relaxation exercise, while in the control group there was no significant changes in the scores. This is because the progressive muscle relaxation exercise is benefit to give calming, comforting and relaxing responses. The implication of this study is that progressive muscle relaxation exercise can significantly improve the quality of sleep of older people so that this exercise can be considered as a complementary therapy for management of sleep disturbance among older people as an independent nursing care.Keywords: Older people, progressive muscle relaxation exercise, quality of sleep.

scholarly journals Fostering University Students’ Idea Generation and Idea Evaluation Skills With a Cognitive-Based Creativity Training

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 284-308
Author(s):  
Kim van Broekhoven ◽  
Barbara Belfi ◽  
Ian Hocking ◽  
Rolf van der Velden
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Idea Generation ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Experimental Conditions ◽  
Creativity Training ◽  
Subject Design ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Idea Evaluation

Abstract This paper examines the effectiveness of a 10-hour cognitive-based creativity training on idea generation and idea evaluation among 51 undergraduate students (mean age 22) from a large university in the Netherlands. A pre-post-test within-subject design was conducted. All 51 students received the training as part of their bachelor program, and were assigned to receive the training in the first or second semester. As such, students participated in both experimental conditions (control and intervention), albeit at different times (within-subject design). The Alternative Uses Task (AUT) and specially designed idea evaluation tasks were used before and after the training. In the idea evaluation task, students were asked to evaluate ideas on their originality and feasibility. Their ratings were compared with content experts’ ratings. General Linear Models (GLM) for repeated measures were conducted to determine whether any change in idea generation and idea evaluation is the result of the interaction between type of treatment (i.e. intervention or control group) and time (pre- and post-test). The results indicated that students did not generate significantly more (i.e. fluency) and different kind of ideas (i.e. flexibility) after training. Most importantly, in line with recent research, the results suggested that training does not impact idea evaluation skills among students. This suggests that idea evaluation might be a more complex process to enhance than idea generation. The implications of these results for educational practice and future research are discussed.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) terhadap Penurunan Tekanan Darah pada Lansia Hipertensi di Panti Sosial Tresna Wherda Palembang Provinsi Sumatera Selatan Tahun 2018

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 11
Author(s):  
Mareta Akhriansyah
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Policy Development ◽  
Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Progressive Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Old People ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Relaxation Exercise

Hypertensioncan we call as “silent killer” because it could be making an ice mountain fenomenal. Hypertension prevalence will increasing with getting older of that people. Identical of Hypertension is a increasing of blood pressure more than normal limit.The aim of this study was to know an influence of relationship between  progresive muscle relaxationtoward decreasing blood pressure of old peoplehypertension in Nursing Home. This study used“Quasi Experimental Pre-Post Test With Control Grup”design withProgresive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) intervension, sample is taking by purposive sampling technique with 30 respondents, which they are divided into 2 group as treatment group and control group. Both of that groups are getting measurement of their blood pressure. The result showed that after Progresive Muscle Relaxation Exercise there is a decreasing systolic of blood pressure 28,7 mmHg and decreasing dyastolic of blood pressure 18 mmHg.And finally this study having conclusion that Progresive Muscle Relaxation Exercise can make decreasing blood pressure systolic and dyastolic with certainly result(p=0.000<α =0.05). To increasing a healthy Old People meassurement there must be a policy development  to make progressive muscle relaxation exercise will application well to Old People Hypertension

scholarly journals Pengaruh Relaksasi Diafragma, Relaksasi Otot Progresif dan Relaksasi Nafas terhadap Penurunan Rasa Cemas pada Ibu Hamil Trimester III

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 66-77
Author(s):  
Yuli Mulyati ◽  
Astrid Novita ◽  
Nurwita Trisna
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Progressive Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Third Trimester ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Quota Sampling

Introduction: The stress of a pregnant woman that comes from within is related to feeling anxious about her ability to adapt to her pregnancy conditions. Feelings of anxiety and worry in the third trimester, are increasingly getting into the gestational age of seven months and over and before delivery. Objectives: The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of diaphragm relaxation, progressive muscle relaxation, and breath relaxation on reducing anxiety in third trimester pregnant women at BPM Mira Laura, Bogor City. Method: This study used a quasi-experimental research method (Quasi Experiment) and used a non-randomized control group pre-test-post-test design approach, with a sampling technique namely quota sampling with a sample size of 45 respondents. The research instrument was the Speilberg State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) questionnaire. The data were processed using SPSS. Result: The result of the Paired T-Test is an effect of diaphragm relaxation (P=0,000; OR=2.883), progressive muscle relaxation (P=0,000; OR=4.579), and breath relaxation (P=0,000; OR=4.655) on reducing anxiety in third trimester pregnant women at BPM Mira Laura, Bogor City. Conclusion: With this research, it is hoped that health workers, especially midwives, can provide midwifery care to pregnant women to reduce anxiety by doing or teaching pregnant women relaxation so that pregnant women can carry out these therapies sustainably and independently at home because it is very easy to apply.

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