Meditation Beliefs of Community College Students

This study examined the beliefs of community college students about meditation and how these beliefs vary according to stress level, gender, and age. The results showed that students’ knowledge of the benefits of meditation did vary according to stress level, but their perceptions of meditation did not. There were also no significant differences in students’ beliefs about meditation according to gender or age.

Questions

• What are the beliefs of community college students about meditation?
• How do these beliefs vary according to stress level, gender, and age?
• What are the perceived benefits and barriers to meditation for community college students?

Answers

• Community college students believe that meditation can help to reduce stress, improve focus, and increase relaxation.
• Students’ knowledge of the benefits of meditation is higher when they are under high stress.
• There are no significant differences in students’ perceptions of meditation according to gender or age.
• The most common perceived barriers to meditation for community college students are lack of time, difficulty sitting still, and not knowing how to meditate.