Research title
The effects of convergent contents of Self-reflective meditation on university students’ forgiveness and self-esteem
Journal
THE KOREAN SOCIETY OF SCIENCE & ART Vol.37(4)
Researcher
Yun, Mi Ra Assistant professor, College of Nursing, Chung-Ang University
Choi, Eun Sook Professor, Dept. of Emergency Medical Service, Kongju National University
Lee, In-Soo Professor, Dept. of Paramedic Science, Korea National University of Transportation
Yoo, Yang Gyeong Associate professor, Dept. of Nursing, Kunsan National University
Abstract
This study examined effects of a Mind Subtraction Meditation program on university students’ self-reported forgiveness and self-esteem. A Mind Subtraction Mediation intervention program was administered to an experimental group of twenty-four university students twice a week for
eight weeks with each session lasting fifty minutes. The control group was consisted of twenty six students from another university. The results of a
series of ANCOVA analysis of response showed that self-forgivenesses and self-esteems of the experimental group were significantly improved
after the meditation program compared to the control group. On the other hand, there were no significant differences in dispositional forgiveness of
others and situations. The results of a content analysis of subjects’ writing of personal experiences were as follows: after meditation their bad memories were gone, their minds were relaxed. They found their true selves and their stress coping strategies had changed. They also had come to prepare for more positive lives. These results are discussed along with the implications of the Mind Subtraction Meditation program in developing positive effects on the university students, who face various interpersonal conflicts and stress.
Key words:University students, Forgiveness, Self-esteem, Self-reflective meditation, Convergent contents