Transcendental meditation, mindfulness, and longevity: an experimental study with the elderly

Transcendental meditation, mindfulness, and longevity: an experimental study with the elderly

Examines whether direct change in state of consciousness through specific mental techniques can extend human life and reverse age-related declines. 73 residents of 8 homes for the elderly were randomly assigned among no treatment and 3 treatments highly similar in external structure and expectations...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of personality and social psychology 1989-12, Vol.57 (Dec 89), p.950-964
Hauptverfasser: Alexander, C N, Newman, R I, Langer, E J, Chandler, H M, Davies, J L
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Sprache:eng
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Elderly people
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Longevity
Mindfulness training
Residential care
Transcendental meditation
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Zusammenfassung:Examines whether direct change in state of consciousness through specific mental techniques can extend human life and reverse age-related declines. 73 residents of 8 homes for the elderly were randomly assigned among no treatment and 3 treatments highly similar in external structure and expectations: the Transcendental Meditation (TM) program, mindfulness training (MF) in active distinction making, or a relaxation (low mindfulness) program. (Abstract amended)
ISSN:0022-3514