Scientific Research Database
Research on the Transcendental Meditation and TM-Sidhi Programs
As taught by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi
649 papers · 1,712 findings · 181 journals · 1970–2019
2 papers found
- 2019· Psychological Reports· EmpiricalBandy, Carole L.; Dillbeck, Michael C.; Sezibera, Vincent; Taljaard, Lian; Wilks, Mirah; Shapiro, David; de Reuck, Jody; Peycke, Richard (2019). Reduction of PTSD in South African University Students Using Transcendental Meditation Practice. Psychological Reports, advance publication, 1–16.
Nonrandomized comparison of 34 TM students and 34 comparison students at different South African universities reported decreases in PTSD symptoms and depression in the TM group.
- Psychological Health: PTSD symptoms and depression decreased relative to comparison students; outcomes were associated with regularity of TM practice.
- 1988· The Journal of Mind and Behavior· Empirical· Collected Papers Vol. 5Dillbeck, M. C.; Banus, C. B.; Polanzi, C.; and Landrith III, G. S. Test of a field model of consciousness and social change: The Transcendental Meditation and TM-Sidhi program and decreased urban crime. The Journal of Mind and Behavior 9: 457–486, 1988.
Three studies are reported indicating that participation in the Transcendental Meditation and TM-Sidhi program by citizens reduces crime in urban areas.
- Sociological—Reduced Crime: Decreased Crime Rate (Cities, USA, 1972–1978, and Metropolitan Areas, USA, 1973–1979)
- Sociological—Reduced Crime: Decreased Violent Crime (Washington, DC, USA, 1981–1983)