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Törber et al., 1989

Törber, S.; Mertesdorf, F.; and Hiesel, E. Effects of Transcendental Meditation on mood and bodily sensations. Diplomarbeit of first author (summary), University of Cologne, Cologne, W. Germany, 1976.

Subjects practicing the Transcendental Meditation technique experienced less depression, anxiety, nervousness, anger, fatigue, and dreaminess, and more relaxation, activation, elation, and physical well-being than controls. These findings were supported by scores on personality dimensions.

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Year
1989
Publication type
Collected Papers
Paper type
Empirical
Collected Papers
Vol. 4, pp. 2391–2407
Section
Development of Personality

Findings (16)

Psychological Health

  • Less Neuroticism (Greater Emotional Stability)

    Transcendental Meditation · Cross-sectional comparison of groups

  • Less Anxiety

    Transcendental Meditation · Cross-sectional comparison of groups

  • Less Anger

    Transcendental Meditation · Cross-sectional comparison of groups

  • Greater Elation

    Transcendental Meditation · Cross-sectional comparison of groups

  • Less Nervousness (Less Psychosomatic Disturbance)

    Transcendental Meditation · Cross-sectional comparison of groups

  • Less Aggressiveness (Greater Self-Control and Emotional Maturity)

    Transcendental Meditation · Cross-sectional comparison of groups

  • Less Depression (Greater Contentment and Self-Confidence)

    Transcendental Meditation · Cross-sectional comparison of groups

Health—General

  • Less Fatigue

    Transcendental Meditation · Cross-sectional comparison of groups

  • Greater Relaxation

    Transcendental Meditation · Cross-sectional comparison of groups

  • Greater Activation

    Transcendental Meditation · Cross-sectional comparison of groups

  • Less Physical Tension

    Transcendental Meditation · Cross-sectional comparison of groups

  • Less Physical Weakness

    Transcendental Meditation · Cross-sectional comparison of groups

Cognitive Performance

  • Less Dreaminess

    Transcendental Meditation · Cross-sectional comparison of groups

Social Behavior

  • Less Irritability (Greater Calm and Tolerance)

    Transcendental Meditation · Cross-sectional comparison of groups

Self Development

  • Greater Placidity (Greater Self-Assuredness, More Good Humor, Less Tendency to Procrastinate)

    Transcendental Meditation · Cross-sectional comparison of groups

  • Less Inhibition (Greater Naturalness, Spontaneity, and Self-Sufficiency, Less Tension)

    Transcendental Meditation · Cross-sectional comparison of groups

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