The effect of transcendental meditation on self-efficacy, perceived stress, and quality of life in mothers in Uganda
Goldstein, Leslee; Nidich, Sanford I.; Goodman, Rachel; Goodman, David (2018). The effect of transcendental meditation on self-efficacy, perceived stress, and quality of life in mothers in Uganda. Health Care for Women International. doi:10.1080/07399332.2018.1445254.
A three-month controlled study of 81 mothers living in poverty in Uganda (42 TM, 39 wait-list controls) reported improved self-efficacy, lower perceived stress, and better mental and physical quality of life in the TM group.
- Year
- 2018
- Journal
- Health Care for Women International
- Publication type
- Journal
- Paper type
- Empirical
- Section
- Psychological Health
Findings (2)
Self Development
Greater improvement in general self-efficacy than in wait-list controls.
Transcendental Meditation · Longitudinal with nonrandomized controls
Quality of Life
Lower perceived stress and improved mental and physical quality of life relative to controls.
Transcendental Meditation · Longitudinal with nonrandomized controls