The effect of Transcendental Meditation on self-esteem, self-efficacy, and gratitude, for increasing empowerment of female youth in Uganda.

IF 1.2 4区医学 Q4 PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH

Health Care for Women International Pub Date : 2024-07-09 DOI:10.1080/07399332.2024.2358789

Leslee Goldstein, Andra Marie Smith, Daniela Romagnoli, Elissa Katergi

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This longitudinal study with female youth in the slums of Kampala, Uganda (n = 130), explored the impact of the Transcendental Meditation® (TM®) technique on self-esteem, the primary outcome measure, and self-efficacy, gratitude, hope, tiredness, and resilience as secondary outcomes. Quality-of-life behaviors were also assessed, including excessive alcohol use. After baseline testing participants learned TM over five consecutive days. Participants practiced TM at home for 20 min twice a day and attended two follow-up sessions. Post-testing occurred at five months. Significant improvements in self-esteem (p < .001), self-efficacy (p < .001), gratitude (p < .001), and tiredness (p = .05) were found. A decrease in excessive alcohol use was also observed (p = .02). At eight months a short answer questionnaire showed improved physical health, decreased stress and anxiety levels, and improved relationships in the family and community. Our findings have important implications for enhancing the well-being and empowerment of these vulnerable female youth.

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超凡冥想对自尊、自我效能和感恩的影响，以增强乌干达女青年的能力。

这项纵向研究以乌干达坎帕拉贫民窟的女青年（n = 130）为对象，探讨了超觉静坐® (TM®) 技术对自尊（主要结果指标）以及自我效能、感恩、希望、疲惫和复原力（次要结果指标）的影响。此外，还对生活质量行为进行了评估，包括过度饮酒。基线测试后，参与者连续五天学习 TM。参与者在家练习 TM，每天两次，每次 20 分钟，并参加两次后续课程。五个月后进行了后测。结果发现，参与者的自尊心（p < .001）、自我效能感（p < .001）、感恩心（p < .001）和疲倦感（p = .05）均有明显改善。过度饮酒的情况也有所减少（p = .02）。八个月后的简答问卷调查显示，身体健康得到改善，压力和焦虑水平降低，家庭和社区关系得到改善。我们的研究结果对于提高这些弱势女青年的福利和能力具有重要意义。

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