Hwang, M.H.; Bunt, L.; Warner, C. An Eight-Week Zen Meditation and Music Programme for Mindfulness and Happiness: Qualitative Content Analysis. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health2023, 20, 7140.
Hwang, M.H.; Bunt, L.; Warner, C. An Eight-Week Zen Meditation and Music Programme for Mindfulness and Happiness: Qualitative Content Analysis. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2023, 20, 7140.
Hwang, M.H.; Bunt, L.; Warner, C. An Eight-Week Zen Meditation and Music Programme for Mindfulness and Happiness: Qualitative Content Analysis. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health2023, 20, 7140.
Hwang, M.H.; Bunt, L.; Warner, C. An Eight-Week Zen Meditation and Music Programme for Mindfulness and Happiness: Qualitative Content Analysis. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2023, 20, 7140.
Abstract
Mental wellness can be related to healthier living, the learning process and working environments for people in the university community. A wide range of mental wellness programmes have been explored to provide students with pleasant and satisfying experiences. The purpose of this study is to explore the effects of integrating Zen meditation(禪)and music listening on the mindfulness and happiness levels of university music therapy students. Qualitative methodology was used, and data were collected through surveys and semi-structured interviews. To investigate various aspects of data regarding the role of meditation and music (MM) programme for mindfulness and happiness, this study used thematic analysis within a qualitative research design. The results of this study indicate that the 8-week MM programme is effective in enhancing mindfulness and happiness and has positive responses to daily life stress (e.g., exam anxiety, financial difficulties, and emotional distress during the COVID-19 pandemic). The role of meditation and music in promoting mental health and well-being has long been discussed and the combination of the two has been recognised as a beneficial intervention. This paper could contribute to the support of mental health resources and coping strategies in higher education, as well as expand the potential range of integrating practices involving music and meditation.
Keywords
Zen Meditation; Music; Mental wellness; Wellness programmes
Subject
Public Health and Healthcare, Public Health and Health Services
Copyright:
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