Perspectives of U.S. military veterans regarding mindfulness practices

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dc.contributor.advisorRosen, Lisa
dc.contributor.committeeMemberPalomares-Fernandez, Ronald
dc.contributor.committeeMemberSmith, Gabrielle
dc.creatorNorth, Amanda May Adeline 1997-
dc.date.accessioned2023-11-03T20:03:18Z
dc.date.available2023-11-03T20:03:18Z
dc.date.created2023-08
dc.date.issuedAug-23
dc.date.submittedAug-23
dc.date.updated2023-11-03T20:03:18Z
dc.description.abstractMindfulness can be a useful tool to help improve both mental and physical health. It is increasingly being utilized in military and veteran population, with little information about how those populations perceive mindfulness and whether the stigma of mental health impacts that perception. This study received responses from 25 veterans about their familiarity with and opinions of mindfulness. Eighty-four percent had heard of mindfulness, and the overall opinion was positive. Thematic analysis was conducted on the responses to the open-ended questions, and three themes were identified. Participants consistently responded that circumstances are important for the perceived value of the practice of mindfulness, contending that mindfulness is more acceptable for veterans than for active-duty military members. Further research is needed to determine the generalizability of these results.
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dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/11274/15531
dc.subjectPsychology, General
dc.subject.otherMindfulness
dc.subject.otherMilitary
dc.subject.otherVeterans
dc.subject.otherMental health stigma
dc.titlePerspectives of U.S. military veterans regarding mindfulness practices
dc.typeThesis
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local.embargo.lift8/1/2025
local.embargo.terms8/1/2025
thesis.degree.collegeCollege of Arts and Sciences
thesis.degree.departmentSchool of Social Work, Psychology and Philosophy
thesis.degree.disciplinePsychological Science
thesis.degree.grantorTexas Woman's University
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Science
thesis.degree.programAPA 7th edition

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