| Titel: | ABC Relaxation Theory and yoga, meditation, and prayer: Relaxation dispositions, motivations, beliefs, and practice patterns |
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| Autor: | Smith, JC |
| Mediengruppe: | chapter |
| Herausgeber: | --- |
| Zeitschrift: | Advances in Abc Relaxation: Applications and Inventories. |
| Jahr: | 2001 |
| Band: | --- |
| Heft: | --- |
| Seiten: | --- |
| Sprache: | englisch |
| Abstract: | (from the chapter) Examines the relationship between relaxation practices (yoga, meditation, and prayer) and a 'relaxed life.' This study utilized archival data and studied 808 cases (average age 23.54 yrs) who claimed to practice relaxation in the form of yoga, meditation, prayer or combinations of them. Relaxation dispositions and motivation were assessed through early versions of the Smith Relaxation Dispositions/Motivations Inventory and the Smith Relaxation Beliefs Inventory. In addition, Ss were asked which form of relaxation they currently practice and how many days per week they practiced alone and with others. Results of this study suggest practitioners of a combination of yoga and meditation are Physically Relaxed, those who practice meditation are At Ease/Peaceful and practitioners of prayer report higher levels of Love and Thankfulness, as well as Prayerfulness. ############################################################################################################################################################################################################################################################### |