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Thesis/Dissertation Information
- Degree Disciplines:
- Psychology
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- Abstract:
- The study explored the relationship between mindfulness and stress in majority and minority female college students. Two self-report measures were used to collect data through an online survey. It was hypothesized that high levels of mindfulness would be predict low levels of stress. It was hypothesized that high levels of the mindfulness quality of observing would be the best predictor of stress. It was hypothesized that Black and Hispanic women would have higher levels of stress than White women. It was hypothesized that White women would have higher levels of overall mindfulness than will Black of Hispanic women. Finally, it was hypothesized that White women would have higher levels of each facet of mindfulness than will Black or Hispanic women. The study included 82 women participants; ages 18 to 27 years old. The participants were recruited from by email from Barry University’s Psychology research pool. A test of internal consistency was performed for each scale. Pearson Correlation was performed to determine the relationship between the total stress score, the total mindfulness score, and the five subs cores of the FFMQ-15. A linear regression was performed on the data and was significant F (1, 81) = 18.70, p < .001, R2 = .19. The independent variable was the total mindfulness score and the dependent variable was the total stress score. A multiple regression analysis was conducted on the data and was significant F (5, 81) = 11.224, p < .001, R2 = .43. The independent variables were the FFMQ-15 sub scores, and the dependent variable was the total stress score. A one-way ANOVA was performed to determine the effect of ethnicity on stress and was not significant, F (2, 79) = 1.627, p = .203. The independent variable was ethnicity of the participants: Black, White, and Hispanic. The dependent variable was stress. Another one-way ANOVA was performed to determine the effect of ethnicity on mindfulness and as not significant F (2, 79) = .187, p = .830. Five one-way ANOVAs were performed to determine the effects of ethnicity on the subscales of mindfulness and was not significant: observing, F (2, 79) = .462, p = .632, describing, F (2, 79) = .743, p = .479, non-judging, F (2, 79) = 1.726, p = .185, Acting with awareness, F (2, 79) = .289, p = .749, nonreacting, F (2, 79) = 3.256, p = .044. The independent variables were the ethnicity of the participants: Black, White, and Hispanic. The dependent variables were the five FFMQ-15 subscales. The hypotheses were partially supported. Consistent with the current literature, mindfulness is a significant predictor of stress. Inconsistent with the literature, there were no significant differences in stress and mindfulness scores. The results of this study are unique to the sample.
- Thesis:
- Thesis (M.S.)--Barry University, 2019.
- Bibliography:
- Includes bibliographical references (leaves 34-40).
Record Information
- Source Institution:
- Barry University
- Holding Location:
- Barry University Archives and Special Collections
- Rights Management:
- Copyright Carmen L. Moore. Permission granted to Barry University to digitize, archive and distribute this item for non-profit research and educational purposes. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires permission of the copyright holder.
- Resource Identifier:
- BF637.M56 M66 2019_MooreCarmenL ( BU-Local )
- Classification:
- BF637.M56 M66 2019 ( lcc )
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