West, Michael (1980) The psychosomatics of meditation. Journal of psychosomatic research, 24 (5). pp. 265-273.
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Abstract
Meditation is defined and its historical context is briefly described. Its use in the Western world as a relaxation technique is discussed and the problems of carrying out research in this area are delineated. Research results in four areas are reviewed: the psychophysiological correlates of meditation; personality change associated with learning and regularly practising meditation; the use of meditation as a therapy and the use of meditation in stress-related disorders. Finally, the dangers of meditation practices and theoretical explanations for the effects of meditation are described.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Journal or Publication Title: | Journal of psychosomatic research |
| Subjects: | H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor |
| Departments: | Lancaster University Management School > Lancaster University Management School - Other > Centre for Performance-Led HR |
| ID Code: | 57344 |
| Deposited By: | ep_importer_pure |
| Deposited On: | 03 Oct 2012 11:47 |
| Refereed?: | Yes |
| Published?: | Published |
| Last Modified: | 03 Oct 2012 11:47 |
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| URI: | http://eprints.lancs.ac.uk/id/eprint/57344 |
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