Exploring an intensive meditation intervention for incarcerated youth | Zendy

Barnert Elizabeth S. | Zendy; Himelstein Samuel | Zendy; Herbert Sarah | Zendy; GarciaRomeu Albert | Zendy; Chamberlain Lisa J. | Zendy

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Exploring an intensive meditation intervention for incarcerated youth

Author(s) -

Barnert Elizabeth S.,

Himelstein Samuel,

Herbert Sarah,

GarciaRomeu Albert,

Chamberlain Lisa J.

Publication year - 2014

Publication title -

child and adolescent mental health

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.912

H-Index - 46

eISSN - 1475-3588

pISSN - 1475-357X

DOI - 10.1111/camh.12019

Subject(s) - meditation , mindfulness , psychology , intervention (counseling) , clinical psychology , impulsivity , group cohesiveness , mindfulness meditation , psychotherapist , psychiatry , social psychology , philosophy , theology

Background We examined the experiences of incarcerated adolescent males ( N = 29) who participated in a one‐day meditation retreat and 10‐week meditation programme. Method Self‐report surveys assessing mindfulness, self‐regulation, impulsivity and stress; behavioural assessments; and focus group data were examined. Results We observed significantly higher scores in self‐regulation ( p = .012) and psychometric markers demonstrated psychological enhancement. No behavioural change was observed. Six themes emerged: enhanced well‐being, increased self‐discipline, increased social cohesiveness, expanded self‐awareness, resistance to meditation and future meditation practice. Conclusions Early evidence suggests that meditation training for incarcerated youth is a feasible and promising intervention.

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