Beyond fight or flight: The protective role of pre‐pandemic meditation practice against anxiety and perceived stress
Bárbara Monteiro,
Ana Galhardo,
Hugo Senra
et al.
Abstract:The COVID‐19 pandemic generated distinct mental health challenges, characterised by stress and anxiety due to its unpredictable duration and continuous threat. This study examined the role of meditation practice on anxiety symptoms and perceived stress, considering co‐variables such as self‐compassion, acceptance, awareness, brooding, lockdown duration, and sociodemographic characteristics. The study used a longitudinal design and data were collected through online surveys from April 2020 to January 2021 (at f… Show more
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