Mindfulness, Coping, and Depressive Symptoms in Adults with Lower Socioeconomic Status
Location
Lobby in front of Auditorium
Department
Psychology
Abstract
Many people who suffer from depression intensify already existing symptoms by not taking time to participate in the mindfulness of their own body, emotions and thoughts. Commonly, most people do not realize what actions constitute mindfulness. Within many urban communities, mental health professionals are not accessible to those seeking care due to cost, access, and convenience. The aim of this study is to investigate how Mindfulness Based Coping is perceived, how it is utilized, and whether it is negatively associated with depressive symptoms. The study will be a survey administered through Qualtrics. The data collected will be a combination of qualitative and quantitative data, asking participants questions pertaining to their demographic backgrounds, level of depressive symptoms, as well as their usage and perceptions of Mindfulness Based Coping. The participants will be selected from students currently attending Northeastern Illinois University. Ultimately, the data from this survey should address whether Mindfulness Based Coping is a viable alternative to traditional therapeutic treatments for major depression and provide solutions that a person suffering from depressive symptoms can initiate themselves. Regular Mindfulness Based Coping practices may assist in empowering more people who suffer from depressive symptoms to overcome many of the daily emotions and stressors that causes them to feel regularly incapacitated.
Mindfulness, Coping, and Depressive Symptoms in Adults with Lower Socioeconomic Status
Lobby in front of Auditorium
Many people who suffer from depression intensify already existing symptoms by not taking time to participate in the mindfulness of their own body, emotions and thoughts. Commonly, most people do not realize what actions constitute mindfulness. Within many urban communities, mental health professionals are not accessible to those seeking care due to cost, access, and convenience. The aim of this study is to investigate how Mindfulness Based Coping is perceived, how it is utilized, and whether it is negatively associated with depressive symptoms. The study will be a survey administered through Qualtrics. The data collected will be a combination of qualitative and quantitative data, asking participants questions pertaining to their demographic backgrounds, level of depressive symptoms, as well as their usage and perceptions of Mindfulness Based Coping. The participants will be selected from students currently attending Northeastern Illinois University. Ultimately, the data from this survey should address whether Mindfulness Based Coping is a viable alternative to traditional therapeutic treatments for major depression and provide solutions that a person suffering from depressive symptoms can initiate themselves. Regular Mindfulness Based Coping practices may assist in empowering more people who suffer from depressive symptoms to overcome many of the daily emotions and stressors that causes them to feel regularly incapacitated.
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Christopher Merchant is the faculty sponsor of this poster.