Abstract

The terms “mindfulness” and “meditation” often are used synonymously. In Western cultures, mindfulness and meditation practices are primarily utilized for the purpose of stress reduction. Through this study, researchers and practitioners who employ these practices in their academic work at a singular state university reveal distinct definitions of the two terms. Also, various outcomes in addition to stress reduction, such as unpacking narratives to raise consciousness, are uncovered. The combination of defining the two terms along with the possibilities of diverse learning outcomes informs ways in which these practices are understood as valuable pedagogical methods for adult and higher education.

摘要

“正念”和“冥想”这两个术语经常被用作同义词。在西方文化中，正念和冥想练习主要用于减轻压力。通过这项研究，在单一州立大学的学术工作中采用这些实践的研究人员和从业者揭示了这两个术语的不同定义。此外，除了减轻压力之外，还发现了各种结果，例如解开叙述以提高意识。结合定义这两个术语以及不同学习成果的可能性，可以将这些实践理解为成人和高等教育的宝贵教学方法。