Mindfulness and Visuospatial Learning in Mild Cognitive Impairment
Author Information
Author(s): Zammitti Melissa, Bower Emily, Tremont Geoffrey
Primary Institution: Pacific University
Hypothesis
Stronger endorsement of the acting with awareness facet of mindfulness would correlate with improved visuospatial learning and memory.
Conclusion
The study found that higher learning scores in visuospatial memory were related to lower scores in the acting with awareness facet of mindfulness.
Supporting Evidence
- Mindfulness practice may help with cognitive impairment.
- The study focused on the relationship between mindfulness and visuospatial learning.
- Higher awareness was linked to poorer learning outcomes.
Takeaway
The study looked at how being mindful affects memory and learning in older adults with mild cognitive impairment, and found that being more aware might actually make learning harder.
Methodology
A hierarchical linear regression was conducted using baseline data from a pilot intervention study.
Limitations
The study only assessed one facet of mindfulness and its relationship with visuospatial learning.
Participant Demographics
46 participants with amnestic MCI, 65% female, mean age 71.6 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.021
Statistical Significance
p=0.021
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