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Some cognitive aspects of meditation practice
Perceptual and Motor Skills
|December 1, 1983
Summary
This review highlights the importance of cognitive factors like expectations and imagery in meditation practice. Further research is needed to explore these non-observable subjective experiences during meditation.
Area of Science:
- Cognitive Psychology
- Neuroscience of Meditation
Background:
- Meditation is a practice with growing interest for mental well-being.
- The cognitive underpinnings of meditation are not fully understood.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the role of cognitive factors in meditation.
- To emphasize the need for research into subjective meditation experiences.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of cognitive factors in meditation.
- Analysis of subjective experiences in meditation research.
Main Results:
- Cognitive factors such as expectations, attitudes, and imagery significantly influence meditation.
- Non-observable subjective experiences during meditation remain under-researched.
Conclusions:
- Integrating cognitive perspectives is crucial for a comprehensive understanding of meditation.
- Future research should prioritize the investigation of covert cognitive aspects and subjective experiences in meditation.