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The TM-Sidhi programme and field independence.

A Jedrczak, G Clements

    Perceptual and Motor Skills
    |December 1, 1984
    PubMed
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    Practicing the Transcendental Meditation (TM) Sidhi program may enhance field independence, a cognitive trait. Advanced experiences within the program correlate with this increased field independence.

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    Area of Science:

    • Cognitive Psychology
    • Neuroscience
    • Transcendental Meditation Research

    Background:

    • Field independence is a cognitive style characterized by the ability to perceive specific information within a larger, distracting context.
    • The Transcendental Meditation (TM) Sidhi program involves advanced meditation techniques.
    • Previous research has explored the psychological effects of TM and related practices.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the potential impact of the TM-Sidhi program on field independence.
    • To examine the relationship between advanced experiences in the TM-Sidhi program and field independence.

    Main Methods:

    • Four studies were conducted to assess the relationship between TM-Sidhi program practice and field independence.
    • Field independence was measured using established psychological assessment tools.

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  • Frequency of advanced experiences within the TM-Sidhi program was also recorded and analyzed.

    • Main Results:

    • Three studies indicated a positive association between practicing the TM-Sidhi program and increased field independence.
    • A fourth study demonstrated a correlation between the frequency of advanced experiences during the TM-Sidhi program and higher levels of field independence.

    Conclusions:

    • The findings suggest that the TM-Sidhi program may be a factor in enhancing an individual's field independence.
    • Further research is warranted to understand the mechanisms underlying this relationship and its implications.