The main objective of this research has been to assess the effect of meditation on work stress in full-time workers.
The following steps of the research study have been conducted:
(i) apply Psychological Testing (standardized tests) to measure stress levels
(ii) assess whether regular meditation had an impact on stress levels
(iii) distinguish between the effectiveness of meditation and relaxation as a stress coping tool
(iv) confirm meditation as a stress management tool
This study provides preliminary evidence to support the use of both meditation and relaxation as a stress management tool. However, meditation (creative visualization or mental silence) has better benefits as compared to relaxation.