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The use of a meditation programme for institutionalized juvenile delinquents. |
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Friday, 15 August 2003 |
A study from Siriraj Hospital in Thailand looked at the effect of a
7-day, intensive meditation program for 101 older adolescent male
deliquents in the Upekkha Detention Center. All the boys completed the
program and answered questionnaires. Seventy percent of the subjects
described feelings of contentment and calm, 53 per cent requested the
program be repeated, 52 per cent reported a clearer undestanding in the
doctrine of Karma, 44 per cent noted improved concentration and
awareness, 36 per cent felt less impulsive. All felt that the
meditation practice had been beneficial. The report concludes that
meditation is a positive adjunctive therapy for institutionalized
juvenile delinquents.
Citation:
Witoonchart C, Bartlet L. The use of a meditation programme for
institutionalized juvenile delinquents. Journal of the Medical
Association of Thailand, 2002. Aug; vol. 85 Supplement 2: pp. S790-3.
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