Donna Wang Author
Subjects of specialization
Affiliation
Pedagogy;
1Associate Professor, Long Island University, 1 University Plaza, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA
Donna Wang, MD, FAHA, is a Professor of Medicine, Neuroscience Program, and Cell and Molecular Biology Program at Michigan State University. The author has made more than 20 publications with the peer reviewed journals in the national and International Journals
Research Article Open Access
Author(s): Donna Wang, Leslie Temme and Mary Freeman
For college students, mindfulness may capture and promote innate strengths and abilities, and potentially improve student academic success, enhance university performance, and increase graduation rates. However, these practices may not be equally accessible based on geographic location and culture. The purpose of this exploratory, cross-sectional survey was to assess students’ perceptions of, use and barriers to mindfulness practices. A total of 533 students enrolled in a public college located in rural North Carolina participated in an online study that examined the interest in contemplative practices and perceptions about potential benefits. Results of this survey indicated that the majority of respondents thought that practices associated with conte... view moreĀ»