The Impact of mindfulness meditation on cognitive

performance: a true experimental study

Researchers:
Callos, John Christopher B.
Quitallas, Lhea C.
Tuason, Kitch Andrea A.
Legaspi, Denise Mae D.
Tuliao, James Eldrin N.
Padios, Jerome P.
Mendoza, John Bryan B.
Dones, Jeffrey B.
Ursal, Raiza C.
Tito, Jomer D.
Flores, Ryza Mae F.
Medina, Jr., Romeo A.
Manango, John Lloyd S.

Research Project Teacher: Mr. Rairo P. Peralta

 Introduction
Students often face high levels of stress due to academic demands, which
can negatively impact their ability to concentrate, remember information,
and solve problems effectively. The background of the study establishes the
context for exploring the relationship between mindfulness meditation and
cognitive performance. Previous research has shown that mindfulness
practices can reduce stress and enhance psychological well-being. However,
the specific effects of mindfulness on cognitive functions such as attention,
memory, and organizational skills are still being investigated. Given the
increasing recognition of the importance of mental health , understanding
the potential benefits of mindfulness meditation for students' cognitive
health is crucial.
 Background
This study focuses on the effects of meditation on two areas of
cognitive function: Attention and working memory. Attention is the
cognitive process that makes it possible to position ourselves
towards relevant stimuli and consequently respond to it. This
cognitive ability is very important and is an essential function in our
daily lives (CogniFit.com, n.d). Working memory is defined as a
small amount of information that can be held in the mind for
cognitive tasks (Nelson, 2014).
 Statement of the problem
Specifically, the study aimed to address the following research questions.
1.What is the demographic profile of the respondents based on:
1.1 Age
1.2 Gender

2. To what extent does mindfulness meditation impact the following cognitive domain:
2.1 Attention
2.2 Memory
2.3 Organizational Skill

3. Does the impact of mindfulness meditation on cognitive performance vary across different
demographic groups (e.g., age, gender)?

4. How does the duration or frequency of mindfulness meditation sessions relate to cognitive
performance improvement?

5. Is there a significant difference in the overall cognitive performance of students who practice
mindfulness meditation and those who do not?
 hypothesis of the study

H a : Mindfulness meditation has a significant relationship with the

cognitive performance of 2 sections from Grade 11 General
Academic Strand (GAS) students in Bignay National High School.
Literary Review
 Theoretical framework

Attentional Control Theory - according to Chen et. al (2020), This theory posits that
mindfulness meditation enhances cognitive performance by improving attentional control
processes, which in turn leads to better cognitive outcomes such as faster reaction times and
improved judgement of temporal order.

Specificity Theory of Mindfulness - according to Elena Vieth and Lisa von

Stockhausen(2023), this theory suggests that the effects of mindfulness meditation on
executive functioning, such as inhibition, updating, and shifting, may not be specific to the
mindfulness practice itself but could also be influenced by other factors such as relaxation or
passive engagement.
 conceptual framework

Independent Variable
Dependent Variable
Mindfulness Meditation
Cognitive Performance

This analysis aims to clarify the relationship between the independent variable (mindfulness
meditation) and the dependent variable (cognitive performance) to prove if mindfulness
meditation has a direct impact on the cognitive performance of the respondents.
 definition of terms
Cognitive performance refers to the ability of an individual to process and understand information,
make decisions, and solve problems.
Meditation is a practice that involves focusing one's mind and eliminating distractions to achieve a
state of relaxation and inner peace.
Memory game is a common children's game played with a set of cards. In the context of this
research, it refers to a task designed to assess working memory capacity by presenting card games.

Mindfulness is the practice of being aware of the present moment, including one's thoughts,
feelings, sensations, and surroundings, without judgment.
Reaction time refers to the amount of time that takes place between when we perceive something to
when we respond to it. In the context of this research , it refers to the speed at which participants
respond to a stimulus presented during cognitive tasks.

What
• Letter to the Respondents
• Pre-Test and Post-Test
Survey Questionnaire
• Record Sheet
Who
• 20 students from Grade 12
General Academic Strand
(GAS), specifically in
sections Ly Vygotsky and
Albert Bandura.
Methodology
when
• Academic School Year 2023-2024
• 5 days of intervention session
where
• Bignay National High School
- Senior High School
Department
how
• Gather respondents through Simple Random sampling
• Acquire respondents’ consent
• Divide groups: Experimental and Control
• Conduct Data gathering procedure (Pre-Test)
• Conduct intervention (experimental group)
• Conduct post-test
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