Effect of Blue Light Muraqaba Meditation (BLMM) on Stress and Performance: The Development of a Measurement Scale
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https://doi.org/10.56220/uwjms.v1i1.57Keywords:
Compulsive Buying Behavior, Impulsive Buying Behavior, Social InfluencesAbstract
Purpose: The study aimed to develop the factor structure and measurement scale for
Blue light muraqaba meditation (BLMM). Furthermore this study attempts to study the
relationship between BLMM practice, stress and performance.
Methodology/Design: We conducted focus group sessions with experts of BLMM and
analyzed the published research on different forms of meditation. This effort resulted in
the development of four factor 16 item measure for empirical testing. The data was
collected from 91 respondents who practiced BLMM for one month. We used exploratory
& confirmatory factor procedures for the evaluation of structure and reliability of the
scale.
Findings: The results suggest that a nine item four factor structure i.e. Relaxation,
Attention, Awareness, & Transcendence is effective in the assessment of BLMM
experience. This measure can be used for the effect of BLMM on stress and performance.
Originality/Value: Blue light muraqaba meditation (BLMM) is a hybrid form of
concentrative and mindfulness meditation. It can be used for stress management &
human development. No measure is currently available for the evaluation of BLMM
experience.
Implication: This measure can be used for the effect of BLMM on stress and
performance.
Limitations: The notable limitation for this research is that the sample size is relatively
small.
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