Date of Paper
5-2016
Type of Paper
Clinical research paper
Degree Name
Master of Social Work (M.S.W.)
Department
Social Work
First Advisor
Courtney K. Wells
Department/School
Social Work
Abstract
Much research exists on the relationships between personality and stress, and other research examines the relationships between stress and coping. However, few studies have examined the relationships between how personality, stress, and coping. This study investigated the relationships between stress, personality, mindfulness, and yoga practice. A survey including an abbreviated version of the Big Five Inventory (BFI-10), a short version of the Five-Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ-SV), the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), and qualitative questions on yoga practice was created. Fifty-eight people participated. Results indicate that personality not only impacts how people perceive stress, but it may also impact how people cope with stress. These results suggest that incorporating mindfulness might be more helpful for some personality types than others. Additionally, this study offers suggestions for organizations to incorporate mindfulness practices. Finally, this research includes suggestions for further research.
Recommended Citation
Meyer Stamp, Erin. (2016). The Relationships Between Perceived Stress, The Big Five Inventory, The Five- Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire, and Yoga. Retrieved from Sophia, the St. Catherine University repository website: https://sophia.stkate.edu/msw_papers/631