Table 1.
Baseline characteristics of the mindfulness and control groups (M ± SD).
| Variables | Mindfulness group (n = 23) | Control group (n = 23) | t | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gender (M/F) | 16/7 | 18/5 | — | — |
| Age (years) | 19.83 ± 1.44 | 20.04 ± 1.55 | -.493 | .624 |
| Height (cm) | 166.43 ± 6.34 | 174.60 ± 8.23 | -3.767 | .001 |
| Body mass (kg) | 61.07 ± 7.94 | 64.87 ± 9.09 | -1.512 | .138 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 21.98 ± 2.04 | 21.18 ± 1.49 | 1.516 | .137 |
| Education (years) | 14.35 ± 1.27 | 14.17 ± 1.07 | .503 | .618 |
| Sport experience (years) | 8.91 ± 3.65 | 10.02 ± 2.89 | -1.142 | .260 |
| Digit span test | ||||
| Forward | 14.65 ± 1.58 | 14.22 ± 1.98 | .823 | .415 |
| Backward | 8.43 ± 2.97 | 7.83 ± 2.37 | .769 | .446 |
Note. BMI: body mass index; M: male; F: female.