Table 1. Behavioral data for the three groups, shown as mean and standard deviation collected pre and post-intervention.
| Mindfulness group | Music group | Control group | |
|---|---|---|---|
| N (females) | 30 (21) | 30 (20) | 30 (22) |
| Age (years) | 36.8 ± 12.74 | 36.3 ± 9.18 | 36.6 ± 9.51 |
| Practice dose-response (min)* | 225.9 ± 31.2 | 233.5 ± 31.6 | - |
| MAAS pre | 3.1 ± .6 | 3.1 ± 1.0 | 3.1 ± 1.0 |
| MAAS post | 3.9 ± .7 | 3.2 ± .9 | 3.1 ± 1.1 |
| PSS pre | 19.1 ± 6.6 | 19.5 ± 5.7 | 18.2 ± 4.7 |
| PSS post | 14.1 ± 5.6 | 18.0 ± 5.6 | 17.9 ± 6.5 |
| D3SQI pre | 25.2 ± 3.8 | 24.0 ± 3.9 | 25.1 ± 4.0 |
| D3SQI Post | 28.4 ± 5.6 | 24.6 ± 4.9 | 25.2 ± 4.6 |
*The amount of practice was calculated as the total minutes of practice during the 10-day interventions.
Abbreviations: MAAS (Mindfulness Attention Awareness Scale); PSS (Perceived Stress Scale); D3SQI (D3 Sleep Quality Index).