Andra Smith
Dados Biográficos
| ID | 6548819 |
|---|---|
| NOME | Andra Smith |
| PRENOMES | Andra |
| SOBRENOME | Smith |
| ASSINATURA | SMITH A |
| AFILIAÇÕES | University of Ottawa |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-1212-2473 |
| VERIFICADO | Sim |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 7 |
| TOTAL DE CITAÇÕES | 0 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 7 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMEIRO ANO DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2020 |
| ANO MAIS RECENTE DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2026 |
| ÍNDICE H | 0 |
Laughter Yoga for the wellness of our students
As concern for student well-being grows, this research strived to investigate a cost-effective, engaging method to alleviate stress while enhancing mental health. Although peer-reviewed research on Laughter Yoga is limited, findings suggest benefits including stress reduction, improved mental well-being, and positive physiological effects. This study evaluated the effects of 14 online Laughter Yoga sessions (curated YouTube videos, maximum of one…
Examining how brief mindfulness training influences communication within the brain of musicians with music performance anxiety
Many musicians live with music performance anxiety (MPA), which may affect their psychological and physiological functioning. Mindfulness, being aware in the present moment without judgment, has been found to help ease anxiety. Mindfulness may also help alleviate the negative effects of MPA, but what is the neurophysiological basis for this effect? Core components of mindfulness, including emotional processing and acceptance, are related to speci…
The effect of Transcendental Meditation on self-esteem, self-efficacy, and gratitude, for increasing empowerment of female youth in Uganda
This longitudinal study with female youth in the slums of Kampala, Uganda ( n = 130 ), explored the impact of the Transcendental Meditation® (TM®) technique on self-esteem, the primary outcome measure, and self-efficacy, gratitude, hope, tiredness, and resilience as secondary outcomes. Quality-of-life behaviors were also assessed, including excessive alcohol use. After baseline testing participants learned TM over five consecutive days. Participa…
The Effectiveness of Mindfulness Training on the Experience of Music Performance Anxiety in Young Adult Musicians. A Preliminary Investigation
Research has shown that music performance anxiety ( mpa ) is experienced by individuals of all ages and skill levels. Due to the need for effective management of performance anxiety in musicians, researchers have begun to investigate the viability of mindfulness, which has been proven as an effective treatment in populations with generalized anxiety. This study assessed the effects of a two-week mindfulness intervention on musicians before and af…
Traumatic Autobiographical Memories
Childhood sexual abuse (CSA) is associated with autobiographical memory (AM) disturbances. AM is important for future thinking, sense of self, and coping with negative emotions. CSA is under-researched among men, with research examining long-term neural correlates limited even further. This study explored the neural correlates of re-experiencing traumatic/negative memories to examine the influence of CSA on AM into adulthood. Fifteen males who ex…
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Traumatic Autobiographical Memories
Childhood sexual abuse (CSA) is associated with autobiographical memory (AM) disturbances. AM is important for future thinking, sense of self, and coping with negative emotions. CSA is under-researched among men, with research examining long-term neural correlates limited even further. This study explored the neural correlates of re-experiencing traumatic/negative memories to examine the influence of CSA on AM into adulthood. Fifteen males who ex…
The brain at rest
The Effectiveness of Mindfulness Training on the Experience of Music Performance Anxiety in Young Adult Musicians. A Preliminary Investigation
Research has shown that music performance anxiety ( mpa ) is experienced by individuals of all ages and skill levels. Due to the need for effective management of performance anxiety in musicians, researchers have begun to investigate the viability of mindfulness, which has been proven as an effective treatment in populations with generalized anxiety. This study assessed the effects of a two-week mindfulness intervention on musicians before and af…
The effect of Transcendental Meditation on self-esteem, self-efficacy, and gratitude, for increasing empowerment of female youth in Uganda
This longitudinal study with female youth in the slums of Kampala, Uganda ( n = 130 ), explored the impact of the Transcendental Meditation® (TM®) technique on self-esteem, the primary outcome measure, and self-efficacy, gratitude, hope, tiredness, and resilience as secondary outcomes. Quality-of-life behaviors were also assessed, including excessive alcohol use. After baseline testing participants learned TM over five consecutive days. Participa…
Examining how brief mindfulness training influences communication within the brain of musicians with music performance anxiety
Many musicians live with music performance anxiety (MPA), which may affect their psychological and physiological functioning. Mindfulness, being aware in the present moment without judgment, has been found to help ease anxiety. Mindfulness may also help alleviate the negative effects of MPA, but what is the neurophysiological basis for this effect? Core components of mindfulness, including emotional processing and acceptance, are related to speci…
Laughter Yoga for the wellness of our students
As concern for student well-being grows, this research strived to investigate a cost-effective, engaging method to alleviate stress while enhancing mental health. Although peer-reviewed research on Laughter Yoga is limited, findings suggest benefits including stress reduction, improved mental well-being, and positive physiological effects. This study evaluated the effects of 14 online Laughter Yoga sessions (curated YouTube videos, maximum of one…
Psychology (6 obras) · Clinical Psychology (5 obras) · Psychiatry (4 obras) · Mindfulness (3 obras) · Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions (3 obras) · Neuroscience (3 obras) · Anxiety (2 obras) · Child Abuse and Trauma (2 obras) · Clinical Psychology (2 obras) · Cognition (2 obras)