World Meditation Survey
This study explores meditation practice, motivation and individual characteristics of meditators in different traditional and cultural contexts.
We are seeking
People who are:
- Over 18 years of age, and
- Interested in meditation or have been meditating regularly.
What will I be asked to do?
As part of this study, we will ask you to complete a questionnaire on several occasions. First, right now, and then again after 6 and 12 months. The questionnaire consists of two parts - the first part focuses on your meditation practice and motivation and the second part on your attitudes and personality. Each part takes about 15-20 minutes to complete and the whole questionnaire takes about 30-45 minutes. However, some people might need considerably longer to respond to all questions. During the survey, you can decide whether you wish to complete both parts. In addition, you can always pause the survey and resume it later.
Compensation
As compensation for your participation, you can opt to receive a personal evaluation of various dimensions of your personality at the end of the three surveys. In addition, you will go into the draw to win one of six gift cards worth €100 in each participating country, which you can redeem personally or donate to your meditation community. Furthermore, we will donate €3 for each completed second or third questionnaire to GiveWell's All Grants Fund.
How to participate
Click the link below to read more about the study and participate in the survey.
Ethics
This project has human research ethics approval from The University of Melbourne (ID 31492).
Enquiries
If you would like more information about the study, please contact the lead researcher, Dr Karin Matko (karin.matko@unimelb.edu.au).