The Transcendental Meditation Program and Rehabilitation at Folsom State Prison

• Published in: Criminal Justice and Behavior Vol. 5; no. 1; p. 3
• Main Authors: Abrams, Allan I, Siegel, Larry M
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 1978
• Subjects: Behavior Change; Behavior Patterns; Correctional Rehabilitation; Criminals; Environmental Influences; Folsom State Prison; Prisoners; Program Evaluation; Rehabilitation Programs; Research Projects; Transcendental Meditation; Validity

Effects of the Transcendental Meditation program in a maximum security prison were studied via cross-validation design. Meditation and control groups indicated reduction in anxiety, neuroticism, hostility, and insomnia as a function of the treatment. (Author)