CHALMERS, R. A.; CLEMENTS, G.; SCHENKLUHN, H.; and WEINLESS, M., eds.1989. Scientific research on Maharishi's Transcendental Meditation andTM-Sidhi program: Collected papers, vol. 2. Vlodrop, the Netherlands:MVU Press.
The Studies in the First Two Sections Document Changes during the Practiceof the Transcendental Meditation Technique Unless Otherwise Stated.
A: Metabolic, Biochemical, and Cardiovascular Changes
105. JEVNING, R.; SMITH, R.; WILSON A. F.; and MORTON, M. E. Alterationsin blood flow during Transcendental Meditation. Psychophysiology 13:168 (SPR Abstract # 20), 1976.
Changes in Regional Blood Flow Indicative of Increased Blood Flow tothe Brain.
106. JEVNING, R.; WILSON, A. F.; SMITH, W. R.; and MORTON, M. Redistributionof blood flow in Transcendental Meditation. Department of Medicine, Universityof California at Irvine, Orange, California, U.S.A. Paper presented at theAmerican Psychological Society, San Francisco, California, U.S.A., October1975.
Changes in Regional Blood Flow Indicative of Increased Blood Flow tothe Brain.
107. MCCUAIG, L. W. Salivary electrolytes, protein, and pH during TranscendentalMeditation. Experientia 30(9): 988-989, 1974.
Increased Concentration of Salivary Electrolytes and Protein.
108. STEHLE, R. Ventilation, heart rate, and respiratory partial pressuresof athletes practicing the Transcendental Meditation technique. Diplomarbeit(abbr.), Deutsche Sporthochschule Köln, Cologne, W. Germany, 1975.
Indications of Deep Rest in Athletes: Decreased Metabolic Rate (DecreasedOxygen Consumption and Decreased Carbon Dioxide Elimination); DecreasedRespiration Rate; Decreased Heart Rate; Decreased Minute Ventilation.
109. BEVAN, A. J. W.; YOUNG, P. M.; WELLBY, M. L.; NENADOVIC, P.; andDICKINS, J. A. Endocrine changes in relaxation procedures. Proceedingsof the Endocrine Society of Australia 19: 59 (Abstract), 1976.
Reduction in Biochemical Index of Stress: Decreased Plasma Cortisol Levels.Biochemical Indication of Reduced Stress during Activity: Decreased UrinaryFree Cortisol Levels.
110. BUJATTI, M., and RIEDERER, P. Serotonin, noradrenaline, dopaminemetabolites in Transcendental Meditation technique. Journal of NeuralTransmission 39: 257-267, 1976.
Changes in Neurotransmitter Balance: Increased Levels of Serotonin Metabolite(Increased 5-HIAA Levels); Decreased Levels of Adrenaline and NoradrenalineMetabolite (Decreased VMA Levels) and Higher Levels of 5-HIAA outside thePractice of Transcendental Meditation.
111. JEVNING, R., and WILSON, A. F. Acute decline in adrenocortical activityduring Transcendental Meditation. Department of Medicine, University ofCalifornia at Irvine, Orange, California, U.S.A., 1977.
Reduction in Biochemical Index of Stress: Decreased Plasma Cortisol Levels.
112. JEVNING, R., and WILSON, A. F. Altered red cell metabolism in TM.Psychophysiology 14: 94 (Abstract), 1977.
Fundamental Change in Cellular Metabolism: Reduced Glucose Metabolismin Red Blood Cells.
113. JEVNING, R.; PIRKLE, H. C.; and WILSON, A. F. Behavioral alterationof plasma phenylalanine concentration. Physiology & Behavior 19:611-614, 1977.
Increased Plasma Phenylalanine Levels.
B: Electrophysiological and Electroencephalographic Changes
114. KOBAL, G.; WANDHÖFER, R. A.; and PLATTIG, K.-H. EEG power spectraand auditory evoked potentials in Transcendental Meditation (TM). PflügersArchiv, Supplement 359: 191, R 96, 1975.
Improved Efficiency of Information Transfer in the Brain: Shorter Latenciesof Auditory Evoked Potentials (Both during and outside the Practice of TranscendentalMeditation). Increased EEG Alpha Power.
115. KRAHNE, W., and TANELI, B. EEG and Transcendental Meditation. PflügersArchiv, Supplement 359: 190, R 95, 1975.
EEG Indications of Increased Orderliness of Brain Functioning: High AmplitudeAlpha and Theta Activity in All Cortical Regions.
116. WANDHÖFER, A.; KOBAL, G.; and PLATTIG, K.-H. Shortening oflatencies of human auditory evoked brain potentials during the TranscendentalMeditation technique. Zeitschrift für Elektroenzephalographie undElektromyographie EEG-EMG 7: 99-103, 1976. (Transl.)
Improved Efficiency of Information Transfer in the Brain: Shorter Latenciesof Auditory Evoked Potentials (Both during and outside the Practice of TranscendentalMeditation).
117. DASH, P., and ALEXANDER, C. N. Electrophysiological characteristicsduring the Transcendental Meditation program and napping: A pilot study.Divisions of Natural and Social Sciences, University of California at SantaCruz, Santa Cruz, California, U.S.A., 1976.
EEG Differentiation between Transcendental Meditation and Napping.
118. BANQUET, J. P.; HAYNES, C.; HEBERT, R.; and REBER, B. Analysis ofsleep in altered states of consciousness by classical EEG and coherencespectra. Electroencephalography and Clinical Neurophysiology 43(4):503, E 203 (Abstract), 1977.
EEG Indications of Lessened Sleep Requirement.
119. BANQUET, J. P.; HAYNES, C.; HEBERT, R.; and REBER, B. Sleep anddream in altered states of consciousness. LENA, La Salpêtriètre,Paris, France, and EEG Laboratory, Maharishi European Research University,Seelisberg, Switzerland, 1976.
EEG Indications of Lessened Sleep Requirement.
120. BENNETT, J. E., and TRINDER, J. Hemispheric laterality and cognitivestyle associated with Transcendental Meditation. Psychophysiology 14:293-296, 1977.
Greater Adaptability of Brain Functioning outside the Practice of TranscendentalMeditation: Greater Lateral EEG Asymmetry during Right and Left HemisphereTasks.
121. HEBERT, R., and LEHMANN, D. Theta bursts: An EEG pattern in normalsubjects practicing the Transcendental Meditation technique. Electroencephalographyand Clinical Neurophysiology 42: 397-405, 1977.
EEG Indications of Increased Inner Satisfaction: Synchronous Theta Bursts.
C: Physiological Efficiency and Stability
122. SULTAN, S. E. A study of the ability of individuals trained in TranscendentalMeditation to achieve and maintain levels of physiological relaxation. Master'sthesis (abbr.), School of Human Behavior, United States International University,San Diego, California, U.S.A., 1975.
Electromyographic Evidence of Deep Muscular Relaxation; Greater Abilityto Maintain Relaxation during Activity.
123. DANIELS, D. Comparison of the Transcendental Meditation techniqueto various relaxation procedures. Department of Psychology, Washington SingerLaboratories, University of Exeter, Exeter, Devon, England, 1976.
Improved Resistance to Stress: Greater Autonomic Stability--Greater Stabilityof Skin Resistance in Response to Stressful Stimuli. Improved Auditory Discriminationand Greater Ability to Process Information at Speed (Superior Dichotic Listening).
D: Health
124. LOVELL-SMITH, H. D.; DICKIE, A.; and ROBINSON, J. Blood pressureand plasma cholesterol levels before and after learning Transcendental Meditation.University of Otago Medical School, Dunedin, New Zealand, 1975.
Reduction of Blood Pressure to More Ideal Levels in Both Hypertensiveand Normotensive Subjects.
125. DONER, D. W. JR. The Transcendental Meditation technique--a "self-care"program for the dialysis/transplant patient. Findings previously publishedin Journal of the American Association of Nephrology Nurses and Technicians3(3): 119-125, 1976.
Improved Mental and Physical Health in Patients on a Kidney Transplant/DialysisProgram: Decreased Blood Pressure; Decreased Anxiety; Increased Independence;Enhanced Self-Image; Improved Sense of Well-Being.
126. FUSON, J. W. The effect of the Transcendental Meditation programon sleeping and dreaming patterns. Unpublished doctoral dissertation (abbr.),Yale Medical School, New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.A., 1976.
Improvements in Sleeping and Dreaming Patterns: Improved Quality of Sleep;Decreased Time to Fall Asleep; More Rested on Awakening; Decreased Awakeningsper Night; Decreased Time to Awaken Fully; Decreased Drowsiness; DecreasedLethargy; Decreased Daytime Napping; Decreased Number of Dreams Remembered;Decrease in Complexity of Dreams; Decrease in Unpleasant Emotional Contentof Dreams; Decrease in Recurring Dreams; Decreased Need for Sleep Medications.Decreased Use of Alcohol. Improved Reported State of Mental Health. ReducedNeed for Medical Attention.
127. SUURKÜLA, J. The Transcendental Meditation technique and theprevention of psychiatric illness. Vasa Hospital University of Gothenburg,Gothenburg, Sweden, 1977.
Epidemiological Evidence for Prevention of Psychiatric Illness.
E: Motor and Perceptual Ability, and Athletic Performance
128. GRAHAM, J. The effects of Transcendental Meditation on auditorythresholds. Department of Experimental Psychology, University of Sussex,Brighton, Sussex, England, 1971.
Increased Perceptual Acuity: Improved Auditory Frequency and AmplitudeDiscrimination.
129. HARDESTY, M. J. The effect of Transcendental Meditation on reactiontime. Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, Kentucky, U.S.A., 1972.
Improved Mind-Body Co-ordination: Faster Reactions (Simple and ChoiceVisual Reaction Time).
130. REDDY, M. K. The role of the Transcendental Meditation program inthe promotion of athletic excellence: Long- and short-term effects and theirrelation to activation theory. Master's thesis, Centre for the Study ofHigher States of Consciousness, Maharishi European Research University,Switzerland, 1976.
Benefits for Athletes: A Unique State of Deep Rest during TranscendentalMeditation--Decreased Metabolic Rate (Decreased Oxygen Consumption); IncreasedBasal Skin Resistance; Fewer Spontaneous Skin Resistance Responses. ImprovedPhysiological Functioning outside the Practice of Transcendental Meditation--ImprovedCardiovascular Efficiency; Improved Respiratory Efficiency (Increased VitalCapacity). Improved Athletic Performance and Neuromuscular Integration--ImprovedRunning Speed; Improved Standing Broad Jump; Improved Agility; Faster Reactions.
131. MARTINETTI, R. F. Influence of Transcendental Meditation on perceptualillusion: A pilot study. Perceptual and Motor Skills 43: 822, 1976.
Improved Perceptual Ability: Lower Incidence of Perceptual Illusions.
A: Intelligence, Learning, and Academic Performance
132. NATARAJ, P., and RADHAMANI, M. G. The Transcendental Meditationprogram and its effects on psychological functions in secondary school studentsof a rural Indian high school. Department of Psychology, Maharani's College,Mysore, India. Research presented at the International Conference on 'Vedaand Science,' Bangalore, Karnataka, India, 25-30 June 1975.
Benefits for High School Students: Improved Concentration; Improved ReadingComprehension; Improved Memory.
133. OVERBECK, K.-D., and TöNNIES, S. E. Einige Effekte der TranszendentalenMeditation bei lernbehinderten Sonderschülern. Diplomarbeit of firstauthor (abbr.), Psychologisches Institut III, University of Hamburg, Hamburg,W. Germany, 1975.
Benefits for School Children with Learning Problems: Decreased Anxiety;Decreased Examination Anxiety; Decreased School Dislike.
134. SCHER, D. The effects of Transcendental Meditation on free recall.Master's thesis (abbr.), State University College, New Paltz, New York,U.S.A., 1975.
Improved Memory and Organization of Memory--Effect More Pronounced inLong-Term Meditators.
135. HARRISON, S. D.; PAGANO, R.; and WARKENBURG, S. Meditation and righthemispheric functioning--spatial localization. In Proceedings of theBiofeedback Research Society, Seventh Annual Meeting, Colorado Springs,Colorado, U.S.A., 27 February-2 March 1976, p. 33 (Abstract).
More Efficient Functioning of the Right Cerebral Hemisphere: Better SpatialLocalization.
136. BERRETTINI, R. B. The effects of the Transcendental Meditation programon short-term recall performance. Master's thesis (abbr.), Department ofEducation, Wilkes College, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, U.S.A., 1976.
Benefits for College Students: Improved Short-Term Memory, Ability toFocus Attention, and Spontaneous Organization of Memory.
137. HARDING, S. D. The Transcendental Meditation program in Britishsecondary schools. Department of Experimental Psychology, University ofSussex, Brighton, Sussex, England, 1976.
Decreased Neuroticism in Secondary School Students.
138. BROWN, M. Higher education for higher consciousness: A study ofstudents at Maharishi International University. Doctoral dissertation (abbr.),University of California at Berkeley, Berkeley, California, U.S.A., DissertationAbstracts International 38, 649A-650A, 1976.
Benefits for Students Resulting from Maharishi's Integrated System ofEducation at Maharishi International University: Greater Interest in AcademicActivities; Greater Commitment to Higher Education; Greater Intellectualand Scientific Orientation; Greater Aesthetic Orientation; Greater Respectfor Traditional Religious Values; Greater Optimism about the Future of Society;Greater Altruism (Greater Commitment to Helping Others and Improving Society);Greater Sense of Social Responsibility; Greater Tolerance of Authority;Greater Trust; Greater Sociability; Greater Psychological Stability; GreaterCommitment to Personal Growth; Less Anxiety; Less Impulsiveness.
139. JACKSON, Y. Learning disorders and the Transcendental Meditationprogram: Retrospects and prospects. A preliminary study with economicallydeprived adolescents. Doctoral thesis (abbr.), University of Massachusetts,Amherst, Massachusetts, U.S.A., 1977. Dissertation Abstracts International38 (6): 3351A, 1977.
Increased Self-Actualization in Economically Deprived Adolescents withLearning Problems: Increased Inner-Directedness (Independence, Self-Supportiveness)3;Increased Self-Regard. Decreased Dropout Rate from School.
140. PAGANO, R. R., and FRUMKIN, L. R. The effect of Transcendental Meditationon right hemispheric functioning. Biofeedback and Self-Regulation2(4): 407-415, 1977.
Superior Synthetic and Holistic Thinking: Enhanced Tonal Memory.
B: Development of Personality
141. CURTIN, T. G. The relationship between Transcendental Meditationand adaptive regression. Doctoral thesis (abbr.), School of Education, BostonUniversity, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A., 1973.
Improved Mental Health: Increased Capacity for 'Adaptive Regression'(Conscious Experience of the Inner Self and Ability to Bring the Inner Selfto Healthy Expression).
142. BOESE, E., and BERGER, K. Psychological effects of TranscendentalMeditation. Department of Behavioral Science, Milton S. Hershey MedicalCenter, Pennsylvania State University, Hershey, Pennsylvania, U.S.A., 1971.
Decreased Number of Situations in Life Felt to Be a Problem; DecreasedNumber of Serious Problems Experienced; Decreased Hostility; Enhanced Self-Concept.
143. HAHN, H. R., and WHALEN, T. E. The effects of the TranscendentalMeditation program on levels of hostility, anxiety, and depression. Master'sthesis (abbr.), Department of Educational Psychology, California State Universityat Hayward, Hayward, California, U.S.A., 1974.
Decreased Hostility; Decreased Anxiety; Decreased Depression.
144. ROSENTHAL, J. M. The effect of the Transcendental Meditation programon self-actualization, self-concept, and hypnotic susceptibility. Master'sthesis (abstract), Department of Psychology, University of Hawaii, Honolulu,Hawaii, U.S.A., 1974.
Benefits for University Students: Increased Self-Actualization; EnhancedSelf-Concept.
145. FLOYD III, W. T., and HAYNES, J. The influence of TranscendentalMeditation on anxiety. Master's thesis of first author (abbr.), Departmentof Psychology, North Texas State University, Denton, Texas, U.S.A., 1974.
Decreased Anxiety.
146. WILLIS, C. Transcendental Meditation and its influence on the self-concept.Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, U.S.A., 1974.
Better Self-Concept and Degree of Adjustment; Improved PsychologicalHealth.
147. WEISS, C. The immediate effect of the Transcendental Meditationtechnique and theoretical reflections upon the psychology and physiologyof subjective well-being. Diplomarbeit (abbr.), Institute of Psychology,University of the Saarland, Saarbrücken, W. Germany, 1975.
Increased Elevated Mood; Increased Mental Clarity and Wakefulness; IncreasedReadiness for Activity; Decreased Vulnerability; Decreased Nervousness;Decreased Fatigue; Decreased Drowsiness; Decreased Lethargy; Decreased DepressedMood; Decreased Introversion; Decreased Aggressive Irritation.
148. GUPTA, N. C. Effects of Transcendental Meditation on anxiety andself-concept. Department of Educational Psychology, Ball State University,Muncie, Indiana, U.S.A., 1974.
Enhanced Self-Concept; Decreased Anxiety.
149. GRIGGS, S. T. A preliminary study into the effect of TranscendentalMeditation on empathy. Master's thesis (abbr.), School of Human Behavior,United States International University, San Diego, California, U.S.A., 1976.
Greater Empathy.
150. THROLL, D. A., and THROLL, L. A. The effect of a three-month residencecourse upon the personalities of experienced meditators. Victoria University,Wellington, New Zealand, 1977.
Increased Ego Strength, Emotional Stability and Maturity, and DecreasedOverreactionary Behavior; Increased Emotional Harmony and Absence of RegressiveBehavior; Increased Emotional Strength and Lessening of Unwelcome Thoughtsor Compulsive Habits; Decreased Depression, Showing a Calmer, More ConfidentAttitude; Increases in--Intelligence; Self-Sufficiency and Resourcefulness;Contentment; Enthusiasm for Work; Trust; Tolerant and Participating Attitude;Creativity; Decreases in--Anxiety and Tension; Use of Alcohol; Use of Cigarettes;Need for Tranquilizers and Other Prescribed Drugs.
151. RUSSIE, R. E. The influence of Transcendental Meditation on positivemental health and self-actualization; and the role of expectation, rigidity,and self-control in the achievement of these benefits. Doctoral thesis (abbr.),California School of Professional Psychology, Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.,1975.
Increased Self-Actualization: Increases in--Time Competence (Abilityto Live More Fully in the Present, Ability to Connect Past, Present, andFuture Meaningfully); Inner-Directedness (Independence, Self-Supportiveness);Self-Actualizing Value (Holding of Values of Self-Actualizing People); FeelingReactivity (Sensitivity to One's Own Needs and Feelings); Spontaneity; Self-Regard;Self-Acceptance; Capacity for Intimate Contact (Capacity for Warm InterpersonalRelationships).
152. MADSEN, W. C. Transcendental Meditation and the flexibility of constructionsof reality. Department of Psychology, Stanford University, Palo Alto, California,U.S.A., 1976.
Greater Open-Mindedness: Greater Flexibility of Constructions of Reality.
153. THROLL, D. A. The effects of the Transcendental Meditation techniqueupon adolescent personality. Master's thesis (abbr.), Victoria University,Wellington, New Zealand, 1978.
Increased Self-Actualization: Increases in--Time Competence (Abilityto Live More Fully in the Present, Ability to Connect Past, Present, andFuture Meaningfully); Inner-Directedness (Independence, Self-Supportiveness);Self-Actualizing Value (Holding of Values of Self-Actualizing People); FeelingReactivity (Sensitivity to One's Own Needs and Feelings); Spontaneity; Self-Regard;Nature of Man is Constructive (Ability to See Man as Essentially Good);Capacity for Intimate Contact (Capacity for Warm Interpersonal Relationships).Increased Ego Strength and Emotional Maturity, Decreased OverreactionaryBehavior; Increased Boldness and Self-Sufficiency, Decreased Inhibition;Increased Self-Reliance, Practicality, Realism, and Logical Behavior; IncreasedTolerant and Conciliatory Attitudes; Decreased Instability, Insomnia, andHypochondriacal and Neurasthenic Symptoms; Increased Self-Control, Persistence,Foresight, Consideration of Others, and Regard for Etiquette; IncreasedRelaxed, Unfrustrated, Guilt-Free Behavior; Increased Outgoingness and Tendencyto Participate; Decreased Anxiety; Increased Self-Sufficiency. DecreasedNeed for Sleep Medication and Pain Relievers; Decreased Use of Cigarettes;Decreased Use of Alcohol; Decreased Drug Abuse.
154. DILLBECK, M. C. The effect of the Transcendental Meditation techniqueon anxiety level. Journal of Clinical Psychology 33(4): 1076-1078,1977.
Decreased Anxiety in University Students.
155. BOSMAJIAN, L. S. Role of expectancy and pretreatment personalityin subjects' self-actualizing changes while practicing Transcendental Meditation.Doctoral thesis (abbr.), Department of Psychology, The George WashingtonUniversity, Washington, D.C., U.S.A., 1977.
Increased Self-Actualization: Increases in--Time Competence (Abilityto Live More Fully in the Present, Ability to Connect Past and Present Meaningfully);Inner-Directedness (Independence, Self-Supportiveness).
156. NYSTUL, M. S., and GARDE, M. Comparison of self-concepts of TranscendentalMeditators and nonmeditators. Psychological Reports 41: 303-306,1977.
Enhanced Self-Concept: Less Likely to Qualify Self-Description; FewerPersonality Defects; Greater Self-Esteem; Better Opinion of Oneself; GreaterSelf-Satisfaction; Greater Sense of Personal Worth; Greater Satisfactionwith One's Moral Worth and Relationship to God and Religion.
A: Rehabilitation
157. CANDELENT, T., and CANDELENT, G. Teaching Transcendental Meditationin a psychiatric setting. Hospital & Community Psychiatry 26(3):156-159, 1975.
Benefits for Psychiatric Patients with Schizophrenia, Neurosis, PersonalityDisorders, and Alcohol and Drug Problems: Decreased Anxiety and Tension;Decreased Overactive or Impulsive Behavior; Improved Sleep Patterns (DecreasedAwakenings per Night, Improved Quality of Sleep).
158. RAMIREZ, J. The Transcendental Meditation program as a possibletreatment modality for drug offenders: Evaluation of a pilot project atMilan Federal Correctional Institution. Department of Forensic Studies,Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana, U.S.A., 1975.
Rehabilitation of Imprisoned Drug Offenders: Enhanced Self-Esteem; Indicationsof Increased Emotional Stability and Maturity--Decreased Depression; DecreasedNeuroticism; Decreased Guilt; Decreased Psychasthenia; Decreased Hypomania;Decreased Schizophrenia; Increased Social Responsibility. Indications ofDecreased Aggression--Decreased Hostility; Decreased Assault; DecreasedIrritability; Decreased Suspicion; Decreased Resentment; Decreased PsychopathicDeviation.
159. BLOOMFIELD, H. H., and KORY, R. The Transcendental Meditation program,spiritual crisis and enlightenment. Findings previously published in Holisticway to health and happiness: A new approach to complete lifetime wellness.243-259. New York: Simon and Schuster, 1978.
Resolution of Spiritual Crisis through Development of Integration ofPersonality: Growth of Enlightenment.
160. FERGUSON, R. E. The Transcendental Meditation program at MassachusettsCorrectional Institution Walpole: An evaluation report. Institute for SocialRehabilitation, Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, California, U.S.A., 1977.
Rehabilitation of Prisoners: Decreased Anxiety; Decreased Hostility;Decreased Prison Disciplinary Rule Infractions; Improved Sleep Patterns(Decreased Time to Fall Asleep, Decreased Awakenings per Night, ImprovedQuality of Sleep).
161. FERGUSON, R. E. A self-report evaluation of the effects of the TranscendentalMeditation program at Massachusetts Correctional Institution Walpole--afollow-up. Institute for Social Rehabilitation, Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles,California, U.S.A., 1978.
Rehabilitation of Prisoners: Increased Work Efficiency; Increased Abilityto Handle Stress and Tension; Increased Ability to Deal with Others; DecreasedUse of Alcohol and Prescribed and Non-Prescribed Drugs; Decreased Use ofCigarettes; Decreased Drug Abuse.
162. DHANARAJ, H. The influence of Transcendental Meditation on cessationof drug use: Some preliminary findings. Findings previously published inRODA Summer Scholarship Abstracts, National Health and Welfare, Canada,1973.
Decreased Drug Abuse; Decreased Use of Cigarettes; Decreased Use of Alcohol.
163. MONAHAN, R. J. Secondary prevention of drug dependence through theTranscendental Meditation program in metropolitan Philadelphia. The InternationalJournal of the Addictions 12(6): 729-754, 1977.
Decreased Drug Abuse; Decreased Use of Cigarettes; Decreased Use of Alcohol;Decreased Use of Caffeine; Decreased Need for Tranquillizers and Other PrescribedDrugs.
B: Productivity and Quality of Life
164. JONSSON, C. Organizational development through the TranscendentalMeditation program: A study of relationships between the TranscendentalMeditation program and certain efficiency criteria. Unpublished master'sthesis (abbr.), Department of Business Administration, Stockholm University,Stockholm, Sweden, 1975.
Fulfillment of Goals of Organizational Development: Ability to AccomplishMore with Less Effort; Greater Alertness, Attentiveness, and Initiative;Greater Self-Confidence; Greater Decision Making Ability; Greater Abilityto Assign Priorities; Greater Ease in Making Contacts with Other People;Greater Ability to Cooperate with Others and Greater Respect for the Viewsof Others; Greater Tolerance; Less Easily Irritated; Less Often Angry; LessTendency to Worry about Other People's Opinions; Less Often Tired.
165. SUAREZ, V. W. The relationship of the practice of TranscendentalMeditation to subjective evaluations of marital satisfaction and adjustment.Unpublished master's thesis (abbr.), School of Education, University ofSouthern California, Los Angeles, California, U.S.A., 1976.
Greater Marital Satisfaction: Greater Adjustment; Greater Happiness andHarmony; Greater Intimacy; Greater Acceptance of One's Spouse; Greater Admirationof One's Spouse; Greater Agreement on Conduct and Recreation.
166. HATCHARD, G. Influence of the Transcendental Meditation programon crime rate in suburban Cleveland. Cleveland World Plan Center, Cleveland,Ohio, U.S.A., 1977.
Improved Quality of City Life: Decreased Crime Rate in Suburban Communities(U.S.A., 1974-1976).
Papers 167 to 189 review the application of the Transcendental Meditationand TM-Sidhi program in the areas of health, education, development of personality,rehabilitation, and quality of life.
A: Health
167. GRÄF, H.-D. Transzendentale Meditation--ein Weg in der psychophysischenTherapie. Ärzteblatt Baden-Württemberg (6), 1975 .
The physiological, psychological, and sociological benefits resultingfrom the practice of the Transcendental Meditation technique are reviewedand its value both in clinical practice and for society as a whole are emphasized.
168. TOANE, E. B. The Transcendental Meditation program. Journal ofthe Canadian Medical Association 114: 1095-1096, 1976.
The author discusses results of research on the Transcendental Meditationprogram and gives examples from his own experience of the benefits of TranscendentalMeditation for the patient and the doctor.
169. STUTZ, E. Transzendentale Meditation in der Medizin. MedizinischeKlinik 72(20): 905-908, 1977.
The benefits of Transcendental Meditation for physiological functioningare reviewed and their value in clinical medicine is emphasized.
170. ORME-JOHNSON, D. W. EEG coherence during transcendental consciousness.Electroencephalography and Clinical Neurophysiology 43(4): 581-582,E 487 (Abstract), 1977.
Very high EEG coherence, indicating increased orderliness of brain functioning,was found to be characteristic of the experience of transcendental consciousnessduring Transcendental Meditation. High correlations were found between:1) coherence, 2) creativity, 3) clarity of experience of transcendentalconsciousness, 4) H-reflex recovery, and 5) suspension of respiration.
171. RIGBY, B. Higher states of consciousness through the TranscendentalMeditation program: A literature review. Department of Psychiatry, MaharishiEuropean Research University, Seelisberg, Switzerland. Rheinweiler, W. Germany:MERU Press, 1978.
The paper presents a concise review of research on higher states of consciousnessdeveloped through the Transcendental Meditation and TM-Sidhi program anddiscusses the profound benefits of this program for the development of perfecthealth for both the individual and society.
172. GRÄF, D. Die Technik der Transzendentalen Meditation und ihreWirkungen auf die Gesundheit. Erfahrungsheilkunde 27(3): 99-102,1978.
The benefits of Transcendental Meditation for physiological functioningand their importance for health are reviewed.
173. KANELLAKOS, D. P. Transcendental consciousness: Expanded awarenessas a means of preventing and eliminating the effects of stress. In Stressand anxiety, C.D. Speilberger and I.G. Sarason (Eds.), Vol. 5, pp. 261-315.Washington, D.C.: Hemisphere Publishing Corporation, 1978.
The paper reviews the beneficial effects of the Transcendental Meditationprogram in the light of their importance for the prevention and eliminationof stress and expansion of individual consciousness.
174. GRÄF, D. Die Transzendentale Meditation (TM) und ihre therapeutischenMögichkeiten. Zeitschrift für Allgemeinmedizin 54(12):701-709, 1978.
Research findings on the Transcendental Meditation program are discussedwith respect to its benefits in the fields of health and social welfare.
175. KROENER, D. Transzendentale Meditation und ihre Indikationen fürden niedergelassenen Arzt. Biologische Medizin 9(3): 122-127, 1980.
The benefits of the Transcendental Meditation program in medical practiceare described with particular reference to the alleviation of stress-relatedillness and psychosomatic complaints.
B: Education
176. LEVINE, P. H. Transcendental Meditation and the Science of CreativeIntelligence. Phi Delta Kappan 54(4): 231-235, 1972.
The Science of Creative Intelligence and its practical aspect the TranscendentalMeditation program are discussed in the light of their implications forresolving the problems in education.
177. DRISCOLL, F. TM as a secondary school subject. Phi Delta Kappan54(4): 236-237, 1972.
A U.S. public school superintendent outlines his successful experienceof introducing Transcendental Meditation into the adult education programof his area and at a senior high school. Improved grades, improved relationshipswith family, teachers, and peers, and disappearance of drug abuse are reported.
178. PRICE, J. F. Education and the Science of Creative Intelligence.Vestes: the Australian Universities' Review 17(1): 28-37, 1974.
The author presents the Science of Creative Intelligence as a fundamentalinterdisciplinary approach to education and outlines its great practicalvalue in improving the quality of life in the light of scientific researchon the Transcendental Meditation program.
179. CLEMENTS, G., and RIGBY, B. P. The Science of Creative Intelligenceoffers fulfillment in education: Self-realization found in the simplestform of awareness--the field of all possibilities. Paper presented at theSeventh World Congress, International Association for the Advancement ofEducational Research, Gent, Belgium, July 1977. Rheinweiler, W. Germany:MERU Press, 1977.
The paper discusses the educational programs of Maharishi European ResearchUniversity for unfolding the full potential of consciousness in every student,and developing a unified understanding of all fields of knowledge throughthe Science of Creative Intelligence and its practical aspect, the TranscendentalMeditation and TM-Sidhi program. The authors propose that the implementationof this scientifically validated program in all areas of education willbring fulfillment to the goals of every system of education.
C: Personality
180. SHELLY, M. Meditation and the great evolution. Department of Psychology,University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas, U.S.A., 1972.
Transcendental Meditation is seen as an important method of increasingsatisfaction and happiness.
D: Rehabilitation
181. KNIFFKI, K.-D. Transzendentale Meditation--TM--u.a. eine nichtchemischeMeth-ode gegen Drogenmilßbrauch. Niedersachsisches Ärzteblatt44(24): 805-809, 1971.
Transcendental Meditation is discussed as a highly effective method tocombat drug abuse.
182. COX, S. B. Transcendental Meditation and the criminal justice system.Kentucky Law Journal 60(2), 1971-1972.
The Transcendental Meditation technique is introduced as an effectivemeans for criminal and drug rehabilitation.
183. SYKES, D. E. Transcendental Meditation--as applied to criminal justicereform, drug rehabilitation and society in general. The University ofMaryland Law Forum 3(2), 1973.
The benefits of Transcendental Meditation for mind, body, social behaviorand world harmony are discussed. On this basis the application of the TranscendentalMeditation program in prison and drug rehabilitation is proposed.
184. MARCUS, J. B. Transcendental Meditation: A new method of reducingdrug abuse. Drug Forum 3(2): 113-136, 1974.
Research demonstrates that Transcendental Meditation is effective inthe treatment and prevention of drug abuse.
185. FULLERMAN, F. J. The Transcendental Meditation program: New hopefor criminal rehabilitation. United States Probation Officer, United StatesDistrict Court, Northern District of Illinois, Illinois, U.S.A. Paper presentedat the First International Conference on Criminology and Consciousness,Maharishi International University, Fairfield, Iowa, U.S.A., 29-30 October1977.
The unique effectiveness of the Transcendental Meditation program inthe rehabilitation of prisoners is discussed on the basis of research projectsconducted in U.S. prisons. The author proposes the introduction of TranscendentalMeditation in the probation and parole systems.
186. KANELLAKOS, D. P.; RIGBY, B. P.; BLOOMFIELD, H. H.; CHARLES, B.M.; CLEMENTS, G.; DAVIS, B. V.; and MEAD, G. Enlightenment for ideal rehabilitation:Expansion of consciousness as the basis of the restoration of creative intelligence.The effectiveness of the Transcendental Meditation program for rehabilitation.Paper presented at the Third International Conference on Drug Dependency,Liverpool, England, 6 April 1976. Rheinweiler, W. Germany: MERU Press, 1976.
The authors propose that the development of enlightenment through theTranscendental Meditation program is the ideal means of rehabilitation.Scientific research on Transcendental Meditation is examined in the lightof its application for the restoration of the full creative intelligenceof the individual.
187. STUTZ, E. Transzendentale Meditation in der Behandlung Drogenabhängiger.Das öffentliche Gesundheilswesen 39: 759-766, 1977.
The Transcendental Meditation program is found to be effective in drugrehabilitation.
188. RIGBY, B. Enlightenment in world psychiatry: The TranscendentalMeditation technique--new light on consciousness. Paper presented at TheSixth World Congress of Psychiatry, Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.A., 28 August-3September 1977. Rheinweiler, W. Germany: MERU Press, 1977.
A review of research reveals that enlightenment--the state of fully developedhuman consciousness resulting from the regular practice of the TranscendentalMeditation and TM-Sidhi program--fulfills the highest goals of psychiatryand medicine in bringing perfect health to both the individual and society--thebasis for world peace.
E: Quality of Life
189. BAUMANN, E. Neurophysiologische Integration als Grundlage fürLernen und Arbeiten in der Ökologie. Verhandlungen der Gesellschaftfür Ökologie, Kiel 1977, 6: 557-560, 1978.
The integrated functioning of the nervous system, developed through TranscendentalMeditation, is discussed as the basis of a holistic and all encompassingview of the environment and of life in accord with natural law.