Hello into the world,
this just reached my mailbox and I wondered if it is possible to share it over this website. A psychology student is conducting a research project about meditation, mindfulness and happiness. I strongly feel that this is the direction our society is evolving to. Maybe some of you can take the time to contribute with their experiences. Here is the link and the email:


Hello
My name is Michael Brockway, a sixth form student participating in an Applied Psychology project over the summer at Liverpool John Moores University. This is in association with the Nuffield Bursary scheme, which encourages and invests in scientific projects.

As part of the project I am investigating the relationship between the depths of meditation, mindfulness and perceptions on happiness. My investigation is part of a larger study by my mentor Dr Peter Malinowski, which will continue over the next few years.

I am targeting members of Buddhist meditation groups of different traditions to share their experiences of meditation, through participating voluntarily in this anonymous online survey.

I would greatly appreciate your time in filling in this online survey, and your experiences should give me valuable insight into this topic and allow me to start research in this area. I am aware that the questionnaire may not address all questions which those who meditate consider relevant. However, there is space in the survey for any suggested improvements or alterations or any additional comments.

I would also be grateful if you were able to pass on this email (or the link to the online survey below) to members of your group.

Filling the online questionnaire usually takes about 15 minutes.

The address of the online questionnaire is as follows:

http://www.survey.ljmu.ac.uk/meditation1

If you have any further questions or comments regarding this survey please do not hesitate to contact myself (email: M.Brockway@ljmu.ac.uk) or my mentor Dr Peter Malinowski at LJMU (email: p.malinowski@ljmu.ac.uk).

Many thanks for your time and consideration,

Yours sincerely,

Michael Brockway