Empirical and Heuristic Phenomenological Case Study of the HeartMath Global Coherence Initiative.
International journal of environmental research and public health April 8, 2019 Peer reviewed DOI: 10.3390/ijerph16071245 via PubMed
Summary
This case study tested whether meditation using HeartMath tools correlates with changes in global magnetic field readings. Quantitative analysis of data from six magnetometers and meditation records found trends toward global and local group coherence, with both significant and insignificant results, supporting the null hypothesis overall. Qualitative journaling revealed themes of wholeness, holistic healing, energy healing, and meditation. Despite limitations, the findings offer theoretical and practical support for the HeartMath Global Coherence Initiative's mission of promoting personal, social, and global coherence.
Study at a glance
| Design | case study |
|---|---|
| Key finding | Quantitative data indicated the null hypothesis, but trends toward global and local group coherence were observed, and qualitative findings supported themes of wholeness, holistic healing, energy healing, and meditation. |
Abstract
Along with the creativity of vast technological advances, humanity's endemic destructiveness continues. Planetary healing needs motivated this research. The aim was an empirical and heuristic phenomenological investigation into and an evaluation of the theoretical and technological implications of the HeartMath Global Coherence Initiative. The single case study, and limited amount of data, indicated the null hypothesis. Methodology included HeartMath Inner Balance tool and newly developed Global Coherence application (app). Data collection involved linked empirical measures and experiential journaling. Quantitative data analysis, which consisted of statistical analysis of correlations between six existing Global Coherence magnetometers and empirical measures of meditation records, from Inner Balance and Global coherence apps, respectively, yielded unexpected findings, both significant and insignificant, in the form of trends towards global and local group coherence, respectively. Qualitative findings essentially revealed variations on the, interrelated, consciousness themes of wholeness, holistic healing, energy healing and meditation. In addition to various limitations and implications, interpretation of integrative findings indicated theoretical and practical support for the HeartMath mission and vision of developing and promoting personal, social and global coherence.