A Randomized Controlled Trial Assessing the Psychological Benefits of a Daily Examen-Based Practice.
Journal of religion and health April 1, 2025 Thomas G Plante, David B Feldman, Jacqueline Ge et al. 6 citations
A two-week daily Examen-based practice, derived from a prayer developed by St. Ignatius of Loyola, improved university students' life meaning, satisfaction with life, and hope compared to a wait-list control group. The randomized controlled trial assigned 57 students to the practice and 58 to the control. Measures taken before, after, and at a two-week follow-up showed significant differences between groups on these three outcomes, suggesting the practice enhances global evaluations of life and future perceptions. No significant effects were found for mindfulness, compassion, stress, anxiety, or depression.