The Effects of Mindfulness Programming in a LSVT BIG for LIFE Group on Self-Esteem
Document Type
Poster
Start Date
28-4-2026 12:00 PM
End Date
28-4-2026 2:00 PM
Description
INTRODUCTION. Parkinson' s Disease is a progressive neurological disorder which impacts the brain, s ability to produce dopamine. Non-motor symptoms, including cognitive and psychosocial changes, are frequently overlooked due to the prominence of visible motor symptoms, such as bradykinesia and rigidity. Studies have shown that mindfulness programming can improve self-esteem in people with Parkinson's.
PURPOSE. The purpose of this study was to identify the effects of a 5-week mindfulness program on self-esteem in an LSVT BIG for LIFE group at Touro Infirmary.
METHODS. The Rosenberg Self-Esteem Assessment and the Cognitive and Affective Mindfulness Scale-Revised were completed pre-and post-intervention by four participants with PD. Mindfulness topics included gratitude, breathing and grounding, radical acceptance, chair yoga, and empowerment.
RESULTS. Results showed that the average score on the Rosenberg decreased by a small amount (16.5 to 15.67) that was not significant (p=.655), while average scores on the Cognitive and Affective Mindfulness Scale-Revised improved slightly (27.5 to 28.33) but also not significantly (p=.593). The results did not support our hypothesis that a 5-week mindfulness program would improve self-esteem in an LSVT BIG for LIFE group.
DISCUSSION. Results are clinically significant based on participants' subjective reports of interest in incorporating mindfulness techniques into their daily lives and future LSVT BIG for LIFE sessions. However, high pre-test Rosenberg Self-Esteem scores suggest a potential ceiling effect that may have limited measurable change.
Recommended Citation
Stall, Ashley; Barcelona, Emily Lively; Messina, Lindsay; and Henderson, Rachelle, "The Effects of Mindfulness Programming in a LSVT BIG for LIFE Group on Self-Esteem" (2026). School of Allied Health Professions Research Day. 6.
https://digitalscholar.lsuhsc.edu/ahrd/2026/posters/6
The Effects of Mindfulness Programming in a LSVT BIG for LIFE Group on Self-Esteem
INTRODUCTION. Parkinson' s Disease is a progressive neurological disorder which impacts the brain, s ability to produce dopamine. Non-motor symptoms, including cognitive and psychosocial changes, are frequently overlooked due to the prominence of visible motor symptoms, such as bradykinesia and rigidity. Studies have shown that mindfulness programming can improve self-esteem in people with Parkinson's.
PURPOSE. The purpose of this study was to identify the effects of a 5-week mindfulness program on self-esteem in an LSVT BIG for LIFE group at Touro Infirmary.
METHODS. The Rosenberg Self-Esteem Assessment and the Cognitive and Affective Mindfulness Scale-Revised were completed pre-and post-intervention by four participants with PD. Mindfulness topics included gratitude, breathing and grounding, radical acceptance, chair yoga, and empowerment.
RESULTS. Results showed that the average score on the Rosenberg decreased by a small amount (16.5 to 15.67) that was not significant (p=.655), while average scores on the Cognitive and Affective Mindfulness Scale-Revised improved slightly (27.5 to 28.33) but also not significantly (p=.593). The results did not support our hypothesis that a 5-week mindfulness program would improve self-esteem in an LSVT BIG for LIFE group.
DISCUSSION. Results are clinically significant based on participants' subjective reports of interest in incorporating mindfulness techniques into their daily lives and future LSVT BIG for LIFE sessions. However, high pre-test Rosenberg Self-Esteem scores suggest a potential ceiling effect that may have limited measurable change.