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At the Intersection of Mindfulness and Sustainability - An overview of the emerging field of Mindfulness within Sustainability Science

Mavon, Lison LU (2023) In Master Thesis Series in Environmental Studies and Sustainability Science MESM02 20232
LUCSUS (Lund University Centre for Sustainability Studies)
Abstract
Climate change is a people-made crisis which requires a shift in our mindsets. Early studies in the field of mindfulness within sustainability science show the potential of mindfulness to influence consciousness, beliefs, and values for sustainability. However, the field is still at its early stages and scattered over various topics and methods. The aim of this thesis is to assess how the concept of mindfulness has been academically studied within the field of sustainability science over the past ten years and what essential next step could foster its development. This study employs a systematic literature review using demographic data analysis and content analysis. The results demonstrate that despite a growing contribution to the field,... (More)
Climate change is a people-made crisis which requires a shift in our mindsets. Early studies in the field of mindfulness within sustainability science show the potential of mindfulness to influence consciousness, beliefs, and values for sustainability. However, the field is still at its early stages and scattered over various topics and methods. The aim of this thesis is to assess how the concept of mindfulness has been academically studied within the field of sustainability science over the past ten years and what essential next step could foster its development. This study employs a systematic literature review using demographic data analysis and content analysis. The results demonstrate that despite a growing contribution to the field, the empirical evidence linking mindfulness to sustainability remains insufficient. Research recommendations suggest fostering an inter- and trans-disciplinary approach, clarifying some of the key elements, diversifying research methodologies, theorizing further knowledge, and potentially leading to a consensus about mindfulness measurements metrics. (Less)
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author
Mavon, Lison LU
supervisor
organization
course
MESM02 20232
year
type
H2 - Master's Degree (Two Years)
subject
keywords
Sustainability Science, Mindfulness, Transformation, Interdisciplinary Research, Systematic Literature Review
publication/series
Master Thesis Series in Environmental Studies and Sustainability Science
report number
2023:047
language
English
id
9140464
date added to LUP
2023-10-26 08:32:35
date last changed
2023-10-26 08:32:35
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  abstract     = {{Climate change is a people-made crisis which requires a shift in our mindsets. Early studies in the field of mindfulness within sustainability science show the potential of mindfulness to influence consciousness, beliefs, and values for sustainability. However, the field is still at its early stages and scattered over various topics and methods. The aim of this thesis is to assess how the concept of mindfulness has been academically studied within the field of sustainability science over the past ten years and what essential next step could foster its development. This study employs a systematic literature review using demographic data analysis and content analysis. The results demonstrate that despite a growing contribution to the field, the empirical evidence linking mindfulness to sustainability remains insufficient. Research recommendations suggest fostering an inter- and trans-disciplinary approach, clarifying some of the key elements, diversifying research methodologies, theorizing further knowledge, and potentially leading to a consensus about mindfulness measurements metrics.}},
  author       = {{Mavon, Lison}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  series       = {{Master Thesis Series in Environmental Studies and Sustainability Science}},
  title        = {{At the Intersection of Mindfulness and Sustainability - An overview of the emerging field of Mindfulness within Sustainability Science}},
  year         = {{2023}},
}