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Pensar Enfermagem / v.28 n.sup / October 2024
DOI: 10.71861./pensarenf.v28iSup.370
Abstract
Introduction
In recent years, greater attention has been given to mindfulness, which, according to
Kabatz-Zinn (1), is the awareness that arises when paying intentional attention to the
present moment, without judgment, and may be based on the triad commitment-self-
discipline-intentionality. Given the importance of this concept for the promotion of well-
being, a pedagogical project was developed, the Be+Happy – Meditation & Happiness:
Promoting Well-Being in University Students, which aimed to work on the practice of
guided meditation and mindfulness.
Objective
Explore the concept of mindfulness through the perceptions of 1st year Nursing
Graduation students, at a higher education institution.
Methods
Exploratory and qualitative study. Participation of 63 students; data collection carried out
through an open question in an online form (in compliance with the institution's ethical
authorization principles, with informed, free and informed consent from the participants).
Data categorization and analysis was established using artificial intelligence (ChatGPT),
anchored in the theoretical perspective of H.-G. Gadamer (2; 3).
Results
Were identified five categories that may conceptualize mindfulness: i) self-consciousness
and self-comprehension; ii) complete attention and focus; iii) tranquility and relaxation; iv)
implementation of practices; v) lack of knowledge. According to H.-G. Gadamer, the
identified categories can be considered as instruments (self-exploration, exercise of
attention, promotion of presence) for a solid hermeneutic reflection, regarding the
comprehension and interpretation as central processes of the human experience.
Conclusion
The found perceptions are essential to interpret how the students, who participated in
Be+Happy, understand the concept of mindfulness. This study highlights the importance
of an hermeneutic approach in understanding concepts related to health and well-being.
Keywords
Mindfulness; Hermeneutics; students; nursing.
Bibliography
1. Kabatz-Zinn, J. Mindfulness: A vida como ela é. Amadora, Nascente; 2022. 768p
2. Gadamer, H-G. The enigma of health. Stanford, Stanford University Press; 1996. 192p
3. Gadamer, H-G. Verdade e método: traços fundamentais de uma hermenêutica
filosófica. Petrópolis, Editora Vozes; 1999. 732p
Mindfulness and Artificial Intelligence: Categorizing
to Comprehend
Analisa Candeias1
orcid.org/0000-0001-9620-163X
Alexandra Esteves2
orcid.org/0000-0003-0660-9485
Paula Encarnação3
orcid.org/0000-0002-7458-8105
Fernando Petronilho4
orcid.org/0000-0002-3903-9100
Cristina Martins5
orcid.org/0000-0003-2047-6607
1Universidade do Minho (Escola Superior de
Enfermagem, Unidade de Investigação em Ciências da
Saúde: Enfermagem – UICISA: E, Braga, Portugal).
2Universidade do Minho (Instituto de Ciências Socias,
Laboratório Paisagem, Património e Território -
Lab2PT/In2PAST, Braga, Portugal).
3Universidade do Minho (Escola Superior de
Enfermagem, Unidade de Investigação em Ciências da
Saúde: Enfermagem – UICISA: E, Braga, Portugal).
4Universidade do Minho (Escola Superior de
Enfermagem, Unidade de Investigação em Ciências da
Saúde: Enfermagem – UICISA: E, Braga, Portugal).
5Universidade do Minho (Escola Superior de
Enfermagem, Unidade de Investigação em Ciências da
Saúde: Enfermagem – UICISA: E, Braga, Portugal).
Corresponding author:
Analisa Candeias
E-mail: acandeias@ese.uminho.pt
