58th Annual PCA Conference

Name: Effects of Mindfulness on Memory Recall in College Students
Start: 2026-11-06T17:30:00-0500
End: 2026-11-06T18:00:00-0500

Effects of Mindfulness on Memory Recall in College Students

Friday November 6, 2026 5:30pm - 6:00pm EST

Memory is a key component of learning and essential for success in college. Through remembering, a student can recall or recognize ideas, information, and principles that were learned. Samples of remembering are recall, defining, identifying, listing, labeling, matching, and stating (Bloom, 1956). Remembering is a basic educational goal which informs overall academic performance. Academic performance can be thwarted by several factors, one of which is stress. The effects of stress have been shown to have a negative impact on memory typically by altering brain chemistry and structure (Lindau et al., 2016). One way to reduce stress is through mindfulness. Therefore, participation in a mindfulness-based intervention can enhance academic performance as demonstrated by increased memory. Students participants were recruited to take part in this study examining the effect of mindfulness on recall and stress. The results and implications for academic adjustment and matriculation are discussed.

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Katherine J. Stefanelli, PhD, LPC, NCC

Assistant Professor of Counseling and Human Services, University of Scranton

About:Katherine J. Stefanelli, PHD, LPC, NCC is an Assistant Professor in the Counseling and Human Services Department at the University of Scranton, Scranton, PA. Her work over the last 25 years includes clinical service in both the private sector and educational settings. Dr... Read More →

John Thomas, B.S.

Student, University of Scranton

John is a recent graduate from the University of Scranton. He majored in Neuroscience and will attend medical school with aspirations toward Psychiatry. His research interests include memory, recall, and the effects of CO2 on cognitive functioning.

Friday November 6, 2026 5:30pm - 6:00pm EST

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