1. Purpose of the Study

This research investigates the effects of Falun Gong on health and the maintenance of existing wellness from the self-reports of individuals who practise Falun Gong as contrasted with those who do not practise Falun Gong or similar practices and other forms of meditation.

The aim is to gain a snapshot of the demographics of Falun Gong practitioners, to study the impact of the practice on individuals’ health and wellbeing as perceived by practitioners, and how that compares with people who do not practise Falun Gong or other forms of meditation.

2. Value

There is a growing awareness in the West of self-help meditative practices from Eastern cultures. These self-improvement therapies like Yoga, Tai Chi and Qigong practices share common characteristics and are traditionally valued for better health and wellness outcomes.

While there is substantial literature on Yoga, Tai Chi, and other forms of qigong, little research has been done on the efficacy of Falun Gong. This is despite the fact that the practice has attracted tens of millions of people from over 80 countries. Many gain better health, inner peace and joy from the practice. A survey conducted in Beijing (1998), with over 12,000 respondents indicated that Falun Gong has a significant effect in promoting physical and mental health and enhancing wellness.

This Australian-based research will be the first worldwide demographic survey involving a comparative sample. The value of the proposed study is that it will explore the potential for Falun Gong to improve the health and wellbeing of practitioners. It will augment existing limited research on Falun Gong and offers insight into its role as a body-mind intervention, self-improvement therapy and spiritual practice.
       
Step 1:

Read the Letter to the Participant HERE

Read the Research Information Sheet HERE

   Step 1:

Read the Letter to the Participant HERE

Read the Research Information Sheet in Simple Chinese HERE or Traditional Chinese HERE

 
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Step 3:

If you wish to print the English copy of the two surveys you can download here:

Respondents can complete a hard copy version and submit it by sending it to the address on Research Information Sheet.		   Step 3:

For the Chinese version, please download the following forms to complete the survey:

Respondents can complete a hard copy version and submit it by sending it to the address on Research Information Sheet.


July 2007 / Australia
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