This commentary extends Van Dam et al.'s (2018) critique of the conceptual and methodological limitations of mindfulness research. While their analysis highlights definitional ambiguity and methodological inconsistencies, this commentary argues that this ambiguity is also partly shaped by the selective incorporation of specific contemplative traditions within psychological science. In...
Background:Mindfulness and spiritual intelligence have emerged as significant psychological constructs associated with adaptive functioning and mental well-being. Although a growing body of quantitative research has examined the relationship between these constructs, the existing literature remains fragmented across populations, cultural contexts, and measurement approaches. A systematic...
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is characterized by pervasive instability in affect regulation, impulse control, and interpersonal functioning. Mindfulness has been increasingly examined as a key construct associated with BPD; however, existing research has primarily focused on direct associations rather than on the psychological processes that may account for this relationship. This...
The effects of mindfulness on personal development and positive self-related outcomes in learning and professional contexts have been studied extensively. However, the associations of positive psychology instruction with embedded mindfulness exercises with professional calling and self-concept clarity remain underexplored among medical students. The present study examined whether participation...
University students now use artificial intelligence (AI) tools in several academic activities, including information retrieval, writing support, and problem-solving. While these technologies may enhance learning efficiency, effective student engagement with AI requires relevant psychological characteristics as well as technology-related competencies. Earlier studies indicate that learner...
Background: Positive psychology helps individuals enhance their attention, self-awareness, and positive thinking. Recent research has explored the impact of mindfulness—one of the core techniques in positive psychology—on behavioral addictions such as smartphone overuse. However, the effects of positive psychology courses that integrate mindfulness meditation, particularly in promoting digital...
This article presents an expansive commentary on Rutledge's (2025) mixed-methods investigation into the role of faith practices in the psychological well-being of displaced Muslim women in northern Iraq. Rutledge's study makes an important contribution by demonstrating that religious devotion-particularly daily prayer, Qur'an recitation, and fasting-serves as a primary channel through which...
Previous research indicates that mindfulness is associated with lower levels of addictive behaviors, including problematic smartphone use. However, the mechanisms underlying this relationship remain insufficiently explored. Self-regulated learning has been identified as a process that may partially account for this association, while digital detox practices may be associated with stronger...
Background: Mindfulness has gained increasing attention for its role in fostering emotional regulation and psychological resilience. In contexts of displacement and trauma, mindfulness may be associated with improved adaptive coping and recovery. This cross-sectional study investigated the relationships among mindfulness, distress tolerance, and trauma recovery in internally displaced...
Interest in mindfulness is growing within the Muslim community, as many individuals are integrating it into their daily lives to enhance their spiritual journey and overall well-being. Despite limited Arabic research on mindfulness, none, to the researcher’s knowledge, have provided a theoretical framework for mindfulness in Islam. Therefore, the current study aims to establish such a framework...
Mindfulness occurs in different populations, regardless of their religions, ages, and cultures, but the studies on Muslim backgrounds are insufficient. This study aims to empirically investigate mindfulness's benefits on academic outcomes among Yemeni students. A total of 160 Yemeni students were recruited to complete the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI-SS) and the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS)...