Mindfulness
September 7, 2026
Ben C. L. Yu, Floria H. N. Chio, Hin-Tak Sik et al.
Abstract Objectives Mindfulness is widely recognized as a multidimensional construct, though some of its components have faced criticism. Nonjudgment, operationalized as approaching inner experiences without evaluation, is one such debated aspect. In contrast, discernment emphasizes the importance of actively assessing the wholesomeness of mental states. This study investigated which of these...
Mindfulness
March 1, 2026
Hin-Tak Sik, Ben C. L. Yu, Ryan M. K. Chan et al.
Abstract Objectives The current definitions and conceptualizations of mindfulness, as well as the derived measurements based on them, are subject to much controversy and debate. The present study aimed to develop and validate a new mindfulness scale based on original Buddhist teachings—the Mindfulness-Discernment Scale (MDS). Method In the first study (for Step 1 Scale Construction and Step 2...
Applied Psychology: Health and Well-Being
December 1, 2025
Doris L W Lam, Winnie W. S. Mak, Ben C. L. Yu
High levels of parental stress can adversely affect both parents and children, leading to negative psychological outcomes. The present study consists of two randomised controlled trials investigating the effectiveness of a 14-day mindfulness- and compassion-based parenting programme delivered through instant text messaging in reducing parenting stress. Studies 1 and 2 recruited 222 and 271...
Applied Research in Quality of Life
April 22, 2025
Ben C. L. Yu, Winnie W. S. Mak, Floria H. N. Chio et al.
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Abstract The present study aims to investigate the relative temporal associations of different types of mindfulness-related qualities (i.e., observing, describing, acting with awareness, non-reactivity, nonjudging, tranquility, and concentration) at the dispositional level with well-being, psychological distress, and nonattachment by a 9-month longitudinal study over four-time points. Data from...
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
April 11, 2023
Ryan M. K. Chan, Winnie W. S. Mak, Ben C. L. Yu
Concentration and tranquility usually co-arise with mindfulness during mindfulness practice and in daily life and may potentially contribute to mental health; however, they have rarely been studied in empirical research. The present study aimed to examine the relationship of concentration and tranquility with mindfulness and indicators of mental health. With no existing self-report measure...