Research Square
October 14, 2026
Natalia Van Doren, Kylie Sloan, Edgar Yu et al.
preprint
Abstract Background Continued tobacco use after a cancer diagnosis substantially worsens treatment outcomes and survival; yet, over 60% of people with cancer continue to smoke and fewer than 30% receive cessation support. Standard cessation approaches may fail to address the unique psychological context of cancer care, which includes cancer-related distress, perceived loss of autonomy, and...
Social and Personality Psychology Compass
August 24, 2023
Natalia Van Doren, Christa T Mahlobo, Brian M. Galla et al.
The present study explored prospective links between trait mindfulness and compassion on subsequent coping and compliance with Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines and indirect effects via well-being and internalized distress during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study included N = 736 US college students who participated in a three-wave longitudinal study across a single academic year. The...
August 21, 2023
Natalia Van Doren, Helen Ng, Eshaan S. Rawat et al.
preprint
Background: Mindfulness training is effective in aiding recovery from substance use disorders; however, its adoption can be difficult due to environmental and personal distractions. Virtual reality (VR) may help overcome these challenges by providing an immersive environment for practicing mindfulness and helping users focus on the present moment. However, there is currently limited knowledge...
Mindfulness
August 23, 2022
Natalia Van Doren, Zita Oravecz, José A Soto et al.
Objectives: Mindfulness programs are increasingly popular on college campuses in the US, yet little is known about college students' perceptions and beliefs about mindfulness: its origins, how it is learned, its functions, and practitioners. Using methods from Cultural Consensus Theory (CCT), the present study examined whether a cultural consensus on mindfulness exists among this group and what...