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James Elander

3 papers in the library · 22 citations · publishing 2024-2026

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Efficacy of a Digital Nonattachment-Based Intervention for Post-traumatic Stress Symptoms: A Randomised Controlled Trial

Mindfulness September 1, 2026 Lindsay Tremblay, William Van Gordon, James Elander

Abstract Objectives Nonattachment, defined as the capacity to relate to internal experiences, identities, and external circumstances without clinging, avoidance, or over-identification, has been associated with reduced psychological distress and enhanced well-being, yet its deliberate cultivation within trauma-focused interventions remains underexplored. This study evaluated Nonattachment for...

The Moderating Role of Personality on the Effects of Concentration-, Ethics- and Wisdom-Based Meditation Practices for Well-Being and Prosociality

Healthcare November 25, 2025 Matthew Furnell, William van Gordon, James Elander

Objectives: The majority of mindfulness research has focused on group-level effects, with limited attention to how engagement with specific meditation practices interacts with individual differences such as personality. This study examined whether Big Five traits moderated the effects of two mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) on well-being and prosocial outcomes: one incorporating...

Wisdom-Based Buddhist-Derived Meditation Practices for Prosocial Behaviour: A Systematic Review

Mindfulness March 1, 2024 Matthew Furnell, William van Gordon, James Elander 22 citations

Abstract Objectives The objective of this evaluative systematic review was to analyse the impact of mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) that incorporate Buddhist wisdom practices on prosocial behaviour, and provide insights into their underlying mechanism, potential benefits, and applications. Method A systematic literature search was conducted using three electronic databases up until 1...