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Michael J. Tumminia

2 papers in the library · publishing 2026

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From Retreat to Reality: A Qualitative Study of How Adolescents Apply Mindfulness One Month After a Weeklong Retreat

Mindfulness June 26, 2026 Jiaxiong Irvin Li, Brian M. Galla, Michael J. Tumminia

Abstract Objectives Mindfulness programs are increasingly delivered to adolescents to help them navigate emotional and social challenges, yet little is known about how they apply these skills after program completion. While most research has focused on short-term, school-based programs and intrapersonal outcomes, this qualitative study explored how adolescents integrated mindfulness into their...

Building courage, strength, and knowledge: Mindfulness training reduces psychological threat and increases engagement in college physics

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America April 6, 2026 Tessa M. Benson-Greenwald, Avital Pelakh, Michael J. Tumminia et al.

Significance Many college students experience introductory physics courses as psychologically threatening contexts. Yet, succeeding in these high-stakes gateway courses is necessary to declare majors in engineering and physical sciences. We tested whether mindfulness, which centers attention to subjective experiences, can help provide students with tools to navigate their physics-related...