The modern evolutionary paradigm combined with phenomenology forces us to view human consciousness as a product of evolution as well as accepting humans as observers from "within the universe". The knowledge produced by science has first-person embodied consciousness combined with second-person meaningful communication in language as a prerequisite for third-person fallibilist scientific...
Background: Obsession is a repetitive and harmful thought, perception, feeling, or movement that is associated with a sense of compulsion and a tendency to resist it. The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of mindfulness-based stress reduction training on self-efficacy and self-esteem in patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Methods: The present study was a...
Background: Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a major public health concern worldwide, and psychological stress is an important risk factor for CAD. MBSR, or mindfulness-based stress reduction, is showing promise as a non-medication intervention for stress management and cardiovascular health. This research aimed to evaluate the impacts of an MBSR program on cardiovascular performance in...
Objective: This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBT) on interpersonal forgiveness and perceived fairness among couples experiencing marital discord. Interpersonal forgiveness is vital for re-establishing intimacy and emotional connection, while perceived fairness plays a crucial role in marital satisfaction and...
Objective: This study examined the effects of mindfulness training on academic achievement, academic engagement, and academic procrastination among lower secondary school students. Methods and Materials: This quasi-experimental study used a pretest–posttest control-group design. Participants were lower secondary students in grades 7–9 who met the inclusion criteria and had no prior mindfulness...
Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of MBCT in reducing fear of cancer progression and enhancing post-traumatic growth (PTG) among women diagnosed with breast cancer. Methods and Materials: A quasi-experimental study with a pre-test, post-test, and control group design was conducted. Thirty women with stage I or II breast cancer were selected via purposive sampling from...
Background: Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men, and it can harm the mental health of affected people. The current research examined the effectiveness of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) on the vitality and psychological well-being of prostate cancer patients. Methods: The current semi-experimental research was conducted with a pretest-posttest design, a control...
Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a debilitating condition that significantly impacts patients' quality of life (QoL). Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) is a complementary therapy for chronic conditions. This study aimed to assess the efficacy of an eight-week MBSR program in improving QoL, self-compassion, mindfulness, depression, and anxiety among COPD...
Objective: This study examines the effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and mindfulness training in reducing risky behaviors and improving life orientation among adolescents experiencing parent-child conflict. Methods and Materials: A total of 45 adolescents were selected using convenience sampling and randomly assigned to three groups: ACT, mindfulness, and a control group,...
Objective: This study examined the effectiveness of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) in improving the perceptions and lived experience of patients with migraine. Methods and Materials: A quasi-experimental pretest-posttest design with a control group was used. Thirty patients with migraine were assigned to an MBCT group (n=15) and a control group (n=15). The intervention group...
Objective: The present study aimed to compare the effectiveness of mindfulness training and training in quality of life therapy techniques on students’ happiness, cognitive emotion regulation, and psychological capital. Methods and Materials: This was a quasi-experimental study with a pretest–posttest design and a two-month follow-up, including a control group. The statistical population...
Objective: This observational study aimed to explore self-perceived changes in the holistic well-being and subjective happiness of practitioners following completion of a six-month intensive meditation course, the Meditation for Instructor Course (MIC). Methods and Materials: This mixed-methods study used a single-group, retrospective pre–post (“then–now”) design. Quantitative data were...
Objective: This study explores how the Kololi Kie ritual is experienced and interpreted as healing within the Ternate community, with particular attention to how Islamic values inform meaning-making processes in an indigenous counseling-oriented context. Methods and Materials: The study adopts a qualitative phenomenological approach grounded in Alfred Schutz’s social phenomenology. Data were...
Objective: University students are increasingly at risk for emotional and psychological challenges that affect academic performance and personal well-being. Mindfulness-based interventions have shown promise in enhancing adaptive coping, emotional stability, and positive psychological traits. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of mindfulness training on happiness, cognitive emotion...
Objective: This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of mindfulness-based stress reduction training on psychological distress tolerance, sexual function, and psychosocial distress in patients with type 2 diabetes. Methods and Materials: The present study employed a quasi-experimental design with pre-test, post-test, and a two-month follow-up, including a control group. The statistical...
Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the impact of MBCT on academic motivation, self-efficacy, and academic procrastination among high school students. Methods and Materials: A quasi-experimental design with a pre-test, post-test, and control group was used. The study included 30 high school students selected through a multi-stage cluster sampling method. Participants were randomly assigned...
Objective: This study evaluates the effectiveness of MBSR in improving pain self-efficacy and Hope in women with breast cancer. Methods and Materials: This quasi-experimental study used a pretest-posttest design with a control group. The statistical population included breast cancer patients referred to Bazarganan Hospital, Tehran, in 2022. Thirty patients were purposively selected and randomly...
Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of MBSR in enhancing marital satisfaction and distress tolerance among women with premature menopause. Methods and Materials: A quasi-experimental design with pre-test, post-test, and control group was used. Thirty women aged 35–45 with confirmed premature menopause were selected via purposive sampling from healthcare centers in Sari,...
Background: The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) on health-related quality of life (QOL) and self-efficacy in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.Methods: The present experimental field study was conducted with a pretest-posttest design. The statistical population of this study included all patients with rheumatoid arthritis...