Journal of Technology in Behavioral Science
November 19, 2025
Background: Meditation-based interventions (MBIs) hold promise for enhancing health and well-being. However, substantial barriers impede engagement in traditional forms of these interventions. Innovations in mobile health offer an avenue for overcoming barriers associated with traditional MBIs. A particular mobile health innovation - Ecological Momentary Interventions (EMIs) - has the potential...
Journal of Technology in Behavioral Science
September 10, 2022
Jeyaseelan Maria Michael, Marc Eric S Reyes
The outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic has led to the intensive use of the internet for educational and recreational purposes, leading adolescents to be more exposed to cyberbullying. Empirical studies indicate that cyberbullying has become a pervasive problem among adolescents causing negative consequences like depression. Moreover, the global pandemic lockdown and quarantine measures gave rise...
Journal of Technology in Behavioral Science
2022
Catherine Bégin, Jeanne Berthod, Lizette Zamora Martinez et al.
Mindfulness and self-compassion interventions are two strategies helpful in preventing and reducing burnout and work stress. However, professionals with overburdened schedules can experience obstacles in learning and practicing these interventions, originally taught with lengthy programs. The use of digital technologies could make these interventions more accessible to workers, as studied in a...
Journal of Technology in Behavioral Science
2022
Andreea L Seritan, Ana-Maria Iosif, Prarthana Prakash et al.
Anxiety and depression are common non-motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease (PD). Caregivers of people with PD may experience severe caregiver burden. This study explored the feasibility and potential benefits of an online mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) intervention for improving anxiety and depressive symptoms in people with PD and their caregivers (ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04469049,...
Journal of Technology in Behavioral Science
November 10, 2021
Chloe A Nicksic Sigmon, Dina Bam, Erika Moldow et al.
Background: In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, people worldwide have experienced increased anxiety, depression, and loneliness and decreased well-being. Mindfulness has been shown to enhance well-being across a variety of settings and for a variety of populations. Purpose: We developed and implemented a digital mindfulness program called Mindful Moment across a US university system as an...