Online meditation videos have become a widely accessible form of digital wellness media, yet limited qualitative research has examined why audiences actively choose these videos and how they experience their effects. Drawing on Uses and Gratifications (U&G) theory, this study investigates the motivations, need fulfilment, and perceived physical and psychological outcomes among Chinese viewers...
In 20th-century American literature, the growing interest in Eastern thought reflected a deeper search for new ways of understanding the world, especially as people began to question humanity’s role in the natural environment. Peter Matthiessen was a key figure in this turn. His writing brings together a deep concern for the natural world with ideas from Buddhism and Zen, giving his work a...
Psychedelics are becoming increasingly popular as an entry point into difficult- to-treat psychiatric illnesses and a supplement to existing treatments. However, many people view these substances with caution due to increased incidents where they've been used illegally in unsupervised settings. This paper argues that adding psychedelics to the treatment of mental illness can be beneficial for...