Mindfulness
October 14, 2026
Almaz Mesghina, Lindsey E. Richland
Abstract Objectives Individuals in laboratory settings frequently do not comply with instructed emotion regulation (ER) strategies as stressor intensity increases—sometimes not using ER at all, often switching from reappraisal to strategies like mindfulness. Though some have explored predictors of ER choice, few have done so in situ as individuals regulate responses to self-relevant, ongoing...
Mindfulness
October 9, 2026
Matthew Furnell, James Elander, William van Gordon
Abstract Objectives Second-generation mindfulness-based interventions (SG-MBIs) incorporate a broader range of contemplative techniques, including Buddhist-derived ethics- and wisdom-based practices. However, little is known about how non-Buddhist participants engage with these practices or whether differences in contemplative composition are reflected in participant experience. This study...
Mindfulness
October 7, 2026
Robin Kamrla, Konrad Schöniger, Philine König et al.
Abstract Objectives In recent years, mindfulness has entered the scientific discourse, holding significant therapeutic potential. However, findings regarding its neurobiological basis have been inconsistent. Trait mindfulness comprises distinct dimensions, two of them are presence and acceptance, but neural correlates accompanying them remain largely underexplored. This study focuses on...
Mindfulness
October 3, 2026
ZiYoung Kang, Youngdon Choi, Gun Ahn et al.
Abstract: Background: Divergent definitions of mindfulness complicate the interpretation of mindfulness-based intervention research. Some scholars suggest that incorporating insights from historical models of mindfulness in Buddhism may further enhance the benefits of mindfulness practices. Although these recommendations converge on some points, they diverge on others, warranting systematic...
Mindfulness
September 30, 2026
Yoel A. Behar, Yuval Hadash, Omer Dar et al.
Abstract Objective We aimed to test whether mental health problems are associated with distressing experiences during intensive meditation training and with the impact of these experiences following intensive training. Method We conducted a preregistered prospective matched-control study comparing 6-day insight mindfulness meditation retreats ( n = 89) to daily living among matched controls ( n...
Mindfulness
September 25, 2026
Senyao Du, Guowen Ai, Shiao Zhao et al.
Proprioception is crucial for physical activities, motor control, balance, and coordination, yet strategies to enhance it remain debated. Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) may improve proprioception by enhancing body awareness through attention regulation and body-mind synergy. MBIs offer low intensity, low cost, and good repeatability. This study hypothesized that MBIs improve...
Mindfulness
September 25, 2026
K. Asli Basoglu, Dan Stone
Objectives: Financial well-being requires appropriate risk choices. We investigated the effects of alternative mindfulness practices and task motivation quality on financial risk-taking. Method: We explored these issues in four studies: (1) examining the effects of interruptions on risk-taking (study 1, n = 125); (2) introducing “financial” mindfulness (study 2, n = 140); (3) comparing...
Mindfulness
September 24, 2026
Oleg N. Medvedev, Christian U. Krägeloh
Abstract Many qualitative methods textbooks instruct researchers to begin by declaring their paradigm position from a standard typology, such as positivist, postpositivist, constructivist, critical, and poststructural paradigms, and to ensure methodological coherence with that position. This typology is often perceived to be a comprehensive framework for locating research positions. We argue...
Mindfulness
September 23, 2026
Sarah Strohmaier, Bruno Cayoun, Alice Shires et al.
Abstract Objectives With mindfulness programs and practice research increasing, measures have been developed to assess mindfulness-related constructs. However, to our knowledge, there has not yet been a measure to examine the quality of mindfulness meditation practices. This study aimed to develop and validate the Mindfulness Meditation Practice Quality Scales (MMPQS) in a clinical population....
Mindfulness
September 16, 2026
Nannaphat Phasuke, Natee Viravan, Natsinee Wangthamkua et al.
Abstract Objectives This randomized controlled trial evaluated the efficacy and feasibility of a brief, 4-week Online Mindful Parenting Program on parenting stress, parental mindfulness, and parent-reported child symptoms among parents of children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Method Following diagnostic confirmation via the Thai Diagnostic Interview for Children and...
Mindfulness
September 15, 2026
Diana C. Parra, Abel Regassa, Bethel Ataro et al.
Abstract Objectives Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) have increasingly been implemented outside clinical environments and within community settings such as schools, workplaces, community health programs, and digital platforms. While the effectiveness of MBIs for improving psychological well-being is well established, less is known about the processes through which community-based...
Mindfulness
September 10, 2026
Joshua Marmara, Warwick Hosking, Siân A. McLean
Abstract Objectives Self-compassion, which incorporates mindfulness, self-kindness, and common humanity, has been linked to greater body appreciation and positive well-being. This randomised controlled trial examined the effects of a brief, self-guided self-compassion meditation intervention, delivered without appearance-focused instructions, on body appreciation, positive well-being,...
Mindfulness
September 9, 2026
Liqian Bao, Kechen Xu
Abstract Objectives Hemodialysis is an essential life-sustaining therapy for kidney failure patients, who frequently develop diverse psychological and physical symptoms. Mindfulness is a promising psychological construct, and multiple intervention programs developed from this construct can serve as viable complementary treatments; however, the implementation protocols of such...
Mindfulness
September 8, 2026
Elisa Roma, Assaf Givati
Abstract Background Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) are increasingly implemented to promote psychological wellbeing in later life. Although emerging evidence suggests that MBIs may improve wellbeing among older adults, fewer studies have examined the factors influencing their acceptability. Acceptability is often inferred from attendance or adherence, which may overlook the cognitive and...
Mindfulness
September 7, 2026
Ben C. L. Yu, Floria H. N. Chio, Hin-Tak Sik et al.
Abstract Objectives Mindfulness is widely recognized as a multidimensional construct, though some of its components have faced criticism. Nonjudgment, operationalized as approaching inner experiences without evaluation, is one such debated aspect. In contrast, discernment emphasizes the importance of actively assessing the wholesomeness of mental states. This study investigated which of these...
Mindfulness
September 3, 2026
Sarah E. D. Perzow, Michele Chen, Samantha Bothwell et al.
Adolescent-onset type 2 diabetes (T2D) is increasing, and depression symptoms amplify T2D risk, highlighting the need for interventions addressing mental and metabolic health. This multisite pilot RCT assessed whether facilitators could be trained consistently to deliver group MBI, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and a matched health education condition (HE) to adolescents at risk for T2D...
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...
Mindfulness
August 31, 2026
Gregory Kramer, Fabio Giommi
This paper aimed to present a conceptual framework that facilitates integrating early Buddhist psychology with contemporary psychotherapy. It was conceptual in scope, rooted in the framework of the early Buddhist teachings. While grounded in contemplative and clinical experience, it selectively integrated contemporary scholarship from psychotherapy, contemplative neuroscience, and Buddhist...
Mindfulness
August 27, 2026
Sally S. Wynn, Rachel Ricks, Unurzaya Amarsaikhan et al.
Anxiety and depressive symptoms are elevated among musicians, including student musicians. This study examined whether trait mindfulness was associated with musicianship indicators and mental health symptoms in undergraduate instrumental musicians. Musicianship indicators included instrument category, weekly practice time, and use of deliberate practice techniques. Undergraduate instrumental...
Mindfulness
August 25, 2026
Madhura Phansikar, Megan Fisher, Elizabeth Jean Duraney et al.
Abstract Objectives The current study examined the efficacy of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), compared with an active control lifestyle education program (LifeEd), in improving fluid and driving-related cognition in older adults. Dose–response associations between mindfulness practice and treatment gains were also examined. Method One hundred fifty participants were randomized to...
Mindfulness
August 21, 2026
Pernille Aakjær Mikkelsen, Eva Gemzøe Mikkelsen, Lars Kjartan Bacher Svendsen et al.
Abstract Objectives This study explored employees’ perceptions of a forthcoming mindfulness-based intervention (MBI) initiated by management in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Method Qualitative data from a quasi-experimental trial of a workplace-MBI in Danish SMEs were analysed. The intervention included (1) a mandatory introductory session on mental health and mindfulness, (2)...
Mindfulness
August 21, 2026
Qing Fan, Wei Zhang, Yilin Liu et al.
Abstract: Objectives: Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) is a common chronic complication of diabetes, with neuropathic pain and sensory abnormalities severely affecting patients’ quality of life. Current pharmacological treatments have limitations including insufficient efficacy and adverse reactions. Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) show potential in chronic pain management, yet their...
Mindfulness
August 20, 2026
Hin Hung Sik, Sabin Maharjan, Junling Gao
Abstract Objectives Mindful breathing is widely practiced for health, well-being, and contemplative development, yet novices often experience confusion, tension, or frustration when instructions lack neurophysiological clarity. This theoretical paper introduces the Interoceptive Sensitivity for Attentional–Autonomic Alignment (ISAAA) model as a structured, neurophysiology-informed framework for...
Mindfulness
August 20, 2026
Qiqi Ouyang, Qinling Dai, Jilin Li et al.
Abstract Objectives The present study employed functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) to investigate the effects of virtual companionship on prefrontal cortical activation patterns during mindfulness practice, and to examine whether virtual companionship can enhance post-mindfulness psychophysiological states. Method Sixty healthy college students were recruited and randomly assigned to...
Mindfulness
August 19, 2026
Neng Daris Salamah Elmi Putri Sibron, Boglarka Vekety, Alexander Logemann et al.
Abstract Background Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) for children are gaining interest. The evidence base, however, is not clear regarding the benefits. While some authors have challenged whether there are substantial benefits to children and adolescents, previous research found MBIs the most promising intervention avenue to foster children’s executive function (EF) skills—although based...