Mindfulness
December 1, 2025
Zarah Rowland, Tanja Schmidt, Tobias Dolle et al.
Abstract Objectives This study examined (1) differences in meditation goals between novice and experienced meditators, (2) associations between meditation practice and outcomes in well-being and pro-environmental behavior (PEB), and (3) the predictive value of meditation goals for well-being and PEB. We assumed that different goals—self-regulation (e.g., stress management), self-exploration...
Mindfulness
December 1, 2025
Annalisa Guarini, Laura Menabò, Maria Bigoni et al.
Abstract Objectives The Interpersonal Mindfulness in Parenting (IM-P) scale is a self-report questionnaire validated and adapted in several countries. This study aimed to assess the psychometric properties and factor structure of the Italian version (IM-P-IT) across three different samples of Italian parents of preschool-aged children. Method In Study 1, 867 parents completed the IM-P-IT. In...
Mindfulness
December 1, 2025
Elisa Paluan, Giulia Fuochi, Jessica Boin et al.
Abstract Objectives Grounded in the heartfulness framework, this study investigated the interrelations among trait mindfulness, emotion regulation, self-compassion, and compassion towards others. While these constructs have been extensively studied, their interconnections remain underexplored—particularly through network analysis, which models psychological variables as systems of...
Mindfulness
November 24, 2025
Liudmila Gamaiunova, Nicolas Pellerin
Abstract Objectives Contemplative practices rooted in Buddhism have been linked to psychophysiological stress reduction. However, most research has been conducted on attentional meditations (e.g., mindfulness), leaving techniques from other meditation families largely unexplored. This study aimed to test the stress-attenuating effects of two different meditations administered before a social...
Mindfulness
November 19, 2025
Sebastian Ehmann, Ryan T. Pohlig, Alejandro Chaoul et al.
1 citation
Abstract Objectives As contemplative science continues to evolve, research has shifted from studying the mental health outcomes of brief meditation programs for novice practitioners to investigating traditional meditative paradigms and their associated advanced soteriological aims. However, empirical studies on meditative development remain limited. Methods The present study examined the...
Mindfulness
November 10, 2025
Chiara Milasi, Mirjam Bonanno, Luca Bernardelli et al.
5 citations
Abstract Objectives Mindfulness practices mediated by immersive virtual reality (VR) have emerged as a novel mediator to deliver and potentially enhance mindfulness experiences and psychological well-being. Although psycho-technology is widely applied in clinical populations there remains a lack of methodological studies evaluating best practices for delivering such interventions to promote...
Mindfulness
November 1, 2025
Alex K. Gearin, Chantelle W. M. Suen, Frances K. Y. Ng
Abstract Objectives This exploratory study examined how meditators’ orientations (e.g., motives, expectations, beliefs) are associated with experiences, perceived benefits/risks, and practice patterns in Hong Kong, with the aim of informing safer meditation. Method We conducted a cross-sectional online survey with 164 adults. Participants ranked nine possible motives for meditation and reported...
Mindfulness
November 1, 2025
Natalie R. Beylin, Emely Covarrubías, Matthew J. Zawadzki
Abstract Objectives Reward-based eating, characterized by preoccupation with food-related thoughts, loss of control while eating, and lack of satiety, often occurs in response to emotional cues rather than physical hunger. This maladaptive eating pattern may be mitigated by mindfulness, which encompasses present-moment awareness and an accepting, non-judgmental attitude. This study examined two...
Mindfulness
October 17, 2025
Raghda Alnabilsy, Shiran Israel, Inbal Soroker et al.
Abstract Objectives This study addressed the pressing need for culturally adapted mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) for the Arab-Bedouin population in Israel, a marginalized group facing socio-economic hardships, limited access to mental health resources, and unique cultural challenges. Specifically, the research examined the association between mindfulness and mental well-being within...
Mindfulness
October 13, 2025
Xingjian Ruan, Jannis T. Kraiss, Kim J. M. Tönis et al.
1 citation
Abstract Objectives Spiritual well-being, characterized by enhanced feelings of connection with self, others, nature, and the transcendent, significantly contributes to mental health and provides unique benefits that extend beyond other dimensions of well-being, such as emotional or physical well-being. This study explored the acceptability and potential benefits of an innovative nature-based...
Mindfulness
October 2, 2025
Shani Zohar Puris, Kim Yuval, Gebreyohans Gebremariam et al.
This study tested the feasibility of Mindfulness-SOS for Refugees, a novel lay- and minimally guided mobile health mindfulness- and compassion-based intervention, that is trauma-sensitive and socio-culturally adapted for diverse forcibly displaced people. A pre-registered, nonrandomized, single-arm, open-trial of Mindfulness-SOS as a selective preventive intervention was conducted during the...
Mindfulness
October 1, 2025
Francesco Tormen, C. Mascarello
Abstract The soteriological path in Mahāyāna Buddhism entails a pivotal cognitive shift through which all phenomena are recognized as empty of inherent existence. This paper aims to reformulate this concept using terminology aligned with contemporary psychology and cognitive science, demonstrating how Buddhist methodologies are directed toward developing the capacity to recognize cognitive...
Mindfulness
October 1, 2025
Kelly A. Grogan
Abstract Objectives This study sought to determine whether mindfulness meditation training via a simple meditation app can improve well-being among graduate students. Method Graduate students were recruited from STEM programs at the University of Florida. Participants were randomly assigned into treatment and control groups. The control group continued with their typical routines during the...
Mindfulness
October 1, 2025
Dana Rose Garfin, Cordelia Lee, Branislav Jovanovic et al.
Abstract Objective This study sought to evaluate the efficacy of Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (MBSR) on symptoms of posttraumatic stress, depression, anxiety, and perceived stress and quality of life in unstably-housed women undergoing substance use disorder (SUD) treatment. Despite the potential for MBSR to be a helpful adjunct to ongoing care, prior research on the benefit of MBSR in...
Mindfulness
October 1, 2025
Blake A. Colaianne, Raymond S. Falcone
Abstract School-based mindfulness programs (SBMPs) are widely used to support student well-being, yet questions remain about their impact and developmental relevance for adolescents. Most critiques of adolescent SBMPs have focused on implementation challenges. Here, we expand the discussion to include a critique of the curriculum itself, arguing that adolescent SBMPs largely overlook the...
Mindfulness
September 15, 2025
Catherine Cook‐Cottone, Jason T. Hotchkiss, Wendy Guyker et al.
1 citation
Abstract Objectives This study developed and interethnically validated the Mindful Self-Care Scale (MSCS), revision (MSCS 2.0), by exploring the relationship between practiced mindfulness, assessed by the MSCS, and present-moment centeredness, measured by the Trait and State Mindful Awareness and Attention Scales (MAAS-T and MAAS-S). Method In this cross-sectional survey using a self-report...
Mindfulness
September 2, 2025
Kevin Berryman, Yanli Lin, Sara W. Lazar et al.
4 citations
Abstract Ethical principles and societal regulations are critical to scientific integrity, but individual human factors greatly influence adherence to them. Personal virtues may play a significant role in reinforcing adherence to communal ethical scientific practices but remain largely unexplored. This paper examines how cultivating mindful ethical virtues through meditation could support...
Mindfulness
September 1, 2025
Lorena Desdentado, Marta Miragall, Ausiàs Cebolla et al.
Abstract Objectives This study aimed to (1) investigate the feasibility of three online-delivered mindfulness practices that emphasize different types of attentional focus: visceral body scan (VBS), somatosensory body scan (SBS), and external (non-body) meditation (ECM), and (2) gain insight into the potential effects of these interventions on interoceptive and other psychological outcomes....
Mindfulness
September 1, 2025
Marieke Rombouts, Johanna H. Lensen, Jannis T. Kraiss et al.
Abstract Objectives Few studies have examined why Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) programs are effective among teachers. The aim of this study was to examine possible mediators underlying the effectiveness of an MBSR program for Dutch elementary school teachers. Methods Data of a randomized controlled trial (RCT) with intervention (n = 72) versus control group (n = 74) were used....
Mindfulness
September 1, 2025
Emily J. Starr, Holly Hatton, Caron A. C. Clark et al.
Objectives Teacher attrition in the early care and education (ECE) workforce remains a concern for policymakers globally. In the USA, ECE teachers frequently cite job stress, lack of support, and emotional exhaustion as reasons for leaving the field. As such, identifying helpful and relevant ways to support ECE teachers’ well-being is critical. Mindfulness-based interventions have emerged as...
Mindfulness
September 1, 2025
Nuria V. Aguerre, Elena Miró, M. Pilar Martínez et al.
Abstract Objectives Dispositional mindfulness appears to exert beneficial effects in the experience of chronic pain and related symptoms. However, there is currently no widely accepted theoretical model that explains the mechanisms underlying this relationship. Furthermore, existing studies often lack sufficient theoretical justification, adequate sample sizes to ensure statistical power, and...
Mindfulness
August 28, 2025
Fang Fei Lyu, Vimala Ramoo, Ping Lei Chui et al.
Exercise has known benefits for bone, physical, and mental health. This study aimed to determine the effects of a tailored mindful exercise program on back pain, balance, kinesiophobia, mindfulness, anxiety, and depression in older patients with primary osteoporosis. A two-arm randomized controlled trial (RCT) was conducted in a hospital setting in Kunming, China. Eligible patients were...
Mindfulness
August 15, 2025
Alexander T. Duda, Adam R. Clarke, Robert J. Barry
5 citations
Abstract Objective Although research continues to explore the broad applications of mindfulness meditation, the precise mechanisms underlying its health benefits remain unclear. Paced breathing, which involves intentionally slowing the breath, shows similar benefits. The shared focus on breath in both practices may partly explain their positive health effects. This study explored the impact of...
Mindfulness
August 1, 2025
Bronwen Davies, Rachel Juden, W. James Greville et al.
Abstract Objectives There is growing concern among researchers and practitioners that misunderstanding of the central acceptance-based foundations of mindfulness, and/or a lack of openness to mindfulness, may prevent recipients from fully benefiting from an intervention. The current study was the first to experimentally investigate the impact of mindfulness understanding and openness on the...
Mindfulness
August 1, 2025
Ivana Buric, Lucija Žderić, Maja Wrzesien et al.
Abstract Objectives While mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) have shown broad mental health benefits, few studies have examined which individuals benefit the most. Since emotion regulation is a core psychological process implicated in many mental health outcomes, this study aimed to investigate whether baseline participant characteristics predict improvements in emotion regulation following...