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...
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...
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...
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...
MindfulnessOctober 17, 2025Raghda 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...
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...
MindfulnessOctober 2, 2025Shani 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...
MindfulnessOctober 1, 2025Francesco 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...
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...
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...
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...
Objectives: Novice meditators often struggle to recognise and intentionally disengage from self-referential thought during meditation. We investigated whether personalised high-precision neurofeedback (NF) training improves volitional disengagement from self-referential thought during meditation and enhances meditation's outcomes. Method: In a single-blind, controlled study, novices received 2...
MindfulnessSeptember 15, 2025Catherine 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...
Objectives: No participant-rated tool exists for assessing MBI teaching competence. This study aimed to develop and validate the MBI:PAT to address this limitation. The primary objective was to develop a new measure, the Mindfulness-based Interventions: Participants' Assessment of Teaching" (MBI:PAT), and to evaluate its psychometric properties across several studies using independent samples....
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...
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....
MindfulnessSeptember 1, 2025Nuria 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...
MindfulnessSeptember 1, 2025Emily 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...
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....
MindfulnessAugust 28, 2025Fang 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...
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...
As the application of mindfulness interventions (MIs) continues to grow, its utility extends beyond mental health treatment, showing cognitive benefits for athletes, including increased focus, reduced distractions, and enhanced task efficiency. The integration of MI into cognitive neuroscience has practical implications for addressing various cognitive and behavioral challenges. This...
MindfulnessAugust 1, 2025Bronwen 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...
MindfulnessAugust 1, 2025Bridgette O’Neill, Brian English, Kusum Mongia et al.
Abstract Objectives Although attendance at silent meditation retreats is a required component of mindfulness-based programme (MBP) teacher training, limited research has explored how retreat experiences support teacher development or influence teaching effectiveness. This study investigated: (1) how retreat teachers perceive the role of silent retreats in MBP teacher training; (2) how trainees...
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...