BMC Psychology
September 3, 2026
Ke Shi, Clara Calia, Zsófia K. Takács
Abstract Brief mindfulness inductions are expected to enhance executive functioning and reduce mind-wandering, but empirical findings are mixed. The present study examined the effects of a 10-min mindfulness induction on executive functions and mind-wandering, and explored whether these effects were moderated by individual differences. Hypothesized moderators included trait mindfulness, prior...
BMC Psychology
June 4, 2026
Weeranan Yaemrattanakul, Kanokwan Manachamni, Jutharat Ruangrattanapong et al.
Healthcare undergraduate students often face high cognitive and emotional stress, negatively affecting their working memory and well-being. Mindfulness-based practices, such as sitting meditation and body scan, are proposed to enhance cognitive function and reduce stress in this population. This study compared the effects of brief sitting meditation and body scan on working memory, mindfulness,...
BMC Psychology
April 27, 2026
Ziyun Yuan, Yong Fang
BACKGROUND: The professional identity is a fundamental factor influencing the career choices and future growth of undergraduate nursing students. The degree of professional identity is directly related to job stability and the operational effectiveness of healthcare systems. The total professional identity of undergraduate nursing students in China is currently moderate, indicating potential...
BMC Psychology
March 9, 2026
Yunting Song, Jiaxiu Zhang, Shukurjon Gaziev et al.
This randomized controlled trial examined whether short-term intensive mindfulness training is associated with changes in executive task performance and prefrontal hemodynamic responses in elite athletes. Twenty-eight elite badminton athletes were randomly assigned to a 10-day mindfulness intervention or an active control (regular training plus neutral video viewing). Before and after the...
BMC Psychology
February 22, 2026
Xiaoshuo Zhang, Yaping Shuai, Yuzheng Wang et al.
Abstract Background Migrant children often experience greater anxiety and depression than their local peers due to challenges in adapting to urban life. Emotional resilience and mindfulness may serve as protective factors for mental health, but their influence on migrant children’s emotional well-being is not well understood. This study explored differences in anxiety, depression, mindfulness,...
BMC Psychology
February 13, 2026
Amir Sultan, Sadiya Sajad
Delusion-like experiences (DLEs) are understood not as a categorical marker of psychosis but as a dimensional phenomenon distributed across the general population. Contemporary models of psychosis suggest that variations in the frequency and phenomenology of such experiences may reflect meaningful subgroups within nonclinical samples. Against this backdrop, the present study examined the latent...
BMC Psychology
February 3, 2026
Esra Teke
Large-scale traumatic events such as earthquakes have profound and long-lasting impacts on individuals' psychological well-being. However, the protective mechanisms that may foster adjustment and support life satisfaction in the aftermath of such disasters remain insufficiently explored. This longitudinal study examined the mediating role of psychological adjustment in the relationship between...
BMC Psychology
February 2, 2026
Yanlin Zhao, Junwei Liu, Xiaobo Yang et al.
This study investigates the relationship and underlying mechanisms among mindfulness, self-efficacy in sports training, and training competition satisfaction among China University Basketball Association (CUBA) athletes through cross-sectional surveys and longitudinal experimental research. These findings provide valuable insights into the healthy development of college athletes. Study 1 was a...
BMC Psychology
January 21, 2026
Christina Chwyl, Angelica Spata, Will Lucas et al.
Findings indicate a "mindset-over-molecule" pattern wherein psychological context ("set") is more strongly associated with psychedelic outcomes than substance type alone.
BMC Psychology
January 2, 2026
Reza Moshfeghinia, Sara Mostafavi, Kimia Jazi et al.
2 citations
Psilocybin may reduce depressive symptoms in cancer patients, with mixed effects on anxiety and time-dependent improvements in spiritual well-being and (in single-arm data) quality of life. Given the small number of studies, high heterogeneity, challenges with blinding/expectancy, and frequent co-intervention with psychotherapy, these findings are preliminary. Larger, rigorously blinded trials...
BMC Psychology
December 26, 2025
Seyed Mohammadreza Hosseini, Fatemeh Mohammadi, Zahra Hosseinkhani et al.
Death anxiety represents a persistent form of anxiety experienced by patients with Myocardial Infarction (MI), even after receiving medical treatment. Recognizing the critical role of self-transcendence in managing emotions and anxiety, this study aims to investigate the relationship between perceived stress and death anxiety with the mediating role of self-transcendence among older patients...
BMC Psychology
December 8, 2025
Alla Glushich, Justin DeMaranville, Tinakon Wongpakaran et al.
2 citations
BACKGROUND: This study investigated pāramīs-based inner strengths and mental health outcomes among elderly Thai Buddhist meditators, with a particular focus on the combined effects of strict ethical adherence to the Five Precepts (abstaining from killing, stealing, sexual misconduct, lying, and intoxicants) and varying level of death contemplation practice because this combination is a hallmark...
BMC Psychology
November 16, 2025
Tayebeh Rakhshani, Afrooz Bagherfard, Amirhossein Kamyab et al.
1 citation
Abstract Background Women’s increasing workforce participation has led to stress, anxiety, and strained parent-child relationships, highlighting the need for effective interventions. Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) is a promising yet underutilized approach to improving psychological well-being and parenting quality. This study examines its impact on self-compassion and parent-child...
BMC Psychology
October 14, 2025
YunNan Zhao
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) integrates mindfulness practices with cognitive strategies to alleviate perceived stress and its associated symptoms. While well studied in adults, evidence for school-based MBCT among adolescents with psychosomatic complaints-particularly in China-remains limited. We conducted a quasi-experimental, mixed-methods study in three public secondary schools...
BMC Psychology
September 29, 2025
Azam Khoshbin, Naiersadat Tahery, Pouran Nekoueian et al.
Violence against women has been recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a major public health concern worldwide. Research shows that Domestic violence is associated with a high rate of psychological problems, including anxiety. The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of mindfulness group counseling on the anxiety of pregnant women exposed to Domestic violence. this...
BMC Psychology
September 26, 2025
Mahir Akbudak, Hasan Belli, Hasan Gökçay
This study is concerned with relationships between childhood trauma history, dissociative experiences, clinical phenomenology of Jinn-Possession Psychosis (JPP), and schizophrenia in an Islamic cultural context. Researchers have contacted local traditional and spiritual healers based in a city in the Southeast region of the Republic of Turkey. Traditional healers have contacted us with patients...
BMC Psychology
September 25, 2025
Seyed Amirhossein Allameh, Zeinab Mokhtari, Elham Hosseini et al.
5 citations
BACKGROUND: Food craving (FC) is associated with a higher body mass index (BMI) and less healthy food choices. Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) have garnered interest as a strategy to address maladaptive eating behaviors. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the effectiveness of MBIs in reducing FC. METHODS: We included controlled trials involving adult...
BMC Psychology
August 26, 2025
Siyi Wei, Weiqi Qin, Zengyan Yu et al.
The effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) on rumination has been reviewed; however, the findings remain inconclusive. The present research will systematically evaluate the effectiveness of MBCT on rumination and related psychological indicators. We searched the Cochrane Library, EBSCO, Embase, LILACS, PubMed, Web of Science, China Biomedical Literature Database (CBM),...
BMC Psychology
August 22, 2025
Nurgul Karakurt, Hatice Durmaz
BACKGROUND: Nursing students frequently encounter significant psychological stressors during their education, placing them at increased risk for reduced subjective well-being and mental health challenges. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction programs have emerged as promising interventions to enhance psychological resilience and well-being in this vulnerable population. METHODS: This experimental...
BMC Psychology
July 29, 2025
Justin DeMaranville, Tinakon Wongpakaran, Nahathai Wongpakaran et al.
2 citations
Death recollection is a form of mindfulness meditation that orients a practitioner's calm attention toward an awareness of death. This meditation is practiced by Theravada Buddhists of all ages throughout Thailand. This research investigates how recollecting death influences Thai teenager mental health. Purposive and convenience sampling methods were used to recruit participants from five...
BMC Psychology
July 23, 2025
Pei Liu, Buddahavamsa Yang Li, Juan Liu et al.
1 citation
Psychosocial interventions for adolescents with nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) still needs investigation. This study aims to explore the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of twelve weeks of loving-kindness meditation (mettā) and mindfulness of breathing (ānāpānasati) for adolescents with NSSI and their parents. This was a prospective, quasi-experimental, mixed-method pilot study with no...
BMC Psychology
July 17, 2025
Igor Bartolen, Petra Soláriková
Optimal stress management and maintaining a good quality of sleep are essential parts of healthy physical and psychological flourishing. Especially young adult university students have shown vulnerability to stress related outcomes and sleep quality disturbances, due to various factors associated with personal life events, academic stress, self-responsibilities, etc. A novel method for mental...
BMC Psychology
July 1, 2025
Patrick Pui Kin Kor, Kee Lee Chou, Alex Pak Lik Tsang et al.
2 citations
Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) have shown promise in reducing stress among family caregivers (FCs) of people with dementia (PWD). However, the long-term stress-relieving effects of traditional MBIs are often limited by challenges in maintaining regular practice, leading to issues with adherence and attrition. To address these limitations, this study protocol aims to test a novel...
BMC Psychology
July 1, 2025
Yitong Jia, Bojun Xu, Lijuan Wang et al.
The COVID-19 pandemic introduced unprecedented stressors, significantly affecting mental health worldwide. While research has extensively focused on maternal experiences, less attention has been given to the experiences and coping strategies of expectant fathers during this period. Given the recognized benefits of mindfulness in fostering emotional resilience, it is important to examine whether...
BMC Psychology
June 11, 2025
Asaka Kawamura, Mina Fukuda, Shuntaro Aoki et al.
Research in psychotherapy has underscored the importance of therapeutic relationships, especially alliances between therapists and clients, in predicting outcomes. A strong alliance enhances results and reduces dropout. We developed a training program to strengthen alliances, based on a North American supervision model. Therapists' self-awareness, emotional regulation, and insight into client...