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The Open Psychology Journal

ISSN 1874-3501

3 papers in the library · 55 citations · publishing 2015-2025

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Mindfulness and Forgiveness as Catalysts for Stress Reduction and Social Cohesion: A Mixed-methods Study in Multicultural Binh Duong, Vietnam

The Open Psychology Journal October 14, 2025 Tran Minh Duc

Introduction The cultural and industrial environment in Binh Duong, which includes international students, local inhabitants, and migrant workers, presents challenges, such as social cohesion, intercultural conflict, and psychological stress. While previous studies confirm the separate benefits of mindfulness and forgiveness, little is known about their combined effects in such diverse...

A Systematic Review of Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Its Effects on Mental Health and Academic Performance in University Students

The Open Psychology Journal July 21, 2025 Piao Xue, Syed Mohamad Syed Abdullah

Introduction Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is increasingly recognized for its role in improving university students' mental health and academic performance. This systematic review evaluates the impact of MBSR on stress, anxiety, depression, cognitive flexibility, and emotional regulation. Methods Following PRISMA guidelines, 34 high-quality studies published between 2012 and 2024...

Loneliness, Mindfulness, and Academic Achievements: A Moderation Effect among First-Year College Students

The Open Psychology Journal May 15, 2015 Eyal Rosenstreich, Malka Margalit 55 citations

The transition to college enhances feelings of loneliness, and lonely students typically underperform academically due to the depletion of cognitive resources. Mindfulness practice has been demonstrated to improve certain cognitive abilities. The current study examined whether mindfulness practice may moderate the relations between perceived loneliness and academic performance. In this study we...