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Modifying Empathic Disequilibrium Through a Brief Mindfulness-Based Meditation Training

PsyArXiv June 16, 2026 preprint DOI: 10.31234/osf.io/zn3jy_v2 (opens in new tab)

Summary

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A brief mindfulness-based meditation training can modify empathic disequilibrium, reducing the imbalance between empathic concern and personal distress. The intervention suggests that even short mindfulness practices may help regulate emotional responses to others' suffering, potentially improving social functioning and well-being.

Study at a glance

Characteristics Randomized controlled trial
Intervention Mindfulness-based meditation training
Key finding A brief mindfulness-based meditation training reduces empathic disequilibrium by decreasing personal distress relative to empathic concern.

Abstract

Modifying Empathic Disequilibrium Through a Brief Mindfulness-Based Meditation Training

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