Effects of mindful breathing meditation on stereotype expression in two randomized controlled double-blinded trials.
PLoS One April 30, 2026 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0347871 (opens in new tab) via PubMed Central
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractTwo randomized controlled double-blinded trials tested whether a brief mindful breathing meditation session reduces the expression of stereotypes. In both trials, participants who engaged in mindful breathing showed reduced implicit and explicit stereotype expression compared to control conditions. The findings suggest that even a short mindfulness practice can temporarily decrease automatic stereotyping.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Randomized controlled double-blinded trial Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Intervention | Mindful breathing meditation |
| Key finding | Mindful breathing meditation reduces implicit and explicit stereotype expression. |
Abstract
Effects of mindful breathing meditation on stereotype expression in two randomized controlled double-blinded trials.