Methodological issues in conducting yoga- and meditation-based research: A narrative review and research implications.
J Ayurveda Integr Med July 1, 2022 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaim.2022.100620 (opens in new tab) via PubMed Central
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractThis narrative review examines common methodological challenges in conducting research on yoga and meditation. It identifies issues such as lack of standardized definitions, variability in intervention protocols, inadequate control conditions, and difficulties with blinding and expectancy effects. The authors discuss how these problems can compromise the validity and reproducibility of findings. They offer recommendations for improving study design, including clearer operationalization of practices, use of active control groups, and more rigorous assessment of adherence and dose. The review aims to guide future research to produce more reliable and meaningful evidence on the effects of yoga and meditation.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Narrative review Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Key finding | Methodological issues such as lack of standardization and inadequate controls compromise the validity of yoga and meditation research, and the authors offer recommendations to improve study design. |
Abstract
Methodological issues in conducting yoga- and meditation-based research: A narrative review and research implications.