The search for scientific meaning in mindfulness research: Insights from a scoping review.
PLoS One May 4, 2022 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0264924 (opens in new tab) via PubMed Central
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractA scoping review of mindfulness research finds that the field lacks a unified scientific definition of mindfulness, which hampers the interpretation and comparison of study results. The review identifies multiple conceptual and operational definitions used across studies, leading to inconsistent measurement and outcomes. The authors suggest that this conceptual ambiguity limits the ability to draw clear scientific conclusions about mindfulness's effects.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Scoping review Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Key finding | Mindfulness research lacks a unified scientific definition, creating conceptual ambiguity that limits the interpretation of study findings. |
Abstract
The search for scientific meaning in mindfulness research: Insights from a scoping review.