The Interplay of Mindfulness, Interoception, and Dual Emotions in Enhancing Psychological Well-being – Development of Heal-thy Life Spiritual Psychology Assessment Scale (HLSPAS)
Azeem Dana, Pandıamanı Sıvam, Jabarali Abdul Kani, Sulukkana Noiprasert, B Damodaran
Spiritual Psychology and Counseling June 1, 2025 DOI: 10.37898/spiritualpc.1483767 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Meditation |
| Keywords | Interoception Psychotherapist Dual grammatical number Scale ratio Well-being Positive psychology Psychological pain Psychoanalysis Cognitive psychology Clinical psychology |
| Key points | Proposes that mindfulness, interoception, and balanced dual emotions of silence and happiness synergistically enhance psychological well-being. |
Abstract
Recent developments in positive psychology and spiritual practices suggest a nuanced pathway to enhancing psychological well-being through the cultivation of mindfulness, interoception, and balanced dual emotions. This article explores the conceptual progression from mindfulness to interoception, further leading to an understanding of internal values and the strategic balancing of the dual emotions of silence and happiness. Mindfulness, defined as the non-judgmental focus on the present moment. Interoception, or the awareness of internal body sensations, complements mindfulness by enhancing self-regulation. The integration of silence and happiness as dual emotions contributes to mental clarity which is crucial for reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression. Happiness, associated with positive social interactions and compassion, plays a critical role in the promotion of relational well-being. By maintaining a balance between these emotions, individuals may experience enhanced well-being through improved hormonal balance and psychological resilience. Supported by spiritual practices that emphasize egolessness and contentment, this model proposes that mindfulness, interoception, and dual emotion management can synergistically foster a health-promoting environment, both psychologically and physiologically. This research involving development of Heal-thy Life Spiritual Psychology Assessment Scale (HLSPAS) aims to synthesize these elements into a coherent model that contributes to the broader understanding of psychological well-being, drawing from spiritual experience and practice in these areas.
Comparable studies
Other theoretical and historical papers on meditation, most cited first.
| Study | Year | Design | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mindfulness: A proposed operational definition. | 2004 | Theoretical or philosophical paper | |
| Mechanisms of mindfulness | 2005 | Theoretical or philosophical paper | |
| How Does Mindfulness Meditation Work? Proposing Mechanisms of Action From a Conceptual and Neural Perspective | 2011 | Theoretical or philosophical paper | |
| Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for depression | 2006 | Theoretical or philosophical paper | |
| Self-awareness, self-regulation, and self-transcendence (S-ART): a framework for understanding the neurobiological mechanisms of mindfulness | 2012 | Theoretical or philosophical paper |
Citations in the library
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