Understanding the Cognitive Mechanisms of Meditation: Enhancing Mindfulness through Brain Functioning.
Preeyanan Wachirakantapong
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Review |
|---|---|
| Topics | Meditation |
| Key findings | The authors argue that meditation enhances mindfulness by modulating neural correlates related to attention, emotion regulation, and self-awareness, based on recent neuroimaging and cognitive psychology findings. |
Abstract
Meditation, an ancient practice with roots in various cultures and traditions, has garnered significant attention in contemporary scientific research due to its potential benefits for enhancing mindfulness and well-being. This paper aims to elucidate the cognitive mechanisms underlying meditation and its role in improving mindfulness. Drawing upon recent findings from neuroimaging studies and cognitive psychology, we examine the neural correlates associated with different meditation practices and their implications for cognitive processes such as attention, emotion regulation, and self-awareness.
Comparable studies
Other narrative reviews on meditation, most cited first.
| Study | Year | Design | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mindfulness training as a clinical intervention: A conceptual and empirical review. Clinical populations | 2003 | Review | |
| Mindfulness: Theoretical Foundations and Evidence for its Salutary Effects | 2007 | Review | |
| Mindfulness Interventions | 2016 | Review | |
| Mind the Hype: A Critical Evaluation and Prescriptive Agenda for Research on Mindfulness and Meditation | 2017 | Review | |
| Mindfulness and acceptance: expanding the cognitive-behavioral tradition | 2005 | Review |
Citations in the library
Cites 2
- Meditation experience is associated with differences in default mode network activity and connectivity Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences November 23, 2011
- Functional neuroanatomy of meditation: A review and meta-analysis of 78 functional neuroimaging investigations. Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews March 21, 2016