Behaviour Research and Therapy
April 2017
B Ainsworth, H Bolderston, M Garner
Worry is a key component of anxiety and may be an effective target for therapeutic intervention. We compared two psychological processes (attention and acceptance) on the frequency of intrusive worrying thoughts in an experimental worry task. 77 participants were randomised across three groups and completed either a 10 min attention or acceptance-based psychological exercise, or progressive...
April 1, 2017
C. Franco, Alberto Amutio, Israel Mañas et al.
This study aimed to analyze the effects of a mindfulness training program on anxiety, worry, and geriatric depression in a sample of older adults. A randomized controlled trial with pretest-posttest measurements was used on an experimental group (n = 42) and a control group (waiting list; n = 45). Participants in the experimental group completed the Short Cognitive Examination, the Penn State...
Medicine
April 1, 2017
Yu-Hao Lee, Ya-Ju Hsieh, Yung-Jong Shiah et al.
To quantitate the meditation experience is a subjective and complex issue because it is confounded by many factors such as emotional state, method of meditation, and personal physical condition. In this study, we propose a strategy with a cross-sectional analysis to evaluate the meditation experience with 2 artificial intelligence techniques: artificial neural network and support vector...
Journal of Hypertension
April 2017
Lu Shi, Donglan Zhang, Liang Wang et al.
We meta-analyzed the effect of meditation on blood pressure (BP), including both transcendental meditation and non-transcendental meditation interventions. We identified randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that examined the BP responses to meditation interventions through a systematic literature search of the PubMed, ABI/INFORM, MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsycINFO, and CINAHL databases (from January 1980...
Journal of Evidence-Based Complementary & Alternative Medicine
April 1, 2017
Sarah E. Rush, Manoj Sharma
Cancer is acknowledged as a source of stress for many individuals, often leading to suffering, which can be long-lasting. Mindfulness-based stress reduction offers an effective way of reducing stress among cancer patients by combining mindfulness meditation and yoga in an 8-week training program. The purpose of this study was to inspect studies from October 2009 to November 2015 and examine...
April 1, 2017
Véronique A. Taylor
Un cercle vicieux par lequel la peur et la douleur se maintiennent explique le développement et maintient de troubles impliquant le conditionnement à la peur. Bien que les processus comportementaux et circuits neurobiologiques du conditionnement à la peur aient été étudiés extensivement, les effets de cet apprentissage sur la douleur sont peu connus. L’objectif de cette thèse était d’étudier...
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
April 2017
Kamal Solati
The wives of patients with schizophrenia experience high levels of stress due to their spouses' disease, which leads to certain problems and decreased adaptability and efficiency in them. This study investigated the efficacy of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) on resilience in schizophrenia patients. In this quasi-experimental study, 40 wives of patients with schizophrenia (20...
The Journal of Pediatrics
April 2017
Ather Ali, Theresa R Weiss, Anne Dutton et al.
To assess the feasibility of a mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) program for adolescents with widespread chronic pain and other functional somatic symptoms and to make preliminary assessments of its clinical utility. Three cohorts of subjects completed an 8-week MBSR program. Child- and parent-completed measures were collected at baseline and 8 and 12 weeks later. Measures included the...
Applied Sciences
April 1, 2017
Anastasia Fabbro, Cristiano Crescentini, Alessio Matiz et al.
27 citations
The aim of the present review is to investigate previous studies concerning the effects of meditation and dispositional mindfulness on conscious and implicit or non-conscious attitudes. First we present a brief perspective on conscious and non-conscious states of mind. Then we introduce the fundamental bases of mindfulness meditation. Third we review studies on dispositional mindfulness and...
Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology
April 2017
Chloe C Boyle, Annette L Stanton, Patricia A Ganz et al.
Mindfulness meditation reduces psychological distress among individuals with cancer. However, mechanisms for intervention effects have not been fully determined. This study tested emotion regulation strategies as mediators of intervention effects in a sample of younger women treated for breast cancer, a group at risk for psychological distress. We focused on two distinct strategies targeted by...
Journal of Psychosomatic Research
April 2017
Elizabeth A Hoge, Brittany M. Guidos, Mihriye Mete et al.
To examine the effect of mindfulness meditation on occupational functioning in individuals with Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). Fifty-seven individuals with GAD (mean (SD) age=39 (13); 56% women) participated in an 8-week clinical trial in which they were randomized to mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) or an attention control class. In this secondary analysis, absenteeism, entire...
Journal of nutrition education and behavior
April 2017
Cecilia Clementi, Giulia Casu, Paola Gremigni
To assess the psychometric properties of the Mindful Eating Questionnaire (MEQ). A total of 15 mindfulness experts evaluated the content of the 28 items and 5 factors of the MEQ. A sample of 1,067 Italian adults (61.4% women) completed the MEQ and other measures; 62 participants completed a 4-week test-retest. Content analysis reduced the MEQ to 20 items. Exploratory and confirmatory factor...
Journal of Occupational Health Psychology
April 2017
Dawn Querstret, Mark Cropley, Chris Fife-Schaw
This study aimed to extend our theoretical understanding of how mindfulness-based interventions exert their positive influence on measures of occupational health. Employing a randomized waitlist control study design, we sought to (a) assess an Internet-based instructor-led mindfulness intervention for its effect on key factors associated with "recovery from work," specifically, work-related...
European Journal of Neurology
April 2017
Francesco Pagnini, Anna Marconi, Aurora Tagliaferri et al.
Studies investigating psychological interventions for the promotion of well-being in people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) are lacking. The purpose of the current study was to examine the use of an ALS-specific mindfulness-based intervention for improving quality of life in this population. A randomized, open-label and controlled clinical trial was conducted on the efficacy of an...
European Psychiatry
April 1, 2017
E. Alisaleh, S. Ghahari
ObjectiveThe main objective of the present study is to investigate effectiveness of mindfulness-based stress reduction in anxiety and depression in patients with multiple sclerosis.MethodsThis study is in kind of semi-experimental research in form of pretest–posttest pattern with control group. Statistical population of the study consists of all patients with multiple sclerosis referred to Iran...
Indian Journal of Palliative Care
April 1, 2017
The Possible Role of Meditation in Myofascial Pain Syndrome: A New Hypothesis.
Annals of Cardiac Anaesthesia
April 1, 2017
U. Kiran, Suruchi Ladha, N. Makhija et al.
Introduction: Rajyoga meditation is a form of mind body intervention that is promoted by the Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University. This form of meditation can be easily performed without rituals or mantras and can be practiced anywhere at any time. The practice of Rajyoga meditation can have beneficial effects on modulating anxiety and cortisol level in patients undergoing major cardiac...
Journal of Evidence-Based Complementary & Alternative Medicine
April 1, 2017
Nisha Rao, Kathi J Kemper
Mind-body practices that intentionally generate positive emotion could improve health professionals' well-being and compassion. However, the feasibility and impact of clinician training in these practices is unknown. Data were analyzed from 3 online modules offered to health professionals: ( a) Gratitude, ( b) Positive Word, and ( c) Loving-kindness/Compassion meditation. Paired t tests were...
Geografiska Annaler Series B Human Geography
March 31, 2017
António Carvalho
25 citations
Drawing upon current concerns within non-representational and post-humanist theory, this paper explores the potential of meditation to trigger non-modern forms of affect. Supported by qualitative methodology which included participant observation at mindfulness and Vipassana retreats and semi-structured interviews with meditators, the paper analyses a number of subjective transformations...
Mindfulness
March 29, 2017
Laura G. Kiken, Kristjen B Lundberg, Barbara L. Fredrickson
Mindfulness and savoring the moment both involve presently occurring experiences. However, these scientific constructs are distinct and may play complementary roles when predicting day-to-day positive emotions. Therefore, we examined the unique and interactive roles of dispositional mindfulness and perceived ability to savor the moment for predicting daily positive emotions as well as related...