Annales Universitatis Mariae Curie-Skłodowska sectio J – Paedagogia-Psychologia
August 20, 2018
Anna Błaszczak
2 citations
The paper includes review of studies investigating the role of Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction training for somatic health. Presented data describe how MBSR affect physiology as well as benefits of mindfulness based interventions for patients suffering from variety of somatic disorders. The results of analyzed studies seems to be very promising however due to some methodological limitations...
Translational Behavioral Medicine
August 20, 2018
Jong Y Park, Cecile A Lengacher, R. Reich et al.
Genetic variations of breast cancer survivors (BCS) may contribute to level of residual symptoms, such as depression, stress, fatigue, and cognitive impairment. The objective of this study was to investigate whether particular single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) moderated symptom improvement resulting from the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for Breast Cancer (MBSR[BC]) program. An...
OBM Integrative and Complementary Medicine
August 20, 2018
Selma A. Quist Møller, Sohrab Sami, Shauna L. Shapiro
Background: In this study, we performed a systematic review of randomized-controlled trials (RCTs) examining the health benefits of (mindful) self-compassion-based interventions (SCBIs) and studies which explicitly combine SCBIs and mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs). Based on the compelling evidence supporting the effectiveness of MBIs, we evaluated the potential use of MBIs and SCBIs to...
Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing
August 19, 2018
Ana Laura Solano López
63 citations
BACKGROUND: In spite of the advances in hypertension prevention and treatment, there is a high percentage of people with elevated or uncontrolled blood pressure. New patient-centered strategies are needed to support people managing their condition. A complementary behavioral treatment, the mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) program, needs to be evaluated for its potential to reduce blood...
Journal of Contemporary Studies
August 17, 2018
Yasmine Muhammad Javaid Iqbal, Muhammadi Sabra Nadeem
1 citation
Abstract Mindfulness is an active state of mind with cognitive presence in the present rather than being distracted by the past or future. This study aims to investigate the relationship (if any) between employee mindfulness and job performance in the Pakistani academia. The relationship’s theoretical base is constructed with Objective Self - awareness (1972), Broaden and Build theory (2008)...
Frontiers in Psychology
August 17, 2018
Carolina Corthorn
37 citations
The present study evaluated whether mothers’ participation in a mindfulness-based intervention led to statistically significant differences in their general levels of stress, depression, anxiety, parental stress, mindful parenting and mindfulness. Forty-three mothers of preschool-age children participated, 21 in the intervention group and 22 in the comparison group. Scores of mental health...
Religions
August 16, 2018
Terje Sparby
5 citations
Anthroposophic meditation is unique in that it arises within a European context and emphasizes cognition, self-development, and sociocultural renewal. This article presents the perceived effects of two of the most common Anthroposophic meditation practices within the current sample (N = 30). The first, Anthroposophic mantra practice, seeks to connect the practitioner to a spiritual reality. The...
Mindfulness
August 15, 2018
Marthe M. Höppener, Junilla K. Larsen, Tatjana van Strien et al.
20 citations
The association between depressive symptoms and emotional eating has been well established. The aim of the current study was to examine whether the association between depressive symptoms and emotional eating was mediated by mindfulness, a construct that has successfully been implemented in the treatment of eating disorders and depression. Mindfulness, particularly, the component “acting with...
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
August 14, 2018
Zheng Liu, Yuying Sun, Bao‐Liang Zhong
60 citations
BACKGROUND: Caring for people with dementia is highly challenging, and family carers are recognised as being at increased risk of physical and mental ill-health. Most current interventions have limited success in reducing stress among carers of people with dementia. Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) draws on a range of practices and may be a promising approach to helping carers of...
BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
August 14, 2018
Larissa G Duncan, Michael Cohn, Maria T Chao et al.
Abstract Background Childbirth fear is linked with lower labor pain tolerance and worse postpartum adjustment. Empirically validated childbirth preparation options are lacking for pregnant women facing this problem. Mindfulness approaches, now widely disseminated, can alleviate symptoms of both chronic and acute pain and improve psychological adjustment, suggesting potential benefit when...
Pilot and Feasibility Studies
August 14, 2018
Elisa Aguirre, Josh Stott, Georgina Charlesworth et al.
Abstract Background Depression and dementia are major public health problems in the UK. Depression in early-stage dementia is very common and significantly reduces quality of life, speeds cognitive decline and increases functional impairment. Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) is an effective depression prevention programme, and the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) has...
Frontiers in Psychology
August 13, 2018
Yoshinori Sugiura, Tomoko Sugiura
33 citations
The relation between income and life satisfaction has been found to be weak, albeit positive (r = .10–.20). This study introduced psychological well-being as a dependent variable predicted by income in addition to life satisfaction. Furthermore, individual differences might determine the strength of this relation, that is, act as moderators. Thus, this study introduced mindfulness as one such...
Psychopharmacology
August 13, 2018
Malin V. Uthaug, Kim van Oorsouw, Kim P. C. Kuypers et al.
213 citations
RATIONALE: Ayahuasca is a psychotropic plant tea from South America used for religious purposes by indigenous people of the Amazon. Increasing evidence indicates that ayahuasca may have therapeutic potential in the treatment of mental health disorders and can enhance mindfulness-related capacities. Most research so far has focused on acute and sub-acute effects of ayahuasca on mental...
Journal of Trauma & Dissociation
August 10, 2018
C. Forner
ABSTRACT Mindfulness based psychotherapeutic interventions have shown to be an effective intervention for quite some time now. These intervention, however, have not been that successful with individuals who experience dissociative disorders. There is a very clear disconnect between these two fields. In an attempt to close the gap, reviewing what mindfulness might be from an attachment and human...
Mental Health, Religion & Culture
August 9, 2018
Shane Alan Martin
2 citations
With increasing participation in Eastern contemplative activities by Western-born practitioners, psychological research is needed on how meditation influences conceptualizations of the self. Descriptive thematic analyses of one-on-one interviews with seven women and men residing in USA focused on how their perceptions of the self were affected by dedication to practicing meditation (from...
PLoS One
August 9, 2018
Rob H. J. van der Lubbe, Elian de Kleine, Karlein M. G. Schreurs et al.
7 citations
Mindfulness based stress reduction (MBSR) training has been proposed to improve attentional skills by modulating thalamo-cortical loops that affect the sensitivity of relevant cortical areas like the somatosensory cortex. This modulation may be reflected in the electroencephalographic (EEG) alpha rhythm, and could affect the processing of subsequently applied intracutaneous electrical stimuli....
British Journal of Psychology
August 9, 2018
James N. Donald, Baljinder K Sahdra, Brooke van Zanden et al.
Mindfulness-based meditation practices have received substantial scientific attention in recent years. Mindfulness has been shown to bring many psychological benefits to the individual, but much less is known about whether these benefits extend to others. This meta-analysis reviewed the link between mindfulness - as both a personality variable and an intervention - and prosocial behaviour. A...
Seurune: Jurnal Psikologi Unsyiah
August 8, 2018
Laras Prassetio Waty, Endang Fourianalistyawati
19 citations
Remaja merupakan pengguna telepon pintar yang rentan mengalami kecanduan telepon pintar.Perlu ada penanganan yang tepat untuk mengatasi masalah tersebut. Penelitian terdahulu yang dilakukan di negara luar menunjukkan peran trait mindfulness dalam membantu menurunkan kecanduan telepon pintar pada remaja, namun belum ditemukan di Indonesia. Oleh karena itu penelitian ini bertujuan untuk...
Depression and Anxiety
August 8, 2018
Mira B. Cladder-Micus, Anne E. M. Speckens, J. Vrijsen et al.
Chronic and treatment‐resistant depressions pose serious problems in mental health care. Mindfulness‐based cognitive therapy (MBCT) is an effective treatment for remitted and currently depressed patients. It is, however, unknown whether MBCT is effective for chronic, treatment‐resistant depressed patients.
August 6, 2018
Marjorie Hines Woollacott
1 citation
This chapter explores the evidence to support the use of meditation and other mind–body therapies to aid healing for a variety of disorders. It discusses the physiological benefits of meditation, including improvements to cardiovascular, neurophysiological, and immunological function, examines the effects of meditation on gene expression, and discusses specific research on its healing capacity...