Media Psychology
September 5, 2023
Dorothée Hefner, Anna Freytag
21 citations
Many mobile phone usage behaviors and cognitions have become habitual, and many people have developed a strong connectedness to their mobile phones and the internet. Yet, habitualized mobile phone connectedness might evoke stress and counter long-term goals. Mindfulness has shown promise in counteracting destructive (mobile phone) habits. Over the course of three preregistered studies, we...
Mindfulness
September 4, 2023
Paul Gilbert, Jaskaran Basran, Ptarmigan Plowright et al.
10 citations
Abstract Objectives The aim of the study was to develop a new self-report scale to explore the “fears, blocks and resistances of mindfulness”. Currently, there is no scale to identify individuals who may struggle with engaging in mindfulness. Method A total of 522 participants were invited to take part in the study from three countries: Australia (n = 199), Portugal (n = 160), and the UK (n =...
Visnyk of V N Karazin Kharkiv National University A Series of Psychology
September 4, 2023
Yaryna Kaplunenko, Valerie Kuchyna
1 citation
The article presents the results of an empirical study of the relationship between previous meditation experience and the ability to be aware (mindfulness), dissociative manifestations and emotional intelligence, a brief overview of the history of the emergence of the concept of mindfulness and the concept of meditation related to it. Based on the scientific and theoretical analysis, the...
Religions
September 3, 2023
Jing-Jia Huang
This study first examines the developmental perspective on seated meditation from Bodhidharma 達摩 to the Linji 臨濟 school of the Tang Dynasty. During this dynasty, the Linji school followed the criticism of physical seated meditation by the Southern school of Huineng 惠能 and mainly used wisdom dialogues to enlighten Buddhist disciples. Furthermore, there are very few lamp records documenting the...
voice and speech review
September 2, 2023
Shannon Blanchet, Alice Elizabeth Atkin
2 citations
Recent decades have generated a proliferation of research into the phenomenon known as mindfulness. This literature gives voice and speech researchers an opportunity to reconceptualize and assess their practices. Voice and Speech Training (VST) for actors shares certain techniques and attitudes in common with mindfulness. Thus, it is plausible that these two practices rely on similar...
International Journal of Spa and Wellness
September 2, 2023
Nadia Cauchi, Rose Falzon
6 citations
This study explores the integration of mindfulness and aromatherapy-enhanced mindfulness in vocational education to help educators and beauty therapy students better manage their stress and enhance their personal and professional wellbeing. Moreover, it focuses on understanding the applicability of mindfulness within the beauty industry and its impact on business. This research opted for a...
Motivation and Emotion
September 2, 2023
Cathleen Kappes, Ariane S. Marion-Jetten, Geneviève Taylor et al.
9 citations
Abstract Previous correlational studies showed the importance of mindfulness and autonomous goal motivation for goal pursuit, goal setting, and goal disengagement processes. The present study examined the role of mindfulness in goal regulation processes for self-selected personal goals in a randomized waitlist control group design. Participants (N = 228,M = 30.7 years, 18–78 years; 84% female)...
Journal of clinical psychology in medical settings
September 2023
Dvir Fonia, Daniela Aisenberg
Pain usually receives insufficient attention by individuals due to the misconception that pain is a natural consequence of aging. For persons aged 65 and older, a disease requiring further research is fibromyalgia, characterized by chronic pain without clear pathology. Mind-body therapies like mindfulness are beneficial for this population as they affect psychological and biological aspects of...
Cultura Ciencia y Deporte
September 1, 2023
Verónica Muñoz-Arroyave, Pere Lavega Burgués, Jorge Serna et al.
3 citations
El objetivo de esta investigación fue estudiar el efecto de las técnicas de atención plena (TAP) sobre los estados de ánimo (EA) en hombres y mujeres, que en un futuro podrán ser entrenadores deportivos, teniendo en cuenta las características de su deporte de procedencia, la trayectoria deportiva y el género.El diseño del estudio fue cuasi-experimental, participaron 300 estudiantes de primer...
Mindfulness
September 1, 2023
Beth A. Haines, Phan Y. Hong, Kathy R. Immel et al.
26 citations
Abstract Objectives This study examined the impact of the Mindfulness-Based Kindness Curriculum (MBKC) on social-emotional, executive function, and academic skills of preschoolers. Method Sixteen preschool and 4K (4-year-old kindergarten) classrooms (245 children, 57.6% ethnically diverse, 69.8% low SES) were randomly assigned to either a curriculum-as-usual (CAU) or MBKC group taught by...
European Journal of Clinical and Experimental Medicine
September 1, 2023
Harminder Kaur, Nimarpreet Kaur, Gangadhar Reddy Akula et al.
1 citation
Introduction and aim. A symptom complex of cyclic irritability, depression and lethargy is known as the premenstrual syndrome (PMS). Since ages women suffered from PMS. As varied as the etiology, innumerable treatment modalities have been put forward for PMS. Stress is accompanied most closely associated in PMS. Practicing yoga and meditation significantly important for PMS symptoms in reducing...
Journal of Health and Care
September 1, 2023
Neda Ramezani, Ilnaz Sajjadian
Background & aim:The stressful and chronic process of caring for patients with dementia is a long process that imposes too much care burden.Therefore, the present study was conducted with the aim of comparing the effectiveness of schema-based and caregivercentered mindfulness methods on psychological distress and burden in caregivers of patients with dementia.Methods: This semi-experimental...
Journal of preventive medicine and hygiene
September 1, 2023
Elvira Micali, Emanuela Giovanna Chiarella
Introduction: Burnout syndrome represents the pathological outcome of a stressful process that mainly affects the "helping professions". During the COVID-19 pandemic, pressure on healthcare systems has led to an increase in psychological distress among healthcare workers. The aim of this study is to verify whether the practice of relaxation techniques in healthcare workers can improve emotional...
Media Ilmu Kesehatan
September 1, 2023
Nanik Lestari, Ferry Efendi, Nuzul Qur'aniati et al.
Background: Globally, there is an increase in mental health issues. The prevalence of mental health issues among 10 to 19-year-olds is estimated to be 1 in 7 (14%) globally, despite the fact that most of these conditions go undiagnosed and untreated. Mindfulness techniques have been employed consistently, and has suggested associated criteria for the treatment of depression. Objective: This...
Journal of Evidence-Based Psychotherapies
September 1, 2023
Escuela de Posgrados Facultad de Psicóloga Fundación Universitaria Konrad Lorenz Bogotá Cra. 9 Bis #No. 62 - 43 Colombia., Jorge Enrique Torres Lancheros, Juan Camilo Vargas-Nieto et al.
11 citations
The present study aimed to evaluate the effect of a brief protocol that consisted in 4 sessions based on the Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) program administered as a group intervention in an online format, on indicators of self-compassion, self-efficacy, self-criticism, depression, anxiety, stress, mindfulness, rumination and worry. A pretest-posttest experimental design was used with a...
Journal of Evidence-Based Psychotherapies
September 1, 2023
B S Liu, Qiang Xie, Guan Ye et al.
3 citations
"Objective: The present study aimed to investigate the intermediary role of distress tolerance in Mindfulness-Based Intervention (MBI) with respect to self-perceived stress reduction. Method: One hundred and twenty-nine adults with a high level of emotional distress were randomized into MBI groups or a waiting-list group. Levels of mindfulness skills, self-perceived stress, and distress...
Revista Brasileira Ginecologia e Obstetrícia
September 1, 2023
Moslemi Zadeh Zeinabeh, Atefeh Ahmadi, G. Hazanfar Pour Masumeh et al.
15 citations
Abstract Objective Gestational diabetes can cause maternal and neonatal morbidity. Psychological factors, especially stress, play a meaningful role in diabetes management. Therefore, the present study aimed to investigate the effect of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction counseling on blood sugar and perceived stress in women with gestational diabetes. Methods The present quasi-experimental...
Journal of Midwifery & Women's Health
September 1, 2023
Ira Kantrowitz-Gordon, Melissa D. Avery
2 citations
Mindfulness has a natural affinity with midwifery practice. By attending to the holistic care of our patients, we have an interest in helping our patients cope with life stressors in addition to physical and mental health conditions and normal life changes across the lifespan. The use of mindfulness meditation as a therapeutic approach to reduce stress, improve mental health, manage pain, and...
September 1, 2023
Paolo Forte, Valentina Abate, Ida Bolognini et al.
15 citations
Mindfulness-based stress reduction, a complementary and alternative therapy, is able to decrease cancer-related fatigue, and stress and to improve the quality of life in cancer patients. Some studies evaluated if mindfulness-based stress reduction could improve some cardiometabolic and cancer risk factors, including systemic chemokines, growth factors, and pro-inflammatory biomarkers (e.g.,...
Mindfulness
September 1, 2023
Moana Billot, Rebecca A. Chalmers, Matti Cervin et al.
5 citations
Abstract Objectives A healthy immune system is required to protect against viral infection and ensure the efficacy of vaccines. Psychological distress can threaten immune resilience, while mindfulness practices can be protective. In New Zealand, Māori experience significantly higher levels of distress compared to non-Māori. The aim of this study was to explore the role of ethnicity in the...