This study aimed to examine the effects of participation in classical music meditation on adults' empathy and social adaptation, focusing on the sequential mediation of affect and self-awareness based on the Five Aggregates.A total of 80 adults aged 20-35 participated in a 12-session classical music meditation program, conducted twice a week for 30 minutes per session.The program integrated...
Aim: The purpose of the study was to find out the effect of mindfulness based cognitive therapy training on physiological variables of physical education students. Subjects: The subjects for this study were selected from the pool of Physical Education students at APS University, with a specific focus on individuals aged 18 to 30 years. A total of 30 subjects were chosen to participate in the...
The present study explores the dynamic interactions between the three dimensions of perfectionism (rigid perfectionism, self-critical perfectionism and narcissistic perfectionism) and the components of self-compassion (self-kindness, self-judgement, common humanity, mindfulness, overidentification and isolation). The main objective was to identify the most significant correlations between...
Nyeri akut merupakan salah satu masalah utama pada pasien dengan trauma wajah, khususnya fraktur maksila. Penanganan nyeri yang efektif diperlukan melalui kombinasi terapi farmakologis dan nonfarmakologis. Salah satu teknik nonfarmakologis yang terbukti efektif adalah Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), yang dapat menurunkan persepsi nyeri sekaligus meningkatkan kenyamanan pasien....
Stres kerja merupakan permasalahan psikologis yang umum dialami oleh pegawai sektor publik, terutama pada instansi pelayanan masyarakat dengan tuntutan kerja yang tinggi. Dinas Tenaga Kerja Kabupaten Gresik merupakan salah satu instansi yang memiliki intensitas interaksi publik dan beban kerja yang berpotensi memicu stres kerja pegawai. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui efektivitas...
Background: Postpartum depression affects 10-20% of new mothers. Non-pharmacological interventions are preferred by breastfeeding mothers, yet evidence for mindfulness-based approaches remains limited. Objective: To evaluate nurse-delivered Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction on depressive symptoms and stress biomarkers among primiparous mothers with elevated PPD risk. Methods: Single-center...
Emotional regulation is an important aspect in maintaining the mental health of the elderly, especially those suffering from chronic diseases such as Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Chronic disease conditions often trigger psychological stress that impacts an individual's ability to manage emotions. One of the non-pharmacological interventions widely developed to overcome stress is Mindfulness-Based...
Medicina (Ribeirão Preto)December 31, 2025Juliano Teixeira Moraes, Michele Mileib de Vasconcelos, Tauãna Terra Cordeiro de Oliveira et al.
Introduction: Mindfulness-based interventions have significant contributions to individuals affected by illness or facing challenging situations such as caring for a loved one with a life-threatening illness. Objective: To identify and synthesize scientific evidence on the contributions of mindfulness-based practices in improving the quality of life of caregivers and family members of people...
Purpose: This single-case study explored the effects of emotion-focused Reflected Image Meditation(RIM) on depressive affect in a middle-aged woman with a history of childhood emotional deprivation, sexual trauma, bereavement, and chronic conflict with her mother-in-law. The aim was to examine how biographical wounds and reactivated emotions in adult relationships could be processed and...
The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of a Compassion Toward Others meditation program for middle-aged adults. The research aimed to investigate whether the program influenced empathy, compassion toward others, and helping behavior among participants. To address these questions, a Compassion Toward Others meditation program was conducted for middle-aged participants, and pre- and...
The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of a breathing meditation program on job satisfaction and mindfulness in early childhood teachers. The research questions were as follows: First, will participation in a breathing meditation program affect early childhood teachers’ job satisfaction? Second, will participation in a breathing meditation program affect early childhood teachers’...
The vipassanā meditation method developed as a distinct meditation tradition in Burma during the nineteenth century and gained widespread popularity not only in Asian countries but also in Europe during the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Venerable Ledi Sayadaw played a central role in establishing this meditation tradition and making it accessible to the public. His contributions were...
This study discusses the concept of nafs al-muṭma’innah in the Qur'an and its relationship with the psychology of mindfulness, which is rapidly developing in the modern world. This study aims to explore how the Qur'an explains peace of mind not merely as a stable emotional state, but as a spiritual awareness centered on Allah. Using a descriptive qualitative method based on thematic analysis of...
This study examined the spiritual well-being of regular Vipassana meditators in Lumbini, Nepal, a region revered as the birthplace of Gautam Buddha, through a transcendental phenomenological lens. This study examined how regular meditation enables individuals to grow from within, discovering deeper meaning, inner transformation, and a richer spiritual life, thereby building on Maslow’s concept...
Anxiety disorders are among the most common mental health problems worldwide, often leading to impaired quality of life and decreased functioning. Conventional pharmacological treatments are effective but may present side effects and limited long-term adherence. Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBT) has emerged as a promising non-pharmacological intervention, focusing on awareness and acceptance of...
This study aimed to systematically understand the knowledge structure and time-series changes in domestic meditation intervention research from 2016 to 2025. The main focus was to investigate research trend shifts and paradigm transitions before, during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic. Keyword Network Analysis (KNA) was performed on 1,442 domestic meditation intervention studies published in...
Psychedelic substances reliably occasion transient self-transcendent states, including mystical-type experiences, which are theorized to support salutogenic psychological change and long-term well-being. Despite growing interest in these phenomena, little is known about how acute self-transcendent states translate into enduring trait-level changes, or whether individual differences such as...
Human TechnologyDecember 30, 2025Óscar Díaz-Chica, Alejandro Tapia-Frade, Diana Santos Fernández
The video game industry is a thriving sector where the effects derived from its consumption are studied, among other aspects. This research analyzes the possible incidence of commercial video games on the mindfulness trait of players. To this end, a survey was carried out on a sample, mostly Spanish, of 225 people aged 17 to 66 years. The measure used to assess the mindfulness trait is the Five...
DOI: https://doi.org/10.26565/2074-8922-2025-85-19 The purpose of the article is to evaluate the efficiency of mindfulness practices in the psychological rehabilitation of military personnel and war veterans in the context of the current war in Ukraine and to determine the possibilities for their integration into Ukrainian rehabilitation programs. Methods. The methods used include reviewing...