This research aimed to develop a Portuguese version of the Freiburg Mindfulness Inventory (FMI) short form and investigate its psychometric properties through two complementary studies. The first study included a sample of 337 participants. It analyzed the scale’s internal consistency, reliability, and factorial validity by conducting an exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis using a...
Emerging evidence has shown that mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) is effective in improving depressive symptoms in the older population. However, the accessibility to MBCT is limited by the shortage of psychotherapists or mindfulness teachers. One potential solution is to involve social workers, who have the knowledge and skills to promote individual and community well-being in...
Warhammer 40,000 (40k) is the world’s most popular miniature wargame. The game is played with miniatures (small-scale figures made of hard plastic or other materials), which have usually been painted by each individual player. These player–painters typically spend hours in deep concentration painting the models. Drawing on interviews and journal entries from a six-month participant study of 14...
This study took place in a high-level educational framework; it evaluated the effects of four contemplative practices: Focused Attention Meditation (FAM), Open Monitoring Meditation (OMM), Loving Kindness Meditation (LKM), and Self-Loving Kindness Meditation (self-LKM). The focus was on their impact on teamwork competencies, as well as how they were influenced by both the individual and the...
After acquired brain injury (ABI), some individuals suffer from long-term fatigue and emotional distress, which affects their work ability and daily life. Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) has shown promising results in quantitative studies as a complementary treatment for pathological mental fatigue (PMF) after ABI. This study aims to explore how people suffering from lasting PMF after...
Fear acquisition is an essential survival mechanism for humans; however, the role and mechanisms of mindfulness training in this process remain unclear. This study employed a discriminative fear conditioning paradigm to investigate the effects and mechanisms of short-term mindfulness training, exemplified by the breath-counting task, on fear acquisition. The experiment consisted of three...
Perinatal maternal mental health problems, such as depression and anxiety, are highly prevalent during pregnancy and post partum. Electronic mindfulness-based interventions (eMBIs) are a promising treatment option, which can be provided in a low-threshold, cost-effective manner. However, research underscores the fact that face-to-face coaching sessions are more effective than solely digital...
This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of Mindfulness Based Stress Rreduction (MBSR) in increasing resilience and test the difference in resilience levels reviewed from the socioeconomic status of ODGJ companion families at the Oepoi Health Center, Kupang City. Resilience is the ability of individuals to manage themselves both within individuals such as individual emotions and thoughts as...
Meditation, an old practice of many traditions, has been getting a lot of attention for its supposed ability to relax and relieve stress. However, the neurophysiological mechanisms behind these effects are relatively unexplored. In this survey paper we look at the current literature of EEG based analytical methodologies (Functional Connectivity, Power Spectral Density/PSD) to study the effects...
Meditation is known for its positive impact on well-being. Electroencephalogram (EEG) signals have been studied in the literature to analyze these effects. Due to the non-stationary nature of EEG signals, Fourier transform-based methods are not suitable for extracting brain patterns. Thus, analyzing and detecting changes in brain patterns associated with the progression of meditation effects...
Background: Our previous comparison of peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) from long-term Transcendental Meditation® (TM®) practitioners and matched non-practitioner controls found 200 differentially expressed (DE) genes. Bioinformatics analyses of these DE genes suggested a reduced risk of diseases associated with stress and aging in the TM group. Here we assessed additional signs of...
MindfulnessFebruary 19, 2025Diego Castaneda, Javier M. Bianchi, Javier Villalba et al.2 citations
Abstract Objectives The Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ) is one of the most widely used instruments for assessing mindfulness and was developed based on previously established mindfulness scales. This study aimed to estimate the psychometric properties of the 24-item version of the FFMQ in a Colombian sample. Method Psychometric analyses were performed in a sample of 582 Colombian...
This study aims to evaluate the long-term impact of the six-week online mindfulness intervention course "Mindfulness Living With Challenge (MLWC)" on the mental health of undergraduate nursing students in Beijing, China, through a three-month follow-up. A three-month follow-up was conducted upon completion of the six-week MLWC course. Depression-Anxiety-Stress Scale (DASS-21), Chinese Short...
Abstract Background With the arrival of the new era, teenagers face enormous academic and life pressures, which are accompanied by various psychological and physiological problems, and in severe cases, even depression. Depression can affect various aspects of people’s lives and is gradually becoming younger, with teenagers experiencing more severe depression problems. Therefore, it is necessary...
Meditation and mindfulness practices offer promising non-pharmacological alternatives for individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) to improve their health and well-being, but integrating such practices into daily routines can be challenging. This survey study aims to identify motivators and barriers to engagement with meditation and mindfulness interventions among individuals with SCI. A...
Introduction It is common for college students to suffer from mobile phone addiction, which can seriously affect their physical and mental health. The current study looked at the impact of a brief online mindfulness-based intervention (MBI) on mobile phone addiction to address this problem. The mechanisms behind the influence of trait mindfulness (TM) on this process were also investigated in...
Running has emerged as an alternative to traditional meditation practices that involve sitting with closed eyes. The rhythmic nature of running establishes a connection between mind and body to promote mindfulness and improve the overall experience and benefits of running. The use of technology-supported meditation is gaining attention in the fields of mental and physical wellness. However,...
Anxiety disorders are common mental health conditions that significantly impact daily life and well-being. While traditional treatments such as pharmacotherapy and cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) are effective, their limitations, including side effects and accessibility, have led to increased interest in complementary approaches like mindfulness meditation. Mindfulness-based interventions...
BACKGROUND Mindfulness meditation has demonstrated modest benefits for mental health and well-being, although the relationship between practice dose and outcomes is unclear. Meta-analyses and randomized controlled trials have shown mixed results so far, although such results may stem from methodological issues rather than reflecting the absence of an underlying effect. Research outside...
What is the role of contemplative practices in the movement toward a more "just" criminal legal system? Over the past 8 years, we have explored this question through parallel lines of research and practice with police officers and incarcerated individuals who, despite very different relationships to this system, are all traumatized by an unjust system that erodes the humanity of all those...