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Meditation research published in 2026

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Pengaruh Terapi Mindfulness terhadap Kualitas Tidur Mahasiswa Fakultas Ilmu Kesehatan Universitas YPIB Majalengka

Jurnal Medical Laboratory July 26, 2026 Yeisha Aura Nur Aprilia, Rian Maulana Yusup, Ayu Idaningsih

Sleep disturbances are commonly experienced by health sciences students due to academic demands and clinical practice, which may adversely affect their sleep quality. Mindfulness therapy has been recognized as a non-pharmacological intervention that promotes present-moment awareness and helps reduce psychological distress before sleep. This study aimed to determine the effect of mindfulness...

Effects of Anapana Meditation Technique in School Children

Nepal Journal of Multidisciplinary Research July 26, 2026 Mukti Prasad Pandey

Ānāpāna is a type of meditation in which the incoming and departing natural breaths are used as meditation objects. S.N. Goenka, a vipassana teacher from the Ledi Sayadaw lineage, has created a special meditation course for schoolchildren called 'npnaĀnāpāna,' which has a good impact on their academic and behavioral outcomes. This article seeks to examine the influence of Ānāpāna techniques...

The Effectiveness of a Mindfulness Intervention Using Mindful Breathing Practice on Self-Regulation and Social Skills in Early Childhood Children

Journal for Lesson and Learning Studies July 25, 2026 Kadek Ayu Dwijayanti, Nice Maylani Asril, I Gusti Agung Ayu Wulandari

Self-regulation and social skills are essential aspects of early childhood social-emotional development that support learning readiness and successful school interactions. However, some children still struggle to regulate emotions, follow rules, cooperate, and interact positively with peers. Mindfulness-based learning through mindful breathing offers a potential approach to addressing these...

Angklung Music-Based Mindfulness to Improve Cognitive and Emotional Intelligence in Early Childhood

Journal for Lesson and Learning Studies July 25, 2026

Difficulties in attention control, emotional regulation, and social responsiveness among young children highlight the need for learning approaches that holistically support both cognitive and emotional development. This study aimed to analyze the effect of mindfulness-based learning through angklung music on the cognitive and emotional intelligence of young children. A quantitative approach...

Positive psychology instruction with embedded mindfulness exercises and associations with professional calling and self-concept clarity: a quasi-experimental study of chinese medical students.

BMC Psychology July 25, 2026 Aamer Aldbyani, Zhang Chuanxia, Yanwen Li et al.

The effects of mindfulness on personal development and positive self-related outcomes in learning and professional contexts have been studied extensively. However, the associations of positive psychology instruction with embedded mindfulness exercises with professional calling and self-concept clarity remain underexplored among medical students. The present study examined whether participation...

DOI: 10.1186/s40359-026-05245-3 (opens in new tab) Full text (opens in new tab) Mindfulness Medical students Professional calling Quasi-experimental study +1

Author Correction: Neural and molecular changes during a mind-body reconceptualization, meditation, and open label placebo healing retreat: an observational study.

Communications Biology July 25, 2026 Alex Jinich-Diamant, Sierra Simpson, Juan P Zuniga-Hertz et al.

Following publication of this article, the title has been updated to clarify that the study was observational rather than interventional, with text added in the Results and Methods to specify which analyses were pre-registered. The competing interests statement has also been updated to clarify the competing interests of Joe Dispenza and state those of Hemal H. Patel. The changes are made in the...

Mindfulness, Self-Compassion, and Perceived Stress in Women With Breast Cancer: A Systematic Review of Quantitative Studies

Archives of Breast Cancer July 25, 2026 Sahar Al-Ghareeb, Zahra Homoud, Mousa Y. Asiri et al.

Background: Mindfulness and self-compassion are increasingly recognized as psychological resources that may alleviate perceived stress among breast cancer survivors. However, their interrelationships have not previously been comprehensively synthesized. This systematic review evaluated quantitative evidence on the relationships among mindfulness, self-compassion, and perceived stress in women...

Bridging the gap between mindfulness and executive functioning

Psihologijske teme July 24, 2026 Matej Hrabovský, Iveta Kovalčíková

The construct of mindfulness has gained significant prominence in psychological and neuroscientific research; however, its definition remains inconsistent across academic literature. This systematic review, guided by the PRISMA methodology, aimed to examine how mindfulness is currently conceptualized in relation to executive functions (EFs). A purposive search of Google Scholar identified 36...

Mindfulness- and compassion-based interventions for parental burnout: Testing mediators and moderators in a randomized controlled trial among mothers of preschoolers

Humanities and Social Sciences Communications July 24, 2026 Yuan Zheng, Xiaomin Chang, M Q Zhang et al.

The mediators and moderators of the effect of mindfulness- and compassion-based interventions (MCBIs) on parental burnout are not yet well understood. This study examined the impact of an MCBI on parental burnout in China, investigated the mediating roles of parenting stress, mindful parenting, and self-compassion, and explored the moderating effects of baseline mindful parenting, baseline...

Understanding the Effectiveness of Mindfulness-based Dance Movement Therapy on Loneliness and Aggression of Underprivileged Children of an NGO

Annals of Neurosciences July 24, 2026 Achala V. Kumar, A. A. S. Azam, Fouzia Alsabah Shaikh

Background Underprivileged children from low socio-economic backgrounds lack access to the resources that promote cognitive, emotional and social development. Cognitive stimulation and psychological support enhance the neurobehavioural responses in underprivileged children. Interventions like Mindfulness-based Dance Movement Therapy (MBDMT) are inter-modal psychotherapy, enhancing mind and body...

Breath Meditation and Emotional Regulation: Psychosomatic And Neural Mechanisms In A 21-Day Study

Człowiek i Społeczeństwo July 24, 2026 Piotr Cieśla, Magdalena Ciesla, Małgorzata Bernatek

This study investigates the effects of a 21-day breath meditation intervention on emotional well-being, with a focus on the psychosomatic and neural mechanisms of breath regulation. Breath meditation, known to activate the parasympathetic nervous system and reduce physiological markers of stress, has been shown to enhance emotional regulation and improve subjective well-being. The study...

DOI: 10.14746/cis.2026.61.9 (opens in new tab) Full text (opens in new tab) Breath meditation Well-being Relaxation Mantra meditation +2

Clear Your Mind, Ready Your Body For Sleep: Efektivitas Teknik Mindfulness Terhadap Kualitas Tidur Mahasiswa

Journal of Health, Medical, and Psychological Studies July 22, 2026

This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of the mindfulness technique in improving the sleep quality of university students experiencing sleep disturbances. The study employed a quantitative approach using a Randomized Pretest–Posttest Control Group Design. The participants consisted of 20 students from the Bukittinggi Branch Campus of Universitas Negeri Padang, randomly assigned to an...

The use of mindfulness based interventions for school-aged children with ADHD in the United States - a literature review.

Child Neuropsychology: A Journal of Normal and Abnormal Development in Childhood and Adolescence July 22, 2026 Monica Y Garza Saenz, I. A. Iverson, Beatriz MacDonald et al.

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most commonly diagnosed chronic childhood disorders in the United States (U.S.). Children with ADHD struggle to function across multiple settings and undermanaged symptoms can impact academic performance, home life, and social conduct. Mindfulness-Based Interventions (MBIs) have been increasingly proposed as a non-pharmacological...

Mindfulness-Based Programs for Perinatal Depression, Anxiety, Stress, and Psychological Well-Being: A Systematic Meta-Review

Mindfulness July 22, 2026 Kate Gliske, Gretchen Buchanan, Delaina Carlson et al.

Maternal mental health during pregnancy and the postpartum period is critical for offspring’s well-being. Mindfulness-based programs (MBPs) are evidence-based approaches that reduce psychological distress such as depression, anxiety, and stress while promoting well-being. MBPs may be particularly suited to the perinatal period, given concerns about psychotropic medication use during pregnancy...

Toward a More Ethical Scientific Practice: Meditation-Based Lifestyle Modification (MBLM) as a Potential Starting Point

Mindfulness July 22, 2026 Holger C Bringmann, Peter Sedlmeier

Abstract Can meditation support ethical scientific practice? And how might this work? Considering the contradictory evidence for the impact of commonly practiced mindfulness meditation on moral change currently available, Berryman et al. (2025) suggested that meditation programs should include additional ethical components. We fully agree with this recommendation and add further arguments in...

Dispositional and Cultivated Mindfulness: Therapists’ Views and Experiences and the Role and Order of the FFMQ Facets in the Process of Mindfulness Cultivation

Mindfulness July 22, 2026 Matthias A. Burzler, Sebastian Grund, Ulrich S. Tran

Abstract Objectives This study aimed to investigate therapists’ experiences regarding dispositional and cultivated mindfulness. It explores the role and order of the Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ) skills in the process of mindfulness cultivation, definitions of dispositional and cultivated mindfulness, the specific skills and techniques taught by professionals, and the theoretical...