Frontiers in PsychologyOctober 12, 2026David Preiss, Valeska Grau, David Torres Irribarra et al.
This study investigated how daydreaming frequency, the emotional valence of mind wandering, mindfulness, and multiple facets of playfulness predict creativity across verbal, figural, and mathematical domains in a sample of Chilean high school students ( N = 405). Participants completed self-report measures of attentional dispositions and playfulness, along with five creativity assessments...
Aggression and impulsivity are prevalent behavioral tendencies in adolescents that may negatively affect academic performance, social interactions, and engagement during physical education (PE). Although mindfulness-based interventions have shown promise for improving emotional and behavioral regulation, evidence of their effectiveness when delivered within school PE settings remains limited....
This interdisciplinary literature review examines shared contemplative practices across the world’s major religious traditions and their potential contributions to spiritual and psychological wellness. Drawing on comparative religious scholarship and psychological research, it explores common practices—including meditation, contemplative prayer, sacred repetition, breath awareness, reflection,...
Behavioral DisordersOctober 12, 2026Kristine E. Larson, Rachel E. Durham, Michele Doyle-Wetzelberger et al.
Educators working with students who exhibit challenging behaviors often experience high levels of stress and burnout. They may also struggle to maintain positive attitudes about this population, especially if they have had challenging experiences in the past. In this study, we examined the feasibility and preliminary impact of a contemplative practice intervention on educators’ flourishing and...
Research SquareOctober 11, 2026Kanokwan Wongkhueng, Kedsaraporn Kenbubpha, Palida Phalasak et al.
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Abstract Objectives Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) has rarely been tested in non-Western inpatient services or delivered by nurses. This trial evaluated a culturally adapted, nurse-led group MBCT programme for Thai inpatients. Method Ninety-four inpatients with moderate to severe ICD-10 depressive disorder at a Thai psychiatric hospital were randomised 1:1 to MBCT plus routine...
The aim of this project was to determine the impact and effectiveness of Gina Biegel's mindfulness techniques for stressed teens method on adolescent anxiety and the disruptive symptoms that lead to high school adolescents being assigned to detention.This project described a quantitative correlational design research project that investigated a small adolescent sample size, with a goal of...
Objective This umbrella review synthesizes evidence about the effectiveness of mindfulness interventions to improve mental health during pregnancy and postpartum. Methods We searched MEDLINE/PubMed, Scopus, Embase.com, PsycInfo, CINAHL, and the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews for systematic reviews published between January 1, 2015 and June 26, 2026. We included reviews of randomized...
Background Mindfulness retreats are widely used to support experiential learning through embodied practice and reflective engagement. Increasingly, retreats are offered online, yet little is known about how different retreat contexts shape learning experiences. Purpose This qualitative study explores how online and in-person retreat formats influence experiential learning processes of...
Anxiety is a psychological condition that can affect a soccer player's readiness for a match, particularly among novice players who are still developing their skills and competitive experience. This study aimed to analyze the effect of a combined intervention meditation based relaxation and dynamic exercises on the anxiety levels of novice soccer players. A quantitative approach with a...
BackgroundChildren and young adults diagnosed with a high-grade/relapsed-refractory cancer face a poor prognosis given limited curative options. Recent research has indicated that this population of children and adolescents/young adults (AYAs), alongside their parents, experience elevated stress and poorer health-related quality of life (HRQoL) relative to normative samples. Despite this,...
Mindfulness is an important construct in psychology, counseling, education, and mental health research. However, concise Indonesian instruments for assessing mindfulness as a multidimensional construct remain limited. This study examined the psychometric properties of the Indonesian version of the Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire–Short Form (FFMQ-SF). A quantitative psychometric validation...
Altered states of consciousness (ASCs) induced by psychological practices (mindfulness meditation, hypnosis, self-induced trance) and pharmacological agents (classical and atypical psychedelics) are increasingly linked to therapeutic change, yet their shared and unique neural signatures remain uncertain. We conducted three preregistered, coordinate-based meta-analyses using SDM-PSI, mindfulness...
Objectives. To characterize attentional experience, pulse rate variability (PRV), and interpersonal pulse-rate networks during the observational stage of Interoceptive Sensitivity for Attentional–Autonomic Alignment (ISAAA) training. Methods. In an uncontrolled five-day meditation camp, 48 participants provided linked pre- and post-camp questionnaires. Post-camp wrist photoplethysmography...
Abstract Objectives This study evaluated the effectiveness of an integrated, application‐supported mindfulness‐based cognitive therapy (MBCT) programme in reducing depressive symptoms among adolescents with non‐suicidal self‐injury (NSSI). Methods An open‐label, two‐arm randomized controlled trial was conducted in two public secondary schools in Thailand. The schools were randomly allocated to...
October 9, 2026Claire Whiting, Jesus A. Arroyo, Erik C Nook
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Objectives. Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) are widely used treatments that aim to increase clients' awareness and acceptance of their present-moment experiences. Although delivered as secular treatments, their practices have roots in East and South Asian religious traditions, raising concerns about acceptance among diverse religious or atheistic clients. Other MBI features, such as...
BACKGROUND: Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is common and often refractory to existing treatments, necessitating long-term opioid therapy, which has substantial risks. Mindfulness-based (MBT) and cognitive behavioral (CBT) therapies are safe and can be effective for CLBP. AIMS: To better understand how MBT and CBT may help improve opioid-treated CLBP: METHODS: This qualitative study involved a...
Abstract Objectives Second-generation mindfulness-based interventions (SG-MBIs) incorporate a broader range of contemplative techniques, including Buddhist-derived ethics- and wisdom-based practices. However, little is known about how non-Buddhist participants engage with these practices or whether differences in contemplative composition are reflected in participant experience. This study...
Abstract: Sleep problems, including difficulties falling and staying asleep, are pervasive and, increasingly, people are turning to mindfulness-based interventions to support sleep routines as well as overall mental wellbeing. A widely used meditation app, Calm, offers a genre of audio-based “sleep stories”, designed specifically to facilitate falling asleep. While sharing some linguistic...
This study explores how mindfulness helps to reduce workplace stress by regulating emotion with the use of a moderated mediation model. It also studies the moderating influences of trait anxiety and job demands. A quantitative cross-sectional survey design was conducted with 317 employees who worked in the healthcare, education, and corporate sectors. The assessment of mindfulness, emotional...