This study empirically analyzed the structural relationships among trust, satisfaction, and loyalty to identify the mechanisms underlying loyalty formation among meditation center participants. An online survey was conducted among adults with experience using meditation centers, yielding a total of 219 valid responses. The collected data were analyzed using SPSS and AMOS software. The results...
Sleep quality is one of the common problems experienced by postpartum mothers due to physical, hormonal, and psychological changes, as well as adaptation to the new role as a mother. Sleep disturbances during the postpartum period can affect maternal health and the quality of infant care. One of the non-pharmacological interventions that can be used to improve sleep quality is mindfulness...
Learning in Islamic Religious Education at the senior high school level is frequently characterized by teacher-centered instructional practices that may limit students’ engagement, learning motivation, and academic achievement. Although mindfulness-based learning has been widely discussed in educational research, empirical evidence regarding its implementation in Islamic Religious Education...
Anxiety, depression, and stress are common in individuals with diabetes and cancer and are associated with poor self-management and well-being. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) are widely used in nonpharmacological treatments, but their comparative effectiveness remains unclear. We conducted a stratified subgroup meta-analysis to indirectly compare...
This study examined changes in resilience and quality of life among seven cancer patients who completed an 8‑week Kouksundo meditation program, while exploring the meaning and structural essence of their participation experiences. The results showed significant improvements in resilience and quality of life. Five core themes were identified through phenomenological analysis. First, participants...
Latar Belakang: Kecemasang sering muncul pada penderita asma akibat sesak napas dan kekambuhan. Kecemasan yang tidak terkontrol dapat memperburuk kondisi penderita asma. Salah satu upaya nonfarmakologis untuk menurunkan kecemasan adalah latihan teknik pernapasan sadar (mindfulness breathing). Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh latihan mindfulness breathing terhadap tingkat...
Female inmates are vulnerable to various psychological challenges that may affect their psychological well-being, particularly their autonomy. This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of mindfulness therapy in improving the autonomy of female inmates at the Class IIA Women’s Correctional Institution in Tangerang. A pre-experimental method with a one-group pretest–double posttest design was...
Trauma-related distress in adult women often extends beyond posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to include depressive symptoms and dissociation, yet the roles of mindfulness and self-compassion across these symptom domains remain insufficiently clarified. This study examined mindfulness and self-compassion as psychological resources associated with trauma-related symptoms among trauma-exposed...
OSF PreprintsMay 29, 2026Nina Krohne, Vita Poštuvan, Meta Lavrič et al.
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This quasi-randomized waitlist-controlled study examines the preliminary effectiveness of the NARA program - a six-week mindfulness-based intervention focused on interpersonal relationships, among university students. The program, delivered in small, interactive groups, integrates elements of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), reflective practices, and communication skills training....
HealthcareMay 29, 2026Félix Alberto Véliz-Montoya, Sandra Nieto-González, Antonio Salinas-Layana et al.
Background/Objectives: Mindfulness has emerged as a widely studied approach for promoting psychological well-being, evolving from its contemplative origins into a secular, evidence-based intervention. In recent years, the proliferation of mobile applications has enabled the delivery of mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) in accessible and scalable formats. This systematic review examined the...
Background: Emotional exhaustion is a key factor undermining the quality of patient care in critical care environments. It is associated with reduced clinical performance, increased medical errors, and inconsistent adherence to safety measures, all increasing the risk of adverse outcomes for patients. Addressing emotional exhaustion by healthcare providers is, therefore, deemed essential for...
Background: Care wokers experience much stress becase of physical and emotional lavor. They often were hurted. Mindfulness yoga is one of the most useful intervention. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate effects of mindfulness yoga on self-compassion, depression, resilience, and happiness of care workers. Method: Participants were 11 care workers consisting of nurses and...
Background: University students frequently report elevated stress, yet access to formal mental health services is often constrained. Self-directed mind-body practices, such as the Somporn Kantharadussadee Triamchaisri program (SKT1), may offer low-intensity mood management; however, real-world evidence based on repeated within-person assessments remains limited. Objectives: To examine immediate...
Mindfulness meditation has been reported to reduce stress and enhance well-being. However, its effects on heart rate variability (HRV)-a physiological marker of stress-remain underexplored. This study aimed to examine how meditation practice is associated with subjective stress, HRV, and their interaction, using mobile health technologies. This 3-week observational study included 90...
This study examined mindfulness and spirituality as potential explanatory mechanisms underlying the associations between connection to nature and young adults’ psychological wellbeing (depression, anxiety, perceived stress, life satisfaction, and positive states of mind). Two studies employed structural equation modeling (SEM) to test these pathways using different conceptualizations and...
Background: To evaluate the effect of mindfulness-based Preksha Meditation (PM) on tear film stability and ocular surface health among office employees exposed to prolonged digital screen use. Methods: A prospective interventional study was conducted among 340 office workers in Mumbai. Participants completed a structured 6-week PM program (five sessions per week). Tear Break-Up Time (TBUT),...
Abstract Background Chronic low back pain (CLBP) affects many globally. This study explored potential effects of an augmented reality (AR) intervention combining psychoeducation and mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR)-body scan. The pilot study investigated pain intensity and pain-related outcomes, focusing on AR intervention versus conventional methods, aiming to establish a foundation...
Mental health is essential to human well-being and integral to our daily lives. One population that experiences mental health challenges, and the focus of this research programme is the student population. Students encounter unpredictable and stressful situations, such as being away from home, fear of the future, financial stress, finance-related issues like student loans, loneliness,...
The purpose of this study is to investigate the features, efficacy, and adaptations of mindfulness-based interventions to enhance regulation of emotion and reduce anxiety in students with Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing conditions. We performed a systematic literature review with bibliometric analysis which was based on PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses)....