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Meditation research published in 2026

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Pemberdayaan kader kesehatan melalui penerapan terapi mindfulness body scan untuk mengurangi stres wanita menopause

SELAPARANG: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Berkemajuan April 30, 2026 Emy Sutiyarsih, Anastasia Sri Sulartri

AbstrakBerdasarkan hasil studi pendahuluan didapatkan data jumlah wanita menopause di Desa Gunungronggo sebanyak 327 orang, terdapat lima posyandu dikelola oleh 45 kader dan dua tenaga kesehatan penanggungjawab wilayah. Permasalahan yang dihadapi kader kesehatan belum berkembangnya pengetahuan kader tentang konsep stres, Mekanisme koping dan Mindfulness Body Scan untuk menurunkan stres pada...

MIND BODY HARMONY: YOGA, MEDITATION AND INDIGENOUS PRACTICES IN STRESS MANAGEMENT

Shodh Gyanantika April 30, 2026

Yoga is a light which once lit never dim, the better your practice the brighter your flame" -B.K.S. Iyengar."To Awaken, sit calmly, letting each breath clear mind and open your heart"-Buddha In an era marked by increasing psychological stress and lifestyle-related disorders, holistic approaches rooted in ancient traditions have gained renewed relevance.Yoga & Meditation is an ancient practice...

Changes of psychological and biological stress parameters in individuals with schizophrenia spectrum disorders participating in a mindfulness-based group therapy

Schizophrenia April 30, 2026 Marco Zierhut, S. Koop, Niklas Bergmann et al.

This study investigates changes in stress parameters in individuals with schizophrenia spectrum disorders participating in mindfulness-based group therapy (MBGT). N = 45 participants were randomised to MBGT or Treatment as Usual over four weeks. Before and after each session, psychological and biological stress markers by self-rating scales and cortisol saliva samples were assessed in the...

A multi-perspective analysis of AI- and XR-based digital meditation services: Focusing on academic literature, market trends, and online public perception

Journal of Meditation based Psychological Counseling April 30, 2026 Woohyun Choi, Sangwook Park

Purpose: This study conducts a multi-perspective analysis of the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and extended reality (XR) into traditional meditation services across academic, market, and public dimensions. Methods: A five-stage scoping review (2017–2026) was performed using the PCC framework, complemented by environmental scanning of global market trends and big data social...

A narrative inquiry on RHS (Recovering the Human Spirit) meditation counseling experiences

Journal of Meditation based Psychological Counseling April 30, 2026 Minseo Song

This study aimed to explore the experiences of RHS (Recovering the Human Spirit) meditation-based psychological counseling among middle-aged adults through narrative inquiry and to understand the process and meaning of changes in self-awareness. Clandinin and Connelly’s narrative inquiry methodology was employed, and ten sessions of RHS meditation-based psychological counseling were conducted...

Pengaruh Mindfulness Terhadap Stres Kerja Perawat dalam Perspektif Teori Caring Jean Watson: Suatu Literature Review

Jurnal Ners April 30, 2026 Maya Ulfaha, Priyanto Priyanto

Latar belakang: Perawat adalah salah satu profesi yang signifikan berisiko tinggi mengalami stres kerja, yang dapat menurunkan kemampuan empati dan kualitas perawatan. Intervensi Mindfulness telah terbukti efektif dalam meningkatkan kesadaran diri dan keseimbangan emosi pada perawat. Tujuan: Literatur review ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh mindfulness terhadap stres kerja perawat dalam...

DOI: 10.31004/jn.v10i2.57496 (opens in new tab) Mindfulness Empathy Psychological intervention Psychotherapist

Egostasis: A First-Principles Account of the Neurocomputational Basis of Suffering

April 30, 2026 James Cooke preprint

This paper introduces the concept of egostasis (self-based goal-directed persistence behaviour) and proposes a novel neurophenomenological theory of the experience of suffering, grounded in the framework of active inference. We argue that psychological suffering is a transmodal, aversive state arising from prediction errors being attributed to a self-model. Chronic suffering is proposed to...

Structural analysis of daratha narration in the Cūḷasuññata Sutta (MN 121): Scriptural foundations for understanding meditation adverse effects

Journal of Meditation based Psychological Counseling April 30, 2026 Dae Yong Ha

This study explores the narrative structure of daratha (agitation) as presented in the Cūḷasuññata Sutta (MN 121) to provide a scriptural foundation for reframing contemporary discourses on meditation adverse effects. The Sutta consistently employs a specific formula- “there is only this measure of agitation”- across nine stages of perceptual (saññā) transition. Through a structural and...

The Effects of Body Scan Meditation on Depression, Anxiety, Stress, and Impulsivity among Alcohol-Related Offenders

The Correction Welfare Society of Korea April 30, 2026 The Correction Welfare Society Of Korea, Jiwoong Song, Hyunsuk Han

This study aimed to examine the effects of body scan meditation on depression, anxiety, stress, and impulsivity among alcohol-related offenders. A total of 30 inmates from A correctional facility in Jeonbuk Province were randomly assigned to either an experimental group or a control group. The experimental group participated in six sessions of body scan meditation over a two-week period. The...

Effects of mindful breathing meditation on stereotype expression in two randomized controlled double-blinded trials.

PLoS One April 30, 2026 Elena Vieth, Lisa Von Stockhausen

Models of stereotypes and discrimination propose the involvement of attentional control and executive functioning in successfully suppressing discriminatory behavior. A practice that has been shown to improve cognitive control, potentially even after short training durations, is mindfulness meditation, and beneficial effects on stereotype activation and the expression of discriminatory behavior...

Meditation experience as daily practice: A qualitative study

Journal of Meditation based Psychological Counseling April 30, 2026 Kangsuk Shon

This study aimed to explore meditation experiences as daily practice. For this purpose, focus group interviews were conducted with 36 meditation practitioners who practice meditation as part of their daily routine, divided into 5 groups. The research findings are as follows: First, in ‘subjective experiences through meditation as daily practice,’ five categories emerged: ‘experiencing rest and...

A meta-analysis on the effectiveness of Buddhist meditation intervention programs

Journal of Meditation based Psychological Counseling April 30, 2026 Gwiyeon Jeong

This study conducted a meta-analysis to systematically evaluate the effectiveness of Buddhist meditation intervention programs on psychological health outcomes. A total of 138 studies published between 2024 and 2025, listed in KCI-indexed or KCI-candidate journals, involving 6,366 participants were analyzed. Effect sizes were computed using Hedges’ g under a random-effects model to account for...

DOI: 10.12972/mpca.2026.36.2 (opens in new tab) Full text (opens in new tab) Buddhism Intervention counseling Mindfulness meditation Compassion +4

The feasibility of mindfulness-based relapse prevention for adults with substance use disorders (illicit drugs) in a Chinese population: A pilot randomized controlled trial.

Addiction April 30, 2026 Ka Tsun Ting, Ivan Chun Him Leung, Dicken Cheong-Chun Chan et al.

Background and aims: Mindfulness-based relapse prevention (MBRP) has been shown to be beneficial to individuals with substance use disorder (SUD) in the West. The current pilot study aimed at testing the feasibility of MBRP in a Chinese population. Design: This pilot study adopted a design of randomized controlled trial comparing MBRP with treatment-as-usual group (TAU). Setting: Participants...

DOI: 10.1111/add.70441 (opens in new tab) Substance use disorder Humans Substance-related disorders Feasibility studies +11

Mindfulness Practice and Increases in Gray Matter Density, Gray Matter Volume, and Cortical Thickness: A Scoping Review.

Brain Sciences April 30, 2026 Colin Rafter, Erika McCarthy, Curt Stilp et al.

Background/Objectives: Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) have been linked to psychological and cognitive benefits, yet evidence for their impact on brain structure remains sparse. Neuroimaging suggests MBIs may alter gray matter volume (GMV), density (GMD), and cortical thickness (CT). The purpose of this scoping review was to investigate structural neuroplasticity following MBIs. Methods:...

Experiences of changes in self and relationship perception among middle-aged women through an Ogong philosophy-based generative AI meditation program: A multiple case study analysis

Journal of Meditation based Psychological Counseling April 30, 2026 J. Kim

This study explores the perceived therapeutic meanings and relational changes associated with a generative AI-integrated guided imagery meditation program based on Seon Master Daehaeng’s Hanmaum Ogong philosophy. Designed for middle-aged women facing existential anxiety and relational disconnection, this research employs a multiple-case study of six participants over eight sessions to examine...

A feasibility study on the efficacy of a VR-based mindfulness intervention for dementia caregivers in the home environment: A pilot randomized control trial protocol.

PLoS One April 29, 2026

BACKGROUND: Dementia affects over 50 million people worldwide, with numbers projected to triple by 2050. Informal caregivers-predominantly family members-provide the majority of daily care and exhibit disproportionately high rates of psychological distress, depressive symptoms, and perceived burden. Although mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) have consistently demonstrated moderate-to-large...

Comparative effectiveness of Satipaṭṭhāna-based thought purification therapy, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy and treatment as usual in patients with depressive disorders: study protocol for a three-arm parallel-group superiority randomized controlled trial

International Journal of Clinical Trials April 29, 2026 Nikapitiye Nandarathana, Jay K. Ranjan, Hari S. Asthana et al.

Background: Depression is a significant global public health challenge, and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) is an evidence-based secular intervention for depression; however, it incorporates partially Buddhist mindfulness practices. The Satipaṭṭhāna-based thought purification therapy (SB-TPT) is a structured, seven-week intervention that integrates systematic contemplation of the...

Yoga and Meditation in Mental Health Care

April 29, 2026 Kuljit Kaur

Abstract Mental health disorders such as anxiety, depression, and stress-related conditions are increasing globally, posing significant challenges to healthcare systems. In recent years, there has been growing interest in complementary and alternative therapies, particularly yoga and meditation, as effective tools for mental health care. This research paper explores the role of yoga and...

Mindfulness-Based Interventions for Pregnant Couples: A Scoping Review of Global Evidence with Implication for Indonesia

Jurnal Psikologi April 29, 2026 Nurul Kodriati, Rina Eko Widarsih, Ummu Fitrotin Nursholihah

Maternal health and mindfulness are known to influence child development, but the existing research has largely focused on individual interventions. There is a lack of synthesis of couple-based mindfulness approaches, particularly in low- and middle-income contexts, where their relevance may differ. This scoping review synthesizes evidence from 17 peer-reviewed studies on couple-based...

Effects of a School-Based Mindfulness Program on school readiness in preschool children: a mixed-methods study of researcher-led and teacher-led implementation.

BMC Psychology April 29, 2026

BACKGROUND: School readiness depends not only on early academic skills but also on the development of attention, emotional regulation, and self-regulatory competencies in early childhood. However, empirical evidence for theoretically grounded mindfulness programs and their implementation by both researchers and teachers in preschool settings remains limited. This study examined the...