Hypnosis has traditionally been conceptualized as a clinical technique for reducing physiological symptoms (e.g., pain, nausea) and psychological symptoms (e.g., anxiety, intrusive thoughts), yet emerging neuroscientific evidence suggests it operates through the fundamental mechanisms of emotional regulation and self-integration. This integrative review synthesizes research on clinical hypnosis...
This study conducted a systematic review to examine the role of self-awareness in increasing learning focus and its contribution to strengthening student independence in elementary school. A total of 12 scientific articles published in the 2021–2026 range were comprehensively analyzed. The results of the study show three main mechanisms that make self-awareness-based mindfulness a key...
The emerging literature highlights the potential of mindfulness practices to reduce stress among workers. However, research on the practical application of mindfulness in real-world settings remains limited, particularly in academia, where escalating workloads compound stress levels. To address this gap, we explore how university staff engage in mindfulness practices and examine the factors...
Chronic ischemic stroke survivors experience cognitive, emotional, and participation-related limitations that affect reintegration into the community and life satisfaction. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapy (CRT) may aid in the recovery process of stroke survivors. These rehabilitation programs may act through different mechanisms. However, little is...
Meditation research is increasingly moving beyond the study of health-related benefits toward the investigation of non-ordinary states of consciousness and ways of being that may arise through advanced meditative practice. Alongside potential benefits, however, intensive or advanced meditation has been associated with a higher incidence of meditation-related psychological adverse effects,...
Background: This pilot study examined the feasibility, acceptability, usability, and preliminary outcomes of apt.mind, a mobile app-based mindfulness intervention with an exploratory smartwatch component, among healthcare worker families during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: Using a micro-randomized trial (MRT) design, 102 healthcare workers and co-parents of children aged 4–13 years were...
The commodification of cultural heritage has significantly disrupted the sacredness of religious sites in Indonesia, posing a challenge for communities seeking to preserve spiritual value within economically driven landscapes. This study focuses on Sojiwan Temple, a ninth-century Buddhist monument in Central Java, where full-moon meditation has emerged as a form of ritual resilience that...
Abstract Objectives Mindfulness meditation is widely recognized for its individual psychological benefits, yet its interpersonal effects remain underexplored. This daily diary study examined whether and how mindfulness practice by one romantic partner influences the emotional well-being of their non-meditating partner. Method Using a randomized controlled design, couples were assigned to either...
Abstract Human desires and worldly pursuits are sources of suffering for individuals and society. The Buddha, time and again, taught that our freedom lies in our hands, more specifically in the boundaries of our minds. The heart of Buddhist practice to achieve freedom is a life of ethical conduct (sīla) and the practice of concentration (samādhi) and wisdom (paññā). The two meditation...
For over 2500 years, the aim of Buddhism has been to help people liberate themselves from suffering, attain happiness and well-being, and ultimately achieve Nirvana, the path to freedom. Many Buddhist practices in emotional management are effective in alleviating suffering. Among these, meditation, mindfulness, and compassion meditation, due to their effects on improving concentration, calming...
arXiv Preprint ArchiveMarch 6, 2026Mengyuan Millie Wu, Zhihan Jiang, Yuang Fan et al.
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Mindfulness meditation is a widely accessible and evidence-based method for supporting mental health. Despite the proliferation of mindfulness meditation apps, sustaining user engagement remains a persistent challenge. Personalizing the meditation experience is a promising strategy to improve engagement, but it often requires costly and unscalable manual effort. We present MindfulAgents, a...
BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) have shown promising effects across diverse areas of psychiatry, yet their specific role in bereavement remains insufficiently synthesized. Bereavement is a universal but heterogeneous process, with a minority of individuals at risk of developing prolonged grief disorder (PGD). Understanding the potential benefits of MBIs in this...
Research SquareMarch 5, 2026Kyoungmin Noh, Nicholas Baumgartner, Manuela Cortes Ospina et al.
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Abstract a. Objective b. To determine the relationship between facet-level trait mindfulness (TM) and inhibitory control (IC), and whether the relationship is moderated by sex and mediated by resting cortical activity. c. Methods d. 283 young adults (149 women; 18–30 years old) completed the Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire and a flanker task involving congruent and incongruent trials to...
Research SquareMarch 5, 2026Jiao Liu, Wen-Jing Liu, Yue Qiu et al.
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Abstract Objectives Mindfulness-based exercise has been shown to enhance affective responses to exercise, yet the momentary psychological mechanisms underlying these effects remain poorly understood. The present study examined how mindfulness during exercise shapes affective experience by focusing on dynamic, momentary psychological processes across a four-week intervention. Methods Physically...
This article addressed the predictor role of mindfulness and cognitive emotion regulation strategies on wellbeing. I expected that individuals who score higher on mindfulness use, more adaptive emotion regulation strategies, and less non-adaptive emotion regulation strategies would score higher on wellbeing. The present article used a correlational design to investigate the associations between...
IntechOpen eBooksMarch 5, 2026A. M. Roy, Sushil Prasad Mahato, Deepti Padmanabha Bhat et al.
Cognitive enhancement is increasingly pursued through complementary mind–body therapies that target fundamental brain–body mechanisms. This chapter synthesizes evidence for core modalities such as meditation and yoga, and additional approaches including Tai Chi/Qigong, breathwork, and music-based interventions. Across healthy and clinical populations, these therapies produce modest yet reliable...
This paper proposes identity fusion as attention collapse: when consciousness narrows completely onto single aspects of experience (diagnostic labels, professional roles, parental identity, recovery status, spiritual attainment), that aspect becomes experientially totalizing regardless of cultural valuation. The framework emerged through systematic phenomenological observation, documenting...
Abstract This article examines the intersections between Indian yogic philosophy and contemporary Western theories of consciousness, arguing that yogic models offer a radical reorientation of the mind-body problem. While Western philosophy has traditionally framed mind and body as separate or as reducible to one another, yogic philosophy offers alternative models that challenge or bypass the...
Studying EEG oscillations has attracted significant attention due to their potential impact on physiological, cognitive, psychomotor, and psycho-emotional aspects of human life. However, there is no consensus on what constitutes “EEG activity” or which indices best characterize it, particularly in the context of relaxation brought about by mantras, yoga, and meditation. This review provides a...
This study aimed to investigate the effect of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) on sexual satisfaction and relationship intimacy among couples in Southwest Nigeria. The study employed a randomized controlled trial (RCT) design, with participants randomly assigned to either the MBCT intervention group or a wait-list control group. The population of this study comprised married couples...