Journal of Bahria University Medical and Dental College
April 10, 2026
Afshan Iftikhar
Meditation affects neuroplasticity through synaptic pathways, prefrontal–limbic regulation, autonomic and biochemical systems. Randomized or controlled meditation interventions with at least one neuroplasticity related outcome published from January 2018 to April 2025 were included. Data extraction and synthesis were performed independently and combined by random-effects model. Eight studies...
Frontiers in Psychology
April 10, 2026
Naoyuki Osaka, Takehiro Minamoto, Ken Yaoi et al.
Consciousness in Zen meditation has garnered considerable interest in psychology and neuroscience, particularly in relation to its association with enhanced self-awareness. Zen meditation fosters social harmony by addressing mental and social conflicts, linking individuals to various societal aspects through the practice. This meditation, rooted in Buddhism, aims to perceive thoughts without...
MEDISAINS: Jurnal Ilmiah Ilmu-Ilmu Kesehatan
April 9, 2026
Wara Gati Murwani
Background: Patients undergoing hemodialysis frequently experience anxiety and reduced spiritual well-being; however, few studies have simultaneously addressed these outcomes using structured mindfulness-based interventions delivered during dialysis sessions. Purpose: To evaluate the effectiveness of intradialytic mindfulness-based meditation in reducing anxiety and improving spiritual...
Journal of Medical Internet Research
April 9, 2026
Michael Bowen, Michael Beam
Background: Meditation has grown in popularity in recent years, but many people who try meditation often fail to establish a habit. Goal setting has been demonstrated to be an effective technique in behavior change in other health-related contexts but is understudied in the meditation context. Objective: This study had 2 objectives: (1) to assess the association between goal setting and the...
PsyArXiv
April 9, 2026
Henrik Röhr, Nursena Armagan, Luca Saini et al.
preprint
A central challenge in neuroscience is to establish meaningful links between subjective experience and brain activity. Neurofeedback of meditation states has been proposed as a way to address this challenge by creating a real-time loop between neural signals and first-person experience. Here, the introspective and self-regulation capacities of experienced meditators are harnessed to dynamically...
Frontiers in Psychology
April 8, 2026
Ahmet Sapanci, Hamdi Korkman, Mark D Griffiths
Test anxiety is a prevalent problem among adolescents and is closely associated with cognitive and emotional responses to uncertainty. Although intolerance of uncertainty and mindfulness have each been linked to anxiety, their joint role within a unified explanatory model remains insufficiently explored. The present study examined whether mindfulness mediates the relationship between...
International Conference on Computing for Sustainable Global Development
April 8, 2026
Srikanta Parida, Dr N. Suresh, Pujith Yerapathi et al.
Using a combination of machine learning and causal inference techniques, this study explores the ways in which meditation can help college students manage their academic stress. In order to predict stress reduction based on initial psychological responses and demographic characteristics, we examined data from more than 680 students. To classify stress levels and forecast post-meditation...
Advances in Research
April 8, 2026
Malvi Sharma, Nishma Singh
Academic stress has emerged as a significant concern in contemporary educational settings, adversely affecting students’ psychological well-being and academic functioning. The present study examines the role of mindfulness meditation in promoting psychological well-being through the reduction of academic stress, with particular attention to gender differences. Using a quantitative,...
Behavioral Sciences
April 8, 2026
Ping Qu, Fang-Bin Li, Yi-Wen Zhou et al.
This study evaluates the effects of a 30-week mindfulness-enhanced resistance training (MRT) program on the physical and mental health of female college students and explores whether changes in self-esteem or mindfulness mediate the relationship between MRT and subjective well-being. Sixty-four healthy female college students were randomly assigned to either the MRT or resistance training (RT)...
Mindfulness
April 8, 2026
Lena Evertz, Ingo Klingenberg, Larissa Schwinges-Hess
Abstract Objectives Stress-related illnesses are common in high-pressure industries such as advertising, emphasizing the need for effective interventions to enhance employee well-being. This study assessed the effectiveness of an online mindfulness-based intervention (OMBI) and identified adherence factors in employees of a German advertising agency. Method A mixed-methods approach was used....