Journal of Medical Internet Research
February 2, 2026
Riko Uwagawa, Koichiro Adachi, Mariko Shimoda et al.
Although working women experience increased work-related stress, preventive interventions to reduce its negative effects on their mental health are insufficient. This study evaluated the effectiveness of an 8-week mindfulness-based self-help intervention via a smartphone app across 4 domains (general psychological, work-related, family-related, and work-to-conflict) among working women. This...
BMC Psychology
February 2, 2026
Yanlin Zhao, Junwei Liu, Xiaobo Yang et al.
This study investigates the relationship and underlying mechanisms among mindfulness, self-efficacy in sports training, and training competition satisfaction among China University Basketball Association (CUBA) athletes through cross-sectional surveys and longitudinal experimental research. These findings provide valuable insights into the healthy development of college athletes. Study 1 was a...
Mindfulness
February 1, 2026
Ryan S Wexler, Daniel Klee, Joshua S Kaplan et al.
Abstract Objectives Prior research has established a correlation between heightened stress and a variety of health consequences. In addition, various measures of stress have been shown to be affected by mind–body practices. This secondary data analysis aimed to evaluate respiratory responses to acute cognitive stress in individuals of various meditation experience levels. Method...
Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing
February 1, 2026
ABSTRACT: Background: Fear of childbirth is common among pregnant women. Mindfulness‐based interventions have been used widely in obstetrics. However, the evidence of the effects on fear of childbirth is controversial. Aims: To evaluate the effects of mindfulness‐based interventions on fear of childbirth, pain catastrophising, labour pain intensity, use of pain relief medication, mode of...
Arthroplasty today
February 2026
Jessica L H Phillips, Makenna R Hemmerle, Roseann M Johnson et al.
Sleep quality declines in the immediate postoperative period following total knee arthroplasty (TKA). No prior study has prospectively analyzed the impact of mindfulness meditation (MM) on sleep quality following TKA. The purpose of this study was to determine whether MM administered in conjunction with TKA results in any improvement in Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) at 2, 6, or 12 weeks...
International Journal of Psychology Sciences
February 1, 2026
Arjun Sahay, Bhupinder Singh
Objective: This study examined whether a brief online mindfulness program could reduce negative rumination among Indian college students. Methods: A randomized controlled pre–post design was used with 50 participants (25 intervention, 25 control). The intervention group completed a four-week audio-guided mindfulness program delivered via WhatsApp or email. Rumination was measured using the...
International Journal of Advanced Psychiatric Nursing
February 1, 2026
Mouni Blessina Variganji, Vidyani Devi
Background: Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) have demonstrated consistent efficacy in reducing anxiety and depression. However, the underlying psychological mechanisms explaining these effects particularly emotional regulation and resilience remain underexplored in Indian clinical populations. Objective: This study investigates the mediating roles of emotional regulation and resilience in...
Stress and Health
February 2026
Franziska Maier, Ina Luttenberger, Aljoscha Dreisoerner et al.
Chronic stress has well-documented adverse effects on physical and psychological health. Beyond contributing to the development of fatigue, its impact is intensified by social stressors such as loneliness, making the development of effective interventions crucial. Our randomised controlled trial therefore investigated whether a 14-day self-soothing touch (SST) intervention reduces stress,...
International Journal of Advanced Psychiatric Nursing
February 1, 2026
Mouni Blessina Variganji, Vidyani Devi
Background: Anxiety and depression are leading causes of disability in India, with nearly 15% of adults experiencing some form of mental morbidity. Despite existing pharmacological and psychotherapeutic treatments, accessibility, affordability, and cultural barriers persist. Mindfulness-Based Interventions (MBIs), adapted from the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) model, offer a...
Mindfulness
February 1, 2026
Liat Ben‐Uriel Maoz, Shiri Lavy, Aviva Berkovich-Ohana
Abstract Objectives Based on the literature linking mindfulness with decentering and with better interactions with others, this study aimed to examine the associations of daily mindfulness and decentering with the mother–child relationship and with mothers’ well-being, during the first COVID-19 lockdown. Method The study involved 84 mothers with an average age of 40.25 years ( SD = 6.75), who...