The vipassanā meditation method developed as a distinct meditation tradition in Burma during the nineteenth century and gained widespread popularity not only in Asian countries but also in Europe during the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Venerable Ledi Sayadaw played a central role in establishing this meditation tradition and making it accessible to the public. His contributions were...
This study discusses the concept of nafs al-muṭma’innah in the Qur'an and its relationship with the psychology of mindfulness, which is rapidly developing in the modern world. This study aims to explore how the Qur'an explains peace of mind not merely as a stable emotional state, but as a spiritual awareness centered on Allah. Using a descriptive qualitative method based on thematic analysis of...
This study examined the spiritual well-being of regular Vipassana meditators in Lumbini, Nepal, a region revered as the birthplace of Gautam Buddha, through a transcendental phenomenological lens. This study examined how regular meditation enables individuals to grow from within, discovering deeper meaning, inner transformation, and a richer spiritual life, thereby building on Maslow’s concept...
Anxiety disorders are among the most common mental health problems worldwide, often leading to impaired quality of life and decreased functioning. Conventional pharmacological treatments are effective but may present side effects and limited long-term adherence. Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBT) has emerged as a promising non-pharmacological intervention, focusing on awareness and acceptance of...
This study aimed to systematically understand the knowledge structure and time-series changes in domestic meditation intervention research from 2016 to 2025. The main focus was to investigate research trend shifts and paradigm transitions before, during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic. Keyword Network Analysis (KNA) was performed on 1,442 domestic meditation intervention studies published in...
Psychedelic substances reliably occasion transient self-transcendent states, including mystical-type experiences, which are theorized to support salutogenic psychological change and long-term well-being. Despite growing interest in these phenomena, little is known about how acute self-transcendent states translate into enduring trait-level changes, or whether individual differences such as...
Human TechnologyDecember 30, 2025Óscar Díaz-Chica, Alejandro Tapia-Frade, Diana Santos Fernández
The video game industry is a thriving sector where the effects derived from its consumption are studied, among other aspects. This research analyzes the possible incidence of commercial video games on the mindfulness trait of players. To this end, a survey was carried out on a sample, mostly Spanish, of 225 people aged 17 to 66 years. The measure used to assess the mindfulness trait is the Five...
DOI: https://doi.org/10.26565/2074-8922-2025-85-19 The purpose of the article is to evaluate the efficiency of mindfulness practices in the psychological rehabilitation of military personnel and war veterans in the context of the current war in Ukraine and to determine the possibilities for their integration into Ukrainian rehabilitation programs. Methods. The methods used include reviewing...
Purpose: This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of schema therapy and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy on self-esteem and psychological well-being among incarcerated women. Methods and Materials: This quasi-experimental study employed a pretest-posttest-follow-up design with a control group. Forty-five incarcerated women from Rasht Prison in 2024 were selected through convenience and...
ABSTRACT: Depression is a common disorder experienced by people living with HIV (PLHIV), negatively affecting their quality of life and treatment adherence. Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) has been developed to help individuals cope with depression by enhancing awareness and acceptance of present experiences. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of MBCT in reducing...