Figshare
September 30, 2026
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Purpose—The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of the spatial openness of the natural environment on individuals’ environmental and mindfulness perception by using virtual reality tools, with an aim of guiding health-oriented community environmental design.Design/methodology/approach—We employed two within-subject crossover studies that included four sessions: one involved...
Mindfulness
September 30, 2026
Yoel A. Behar, Yuval Hadash, Omer Dar et al.
Abstract Objective We aimed to test whether mental health problems are associated with distressing experiences during intensive meditation training and with the impact of these experiences following intensive training. Method We conducted a preregistered prospective matched-control study comparing 6-day insight mindfulness meditation retreats ( n = 89) to daily living among matched controls ( n...
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
September 30, 2026
George Wanjau
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Comparisons of minds usually place species on a single scale and so force a biased ranking. This essay proposes instead that minds differ in shape: in how broadly they take in the world, how far their self-models build on one another, and where they put thought once it is formed. Humans store thought in writing, an archive that compounds across time but strips away perspective. Toothed whales...
Indian Journal of Ophthalmology
September 29, 2026
Hemlata Udenia, Nitika Beri, Aafreen Bari et al.
Glaucoma is among the leading causes of irreversible blindness worldwide. It is increasingly being recognized as a complex and multifactorial disease with diverse pathogenesis. Elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) remains the primary modifiable risk factor and continues to be the cornerstone of current glaucoma management. The accumulating evidence provided clinical insights that factor beyond...
Research Square
September 29, 2026
Tijn van Diemen, Ellen Kaal, Christel van Leeuwen et al.
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Abstract Study design: A qualitative study. Objectives: Individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) frequently experience substantial physical and psychological challenges. Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) has demonstrated beneficial effects across various medical and psychiatric populations. However, evidence in individuals with SCI remains limited. To our knowledge, this is the first...
September 29, 2026
Steven Baron
Mindfulness is the practice of paying full attention to the present moment with curiosity and awareness, and without judgment. Children can learn to pay attention to their thoughts, feelings, and surroundings, which foster self-awareness, emotional regulation, and resilience. The benefits of mindfulness include improved concentration, reduced anxiety, and stress levels. Parents are shown how to...
Administrative Sciences
September 29, 2026
Kriengkrai Kumprang, Mark W. Speece, Suparak Suriyankietkaew
Several recent publications have called for research which examines the impact of mindfulness beyond the usual secular (mostly clinical psychology) applications in Western contexts. There have also been calls for more work tying mindfulness to work engagement, including in non-Western contexts, particularly in emerging economies such as Thailand, a Southeast-Asia wellness hub. This empirical...
Avances en Psicología Latinoamericana
September 29, 2026
Santiago Zárate-Guerrero, Johanna Marcela Duran, Juan Gabriel Ocampo-Palacio
La depresión y la ansiedad son trastornos que pueden afectar a personas en cualquier ocupación, incluyendo a los profesores universitarios, impactando su bienestar emocional y desempeño laboral. Esta investigación estudió cambios en las variables emocionales y de burnout en una muestra de docentes universitarios de facultades de Psicología asociados a dos condiciones de intervención basadas en...
ODU Digital Commons
September 29, 2026
Jessica N. Ropars
This study combined the use of Loving-Kindness meditation with art therapy for three women suffering from different types of chronic pain. These women ranged in age from 26 to 62 years and were from a variety of backgrounds; two of the women were Caucasian and one woman was originally from Barbados. The participants were recruited from the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at...
Journal of Scientific Exploration
September 29, 2026
César Augustus Fernandes
The beneficial effects of meditation have attracted increasing scientific interest, particularly regarding the mechanisms through which this ancient practice may contribute to health recovery and maintenance. Nevertheless, despite the broad range of benefits attributed to meditative practices, the literature also reports numerous unusual experiences related to meditation. This study describes...