Older adults exhibit age-related declines in processes of attentional control, demonstrating an emergent need to identify mind-body interventions that support healthy cognitive aging. Mindfulness training is a promising intervention for improving attentional control processes, but relatively few methodologically rigorous studies have examined whether these effects extend to older adults. This...
Yoga and meditation are increasingly recognized for enhancing physical and mental well-being. However, there is limited research on university lecturers' perceptions and willingness to incorporate these practices into their day-to-day teaching and learning activities. The present study explored the benefits of yoga and meditation perceived by university lecturers and their willingness to engage...
Scientific ReportsNovember 21, 2025Kira S A Borgdorf, Gabriela Küchler, Cornelia Wrzus et al.1 citation
Previous research has identified state mindfulness as a key change mechanism in explicitly mindfulness-based interventions to increase trait mindfulness and reduce stress. This study extends previous work by examining trajectories of state mindfulness and their associations with trait indicators of mindfulness, self-compassion, and perceived stress when mindfulness practices are delivered...
Background: High school students face increasing levels of academic stress, peer pressure, and future-related anxiety, which negatively impact their mental health and self-efficacy. Understanding effective interventions to address these psychological challenges is critical for supporting adolescent development and academic performance.Objective: This study examines the effectiveness of...
Kanker paru merupakan masalah kesehatan global yang serius yang ditandai dengan tingginya angka kejadian dan kematian. Teori gejala tidak menyenangkan berfokus pada penilaian, pemahaman faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi, dan pengelolaan gejala tidak menyenangkan yang kompleks dan saling terkait termasuk gejala psikologis seperti stres, kecemasan, dan depresi dengan tujuan untuk meningkatkan...
medRxivNovember 20, 2025Qing Wang, Lizhao Du, Jialing Sheng et al.
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Whether and how meditation benefits severe psychosis over clinically meaningful timescales remains unclear. We embedded longitudinal neuroimaging in an eight-month, parallel group randomized clinical trial (ChiCTR1800014913) of male inpatients (n=64) with schizophrenia receiving daily clinician-guided meditation plus rehabilitation versus rehabilitation alone. Meditation improved the symptoms...
Jurnal Pendidikan ProgresifNovember 19, 2025Burmansah Burmansah, Heldy Ramadhan Putra Pembangunan, Juni Suryanadi et al.
An Innovative Student Management: Exploring the Impact of Meditation Retreats and Mindful Education on Mindfulness and Compassion Effectiveness Objective: This study aims to determine the effectiveness of Innovative Student Management (ISM) through the integration of meditation retreats, mindful living education, and compassion-based pedagogy in enhancing students’ mindfulness effectiveness,...
Objective: To determine the effect of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy on enhancing the sense of personal accomplishment among critical care nurses. Study Design: A quasi-experimental studyPlace and Duration of Study: This study was conducted at the Critical Care Units of Al-Hussein Medical City and Imam Al-Hassan Al-Mujtaba Teaching Hospital in Karbala, Iraq from 7th June to 13th November...
Research SquareNovember 19, 2025Irene Njoka, Jenniffer Donkor, Ruth Gakii et al.
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Abstract Background : Stroke is a leading cause of long-term disability, with survivors often experiencing significant psychological distress, including depression and anxiety, which can impact overall recovery and quality of life. Traditional rehabilitation approaches may not fully address these challenges. Mindfulness-Based Interventions (MBIs) have shown promise in managing psychological...
Background: Self-compassion and mindfulness are psychological constructs positively associated with well-being; however, they remain under-examined within the Saudi and Arab contexts. Aims: The study aimed to examine levels of dispositional self-compassion and mindfulness in Saudi society and to explore variations by health status and sociodemographic factors. Method: A cross-sectional study...