medRxiv
October 22, 2025
Matthew A Aldridge, Nanda Cara, Alan Simpson et al.
preprint
Abstract Second-generation mindfulness-based interventions (SG-MBIs) extend typical mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) by grounding them in Buddhist epistemological and pedagogical frameworks and integrating additional Buddhist-derived practices. Systematic reviews show that MBIs can reduce burnout, distress, anxiety, depression and stress among university students—an issue of increasing...
International Journal of Apllied Mathematics
October 22, 2025
S. Dinesh Nayak
Practicing breathing can enhance an individual's antioxidant status in addition to helping them cope with life's pressures. An increase in antioxidant status is useful in reducing many free radicals that are formed when the food is processed by our body or when we are constantly around things like pollution, smoke, etc. Due to the less oxidation states in the body, the practitioner gets a boost...
Aminu Kano Academic Scholars Association Multidisciplinary Journal
October 21, 2025
Ayodele Olusola Adekunle, Oshodipe Raphael Gbemileke, Olajide Jacob Ige et al.
This study examined the perception and utilization of mindfulness-based interventions, specifically meditation and breathing exercises, among student athletes at the University of Lagos, Nigeria. Student athletes face unique challenges balancing academic demands with competitive sports participation, creating substantial stress and performance-related pressures. The research investigated...
Journal of Affective Disorders
October 21, 2025
Objective: The current study aimed to explore the effectiveness and mechanisms of mindfulness on alleviating both immediate and delayed negative interpretation biases (NIB). Method: A total of 105 college students (female: 84.62 %, age: 17-23) with high levels of depression were randomly assigned to a mindfulness-writing group, a mindfulness-only group and a waiting list group, and completed...
The European Journal of Counselling Psychology
October 21, 2025
Antonia Nikolaidi, Eirini Karakasidou, Anna Papadimitriou
Nowadays, people and especially women experience high levels of anxiety and stress in different areas of their daily lives with significant effects in emotional and cognitive level. The “Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction” (MBSR) program is a rigorously structured, scientifically validated eight-week protocol primarily aimed at managing stress, with documented positive outcomes across...
Psychology and Psychotherapy Theory Research and Practice
October 21, 2025
Anna-Maria Frastali, Adhip Rawal
Abstract: Objectives: In recent decades, research has increasingly highlighted the devastating effects of childhood trauma and relational processes that violate human development. However, the unique dynamics of such early‐life deprivations in adults who practice meditation, a context where the complexity of such wounding (and healing) may become apparent, remains underexplored. The objectives...
Humans
October 21, 2025
Federico Divino
With an emphasis on the adaptation and mediation of Buddhist meditation within Western societies, this study explores the transformative interaction of traditional contemplative practices and modern technologies. By means of an extensive ethnographic investigation carried out in multiple European locations, this study sheds light on the significant influence that digital devices—specifically,...
The Social Science Review A Multidisciplinary Journal
October 20, 2025
S. Bose, Amjad Ali
Depression is a major cause of disability across the world, and influences not only emotional but also cognitive health. Although medication and psychotherapy are the main approaches in treating depression, the effect of alternative methods such as mindfulness meditation and pranayama (yogic breathing techniques) have shown to be beneficial to reduce depressive symptoms. Mindfulness meditation,...
Al-Madrasah Jurnal Pendidikan Madrasah Ibtidaiyah
October 20, 2025
Mizlan Mizlan, Wahyu Nurrohman, Yulianika Yulianika et al.
Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengeksplorasi dampak penerapan mindfulness terhadap peningkatan motivasi intrinsik pada siswa sekolah dasar. Latar belakang penelitian ini adalah rendahnya keterlibatan belajar anak-anak yang lebih mengandalkan motivasi ekstrinsik dibandingkan dorongan dari dalam diri mereka sendiri. Dengan menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dan metode studi lapangan di SDN 09...
Journal of Intellectual Disability Research
October 20, 2025
Implementation of Online Mindfulness With Peer Mentoring for Parent and Sibling Carers of People With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.