OBJECTIVES The Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire - Short Form (FFMQ-15) measures the tendency to be mindful and is proposed as an alternative to the original 39-item version. This study examines the psychometric properties of the FFMQ-15 in a clinical sample to provide further support for a short-form version. METHOD Participants (N = 244; Mage = 29.68) included in the study completed the...
This study explores the effectiveness of a virtual reality (VR) meditation environment in reducing exam-related anxiety among graduate engineering students. Traditional meditation can be limited by environmental constraints, while VR offers an immersive alternative. Participants (N = 14) were exposed to both VR and 2D guided meditation experiences in a within-subjects design across two exam...
Background: Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is a chronic pain disorder affecting the oral mucosa, often accompanied by psychological comorbidities. Higher levels of mindfulness have been associated with reduced pain and fewer emotional symptoms in some chronic pain conditions, but its role in BMS remains inadequately explored. Methods: 146 patients diagnosed with BMS, according to the...
Prospective memory is the ability to execute delayed intentions at the appropriate moment. Mindfulness meditation serves as a training modality to enhance attentional control and foster a flexible, self‐regulated attentional state, which can significantly enhance prospective memory performance through refined attentional control. The study aimed to investigate the effects of mindfulness...
Background & Aim: Adolescent girls suffering from anxiety face various psychological problems; therefore, they require specific and effective interventions.The present study aimed to compare the effectiveness of compassion-based mindfulness training and self-treatment training on cognitive distortion and self-compassion in adolescent girls with anxiety symptoms.Methods: This study employed a...
Objectives: COVID-19 had devastating effects on both physical and mental well-being, prompting the need for interventions. Hence, this study aimed to explore the impact of MBSR on mental health, mindfulness, and sleep disorders in the post-COVID period. Methods: In this interventional parallel study, the sample was selected from university students in nursing and midwifery faculties using total...
Abstract Objectives Few studies have examined why Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) programs are effective among teachers. The aim of this study was to examine possible mediators underlying the effectiveness of an MBSR program for Dutch elementary school teachers. Methods Data of a randomized controlled trial (RCT) with intervention (n = 72) versus control group (n = 74) were used....
Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is an empirically-supported psychotherapy for chronic pain. Although mindfulness is a key component of ACT, most ACT protocols do not include formal mindfulness meditation practice as a principal treatment method, leaving open the question of whether formal practice may bolster ACT's effects. Addressing this gap, the present study assessed the feasibility...
Background: Obesity increases the risk of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, reducing quality of life. While diet and medication help, non-pharmacological approaches like yoga and mindfulness show promise. However, evidence on their combined effects on BMI, lipid profile, and QoL in obese women remains limited. Methods: This RCT included 60 middle-aged obese women (BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2), randomly...
MindfulnessSeptember 1, 2025Emily J. Starr, Holly Hatton, Caron A. C. Clark et al.
Objectives Teacher attrition in the early care and education (ECE) workforce remains a concern for policymakers globally. In the USA, ECE teachers frequently cite job stress, lack of support, and emotional exhaustion as reasons for leaving the field. As such, identifying helpful and relevant ways to support ECE teachers’ well-being is critical. Mindfulness-based interventions have emerged as...