Journal of American College Health
September 24, 2026
Bianca Doczi, Anusha Vissapragada
This study examined whether brief Sahaja Yoga Meditation (SYM) was associated with changes in perceived stress and resilience, and whether observed changes were robust across analytic samples. First- and second-semester undergraduate nursing students at a private U.S. health sciences university (January-May 2026). Single-group pre-post intervention study. Twenty-minute SYM sessions were...
Mindfulness
September 24, 2026
Oleg N. Medvedev, Christian U. Krägeloh
Abstract Many qualitative methods textbooks instruct researchers to begin by declaring their paradigm position from a standard typology, such as positivist, postpositivist, constructivist, critical, and poststructural paradigms, and to ensure methodological coherence with that position. This typology is often perceived to be a comprehensive framework for locating research positions. We argue...
The Journal of cardiovascular nursing
September 23, 2026
R. G. Gregory, Natalie N Watson-Singleton, Amanda Desmarattes et al.
BACKGROUND: The experience of discrimination among pregnant women of color is linked to adverse pregnancy outcomes. Mindfulness training, in which participants are taught to observe stressors with acceptance and curiosity, may mitigate psychological consequences of discrimination. However, prior trials of mindfulness have lacked racial and ethnic diversity and may not be culturally congruent...
JMIR Formative Research
September 23, 2026
Shashank Ghai, Sabrina Cavallo, Mathieu-Joël Gervais et al.
Background: Chronic pain (CP) is a complex and prevalent public health condition that significantly impacts physical functioning, psychological well-being, and quality of life. Traditional biomedical treatments often provide limited relief, highlighting the need for integrative approaches. Biopsychosocial interventions, such as mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), have shown promise in...
Jurnal QOSIM Jurnal Pendidikan Sosial & Humaniora
September 23, 2026
Prandika Noviandi Rhamadan, Dinda Aisha, Devi Marganing Tyas
Burnout merupakan salah satu persoalan krusial yang menuntut atensi khusus bagi guru PAUD akibat padatnya tuntutan profesi yang menuntut keterlibatan interaksi intensif bersama anak didik, wali murid, kolega, serta dibebani oleh tanggung jawab edukatif dan administratif. Riset ini difokuskan untuk menguji peranan mindfulness in teaching serta dukungan sosial terhadap burnout pada guru PAUD di...
Journal of Affective Disorders
September 23, 2026
Mahesh Kumar Khanal, Leila Karimi, Peter Saunders et al.
Chronic psychological stress is a major public health problem with adverse effects on mental health, health-related quality of life (HRQoL), and work functioning. Transcendental Meditation (TM) is a standardised meditation that may reduce stress and enhance wellbeing, yet long-term evidence in workplace settings is limited. This study evaluated the effect of TM on perceived stress and related...
International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research
September 23, 2026
Krupa Shree, S. Manivel Sanmugam, Suganya Babu
Bank employees work in an environment characterized by customer pressure, targets, extended working hours, and long-term digital engagement. These result in increased stress and emotional turbulence among employees, which, in turn, affects psychological well-being. Meditation, a practice that originated in ancient times, can be used as a workplace wellness strategy to combat stress and boost...
ODU Digital Commons
September 23, 2026
Susan Kathleen Mahl
Meditation is being integrated into various fields to aid with healing, especially mindfulness meditation as it focuses on total awareness of the present. This thesis describes a self study that used a heuristic methodology to investigate the effects of mindfulness meditation on this researcher. I progressed through the six phases of heuristic research in a period seven weeks. At the beginning...
Frontiers in Psychology
September 23, 2026
Ana Pizarro-Carmona, Cristina Nunes, Sofia Baena et al.
Introduction The Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS) is a widespread instrument to assess individual differences in the frequency of mindful states over time, and it has been validated in a variety of populations, countries, and settings. Nevertheless, validation with parents of individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) still remains a gap in the current research field. Methods This...
Mindfulness
September 23, 2026
Sarah Strohmaier, Bruno Cayoun, Alice Shires et al.
Abstract Objectives With mindfulness programs and practice research increasing, measures have been developed to assess mindfulness-related constructs. However, to our knowledge, there has not yet been a measure to examine the quality of mindfulness meditation practices. This study aimed to develop and validate the Mindfulness Meditation Practice Quality Scales (MMPQS) in a clinical population....