Scandinavian Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology
April 10, 2024
Torbjorn Josefsson, Henrik Gustafsson, Paul Robinson et al.
The aim of the study was to examine effects of the Mindfulness-Acceptance-Commitment (MAC) programme on sport-specific dispositional mindfulness, sport anxiety, and experiential acceptance, compared to an inactive control group, in a population of Martial Arts (MA) athletes. Twenty-three MA athletes were subjected to the MAC intervention, and 22 MA athletes comprised the control group. To...
Frontiers in Psychiatry
April 9, 2024
Soyeon Kim, Stephanie Munten, Nathan J. Kolla et al.
2 citations
Background The influence of mindfulness-based intervention (MBI) programs on behavioural problems among community youth is largely understudied. While technology continues to evolve and the prevalence of screen-based activities is rising, limited studies have accounted for screen time when examining the efficacy of an MBI. Accordingly, this study investigated the impact of MBI on conduct...
PsyArXiv
April 9, 2024
Valeria Becattini
preprint
The practice of meditation consists in allocating attention on sensory stimuli. As it is commonly known, attention allocation tends to increase both the cortical and the phenomenal response to the target. Yet, in deep contemplative states practitioners often report to feel a complete dissolution of body boundaries, i.e. the state of banga (in Pali). This phenomenon creates a tension with...
Frontiers in Education
April 9, 2024
Johanna H. Lensen, Sabine E. M. J. Stoltz, Marloes Kleinjan et al.
Educators frequently grapple with elevated levels of job-related stress, heightening the risk of mental health issues. Although Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) has demonstrated effectiveness in reducing stress among the general populace, its implementation among educators, especially in non-United States settings, has received limited exploration. This pre-registered...
Advances in Computational Intelligence and Robotics
April 5, 2024
Yerravalli Venkat Santosh Ramana, Pinakapani Peri
This chapter explores the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into mindfulness practices, specifically focusing on healthcare and customer service. The purpose is to evaluate the substantial benefits of AI in encouraging mindfulness in both contexts, with the potential to manage pain better, lower stress levels, and improve overall health outcomes. The chapter begins by defining...
Advances in Computational Intelligence and Robotics
April 5, 2024
Amrit Mund, Anshul Singh Chauhan, Akshat Tarush et al.
This chapter delves into the impact of mindfulness on the modern workplace through a qualitative study, leveraging 30 in-depth interviews with professionals spanning various sectors, including banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI); education; manufacturing; and more. This chapter uncovers the debilitating effects of workplace stress on professionals across sectors. It demonstrates...
Frontiers in Pain Research
April 4, 2024
Mohamad Baydoun, Zen Gajtani, Michaela Patton et al.
BackgroundChronic cancer-related pain (CRP) can have a significant negative impact on quality of life. Mindfulness is hypothesized to mitigate chronic CRP by regulating both physical and emotional resistance to pain. In recent years, there has been interest in the use of virtual reality (VR) to deliver mindfulness meditation. VR provides an immersive and engaging environment, which may enhance...
BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies
April 4, 2024
Michael Christopher, Sarah Bowen, Katie Witkiewitz et al.
9 citations
Law enforcement officers (LEOs) are exposed to significant stressors that can impact their mental health, increasing risk of posttraumatic stress disorder, burnout, at-risk alcohol use, depression, and suicidality. Compromised LEO health can subsequently lead to aggression and excessive use of force. Mindfulness training is a promising approach for high-stress populations and has been shown to...
Yoga Mimamsa
April 3, 2024
Anjali Mangesh Joshi, Suchitra Ajay Mehta, Nishad Gajanan Dhakate et al.
Introduction: Hematological cancer patients often experience anxiety, depression, and fatigue during chemotherapy. Addressing these issues can improve the quality of life and long-term well-being. This study evaluated the effects of pranayama and mindfulness meditation intervention on emotional distress and fatigue in hematological cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. Materials and Methods:...
Studies in Chinese Religions
April 2, 2024
E. Kindall
ABSTRACT This reception study argues that a fourteenth-century handscroll illustrating the Yandang mountains (Yandangshan 雁蕩山) in Zhejiang Province was used by fifteenth-and sixteenth-century viewers as an aid in their meditation practice to achieve relief from the ailments of old age. They engaged in one set of contemplative practices as the scroll was unrolled and another set as it was...