The Sport Psychologist
2024
Daliang Zhao
Currently, there is no empirical research on second-generation mindfulness training in the field of sport psychology. This study designed Samatha-based training (SBT) according to the principles of Samatha (a Buddhist practice) and preliminarily tested its influence on flow state. A total of 22 martial-arts-routine athletes were divided into two groups: the SBT group (n = 10) and the wait-list...
Journal of Mountain Research
2024
Jairam Kushwaha, Vatsala Thapliyal, Lakshmikant Nagar et al.
Well-being, reflecting health, happiness and prosperity, is crucial for quality of life. This study aims to assess the effectiveness of pranayama and mindfulness (vipassana) meditation for improving well-being of university students. In this single-blind randomized control trial, 150 undergraduate students (aged, 18-23 years) were employed. The participants of both genders (male:female = 1:1)...
Advances in Clinical Medicine
2024
Xiao Zhai, Yi Li, Yu Zhang
With the increase in the incidence of malignant tumors year by year, the number of patients is also increasing. While drug treatment for cancer patients, we have to pay attention to the psychological problems that may occur during this period. In recent years, “mindfulness” has gradually entered the clinical nursing practice of malignant tumor patients as a self-regulation method. This article...
International Journal of Physical Education Sports Management and Yogic Sciences
2024
P. Karthikeyan
The purpose of the study was to find out the effect of Transcendental Meditation on selected psychological variables such as sports competition anxiety and aggression. To achieve this purpose of the study, thirty men students studying in Department of Physical Education, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, Tamil Nadu, India were selected as subjects at random. The age of the subjects were...
The Iranian Journal of Neurodevelopmental Disorders
2024
Farhad Mahidashti, Zeinab Mihandoost, Homeira Soleimannejad
Purpose: The aim of the present study was to compare the effectiveness of Hatha Yoga exercises and mindfulness-based therapy on generalized anxiety and existential anxiety in physically active and inactive men aged 30 to 50 years in the city of Kermanshah. Methods and Materials: This study employed a quasi-experimental design with a pre-test, post-test, and a 2-month follow-up period, along...
Journal of Assessment and Research in Applied Counseling
2024
Mahdi Chitsaz, Ezzatollah Ahmadi, Hassan Bafandeh Qaramaleki
Objective: The present study aimed to determine the effectiveness of mindfulness-based intervention on sleep problems and depression in adolescents. Methods and Materials: This research was a quasi-experimental study with a pre-test and post-test design, along with a control group. The statistical population included all high school students with sleep problems in the city of Azarshahr during...
Psychology of Woman Journal
2024
Mahmoud Fatahi, Asadollah Vaisi, Omid Moradi
Objective: This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of group counseling using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) on self-compassion among mothers of educable children. Methods and Materials: This research was a quasi-experimental study with a control group, utilizing a pre-test and post-test design with a control group and a 5-month...
Journal of Adolescent and Youth Psychological Studies
2024
Fahimeh Sistani, Felor Khayatan, Zahra Yousefi
Objective: The present study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy on narcissism and perfectionism in single women reluctant to marry. Materials and Methods: The research design was quasi-experimental with a pretest-posttest and follow-up structure and a control group. The statistical population included all female students from Azad universities in...
Mental Health and Lifestyle Journal
2024
Fatemeh Haghdoost, Ashrafalsadat Giti Ghoreishi
The present study aimed to examine the effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) on anxiety and rumination levels in women diagnosed with Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD). This study employed a quasi-experimental design with pre-test and post-test measures to assess changes in both the experimental and control groups. The statistical population consisted of all women diagnosed...
International Journal of Education and Cognitive Sciences
2024
Khaled Badpa, Allahnazar Alisofi, Habib Keykha
Purpose: The present study aims to determine the effectiveness of mindfulness-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focused on anger management in reducing bullying among male middle school students in Chabahar. Methodology: This research employs a quasi-experimental method with a pre-test and post-test design. The statistical population consists of all male middle school students in...