Cracow Indological Studies
December 29, 2023
Keith Edward Cantú
This article examines how the patronage of tumuli, belief in sacred geography, the institution of meditation halls, and the practice of mantra at these halls converged in Tamil Nadu at the turn of the 19th century to facilitate a pan-sectarian Tamil “consensus” on yoga in the literature of Sri Sabhapati Swami (Capāpati Cuvāmikaḷ, b. 1828). The article begins by analyzing the phenomenon of...
Journal Of Mental Health And Social Rehabilitation
December 29, 2023
Nisha Kumari, Yadu K Damodaran, Mukesh Kumar Sharma
Meditation is a transformative journey that begins with self-compassion and extends to encompass all beings. Through this article, a comprehensive guide, we will try explore the historical roots, core principles, psychological foundations, and practical applications of Metta Meditation, emphasizing its profound impact on cultivating self-compassion. This requires a commitment to regular...
Innovative Teaching and Learning
December 28, 2023
Yi-Sheng Jiang
Research showed that one in six of college students in Taiwan suffered from depression. In addition, the World Health Organization also pointed out that global anxiety and depression cases increased by 25% in the first year (2020) of the COVID-19 pandemic. The purpose of this study was to assess if the Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) course could help students improve concentration,...
Mindfulness
December 26, 2023
Matthew Furnell, William van Gordon, James Elander
20 citations
Abstract Mindfulness is said to be a connecting thread between an ancient philosophy on the one hand and a contemporary psychological practice on the other. However, some contemporary mindfulness practices have arguably become so disconnected from their roots in Buddhist ethics and wisdom principles that the fundamental essence of the practice is no longer recognisable. It appears that when...
Brain Topography
December 25, 2023
Miaoling Luo, Quan Gan, Ziyang Huang et al.
The effects of short-term mindfulness are associated with the different patterns (autonomic, audio guided, or experienced and certified mindfulness instructor guided mindfulness). However, robust evidence for reported the impacts of different patterns of mindfulness on mental health and EEG biomarkers of undergraduates is currently lacking. Therefore, we aimed to test the hypotheses that...
Ideas and Ideals
December 25, 2023
Vlada Belimova
The analysis of the dialogue between the world’s philosophical cultures in recent years has been focused on the study of a special space “inter”, or “interspace”, which can be regarded as a metaphor of the “meeting place” of different cultures and approaches. Therefore, understanding the way this space is organized, its laws and principles is a precondition for the interaction of cultures and...
Psychological Review
December 25, 2023
Alexandra D Crosswell, Stefanie E Mayer, Lauren N Whitehurst et al.
Engaging in contemplative practice like meditation, yoga, and prayer, is beneficial for psychological and physical well-being. Recent research has identified several underlying psychological and biological pathways that explain these benefits. However, there is not yet consensus on the underlying overlapping physiological mechanisms of contemplative practice benefits. In this article, we...
JMIR Pediatrics and Parenting
December 25, 2023
Donna Balsam, Dawn T Bounds, Amir M Rahmani et al.
13 citations
Stress and anxiety during pregnancy are extremely prevalent and are associated with numerous poor outcomes, among the most serious of which are increased rates of preterm birth and low birth weight infants. Research supports that while in-person mindfulness training is effective in reducing pregnancy stress and anxiety, there are barriers limiting accessibility. The aim of this paper is to...
Jurnal Psikologi
December 23, 2023
Dena Hariningsih, Yusvick Muhamad Hadin, W. Ambarwati
The lifetime prevalence of bipolar disorder (BD) type 1 is 0,87% and bipolar disorder type II is 0,67%. Although bipolar disorder has a genetic charge, it is considered as multifactorial influenced by environmental factors which is used as an early intervention strategy because it can be modified and MBCT is the first-line adjuvant maintenant therapy in BD patients. This study explored whether...
Jurnal Psikologi
December 23, 2023
Nathania Kusuma, Dini Rahmi Bintari, Riangga Novrianto et al.
In order to complete an undergraduate degree in Indonesian, college students are mandated to finish their undergraduate thesis (usually called as ‘skripsi’ in Indonesian) in their final year of study. Finishing an undergraduate thesis is known to be a challenging process as one’s ability in problem solving, writing, and conducting research is tested. This study aims to determine the...