Current Psychology
December 15, 2021
Cristina Goilean, Francisco Javier Gracia, Inés Tomás-Marco
10 citations
Abstract The present study focused on the relationship between trait mindfulness and the outcome component of performance, evaluated with objective indicators. In particular, four objective performance indicators were studied: accuracy, reaction time, variability in reaction times, and detection of unexpected stimuli. Because attention and awareness have been described as core components of...
PLoS One
December 15, 2021
Maren Westphal, Melanie M. Wall, Thomas Corbeil et al.
21 citations
Medical personnel working in emergency rooms (ER) are at increased risk of mental health problems and suicidality. There is increasing evidence that mindfulness-based interventions can improve burnout and other mental health outcomes in health care providers. In contrast, few longitudinal prospective studies have examined protective functions of dispositional mindfulness in this population. The...
Humanistic Management Journal
December 14, 2021
Kathryn Goldman Schuyler, Lemuel Warren Watson, Elizabeth King
Humanistic management and mindfulness practices can potentiate one another to foster an inclusive society. By moving beyond a limited instrumental understanding of mindfulness practice to a generative mindfulness that incorporates a recognition of the rich nature of the human mind, awareness of cultural practices, and deeply rooted ethical foundations, managers can create organizational...
OBM Integrative and Complementary Medicine
December 14, 2021
Julian Gross, Karin Matko, Jill Vennemann et al.
3 citations
Meditation-Based Lifestyle Modification (MBLM) is a complex eight-week mind-body intervention based on the traditional eight-fold path of classical yoga. MBLM was developed for mental health care, and it combines ethical living, physical yoga, and meditation. In this qualitative study, the subjectively perceived efficacy of MBLM was compared to the perceived efficacy of an individually...
Psychology and Psychotherapy Theory Research and Practice
December 13, 2021
J. R. Yela, Antonio L Crego, Jose Buz et al.
OBJECTIVE The mindfulness and self-compassion (MSC) protocol has shown efficacy in reducing mental illness symptoms and increasing well-being. However, little is known on how the positive outcomes are produced. This study explores how reductions in experiential avoidance following MSC training may explain changes in the participants' levels of anxiety, depression, and well-being. METHODS The...
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
December 13, 2021
Yuzheng Wang, Lingqiu Liao, Xiaoxiao Lin et al.
30 citations
This study comprehensively summarizes research in the field of meditation, especially mindfulness meditation from 1900 to 2021, by analyzing the knowledge map through CiteSpace and VOSviewer software. Using “mindfulness *” or “meditation *” as the topic, articles included in the Science Citation Index Expanded and Social Sciences Citation Index were searched in the web of science core database,...
Environment-Behaviour Proceedings Journal
December 12, 2021
Che Noriah Binti Othman, Syed Azhar Syed Sulaiman, Maryam Farooqui et al.
Anxiety and depression are common among cancer patients and impact health-related quality of life. MBSR has long been used to treat psychological illnesses in various therapeutic settings worldwide. However, there is no solid evidence of MBSR effects among cancer patients in Malaysia. This cross-sectional study intervened in the five weeks of MBSR on cancer patients in Penang. Results found...
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
December 10, 2021
Praba Sekhar, Qiao Xin Tee, Gizem Ashraf et al.
Background: Mindfulness interventions are increasingly popular as an approach to improve mental well-being. To date, no Cochrane Review examines the effectiveness of mindfulness in medical students and junior doctors. Thus, questions remain regarding the efficacy of mindfulness interventions as a preventative mechanism in this population, which is at high risk for poor mental health....
Psychological Reports
December 10, 2021
Mikell Bursky, Mahathi Kosuri, Kaitlin Walsh Carson et al.
As of July 20, 2021, Covid-19 has killed 4,086,000 people, infected at least 190,169,833 others, and devastated the world's economy. To slow the spread of the virus, numerous governments instituted "lockdown" policies and quarantines, limiting social interactions to the immediate household. The experience of isolation and uncertainty have contributed to increased fear, anxiety, and loneliness;...
Sālmand
December 9, 2021
Saied Malihialzackerini, Sima Alemi, Khadijeh Abolmaali Alhosseini et al.
Objectives: Aging is one of the phenomena in the field of global health. It is very important to pay attention to older adults psychologically and physically. This study aims to evaluate the effect of mindfulness therapy combined with aromatherapy massage on the psychological functions of older women with chronic pain. Methods & Materials: This is a quasi-experimental study with a pre-test,...