Mathematics learning anxiety is a prevalent affective barrier adversely affecting academic performance, motivation, and psychological well-being among junior high school students. Yet, evidence-based interventions integrating mindfulness and self-compassion remain underexplored in this population. This study aims to examine the effectiveness of a mindfulness meditation program and a mindfulness...
En este escrito se examinan las ideas de bienestar y felicidad considerando tres enfoques complementarios: el mindfulness, o atención plena, la psicología positiva y la teoría polivagal. Se consideran los orígenes filosóficos y culturales del bienestar, así como sus efectos en el cerebro y en las emociones. Con base en la evidencia empírica, se resalta cómo estas perspectivas ofrecen...
Background/Objectives: Parents of children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) present high levels of stress. This population may benefit from Mindfulness-based interventions (MBI) to reduce their stress. This systematic review assesses current literature about the efficacy of MBI for managing stress and stress-related outcomes among those parents. Methods: Studies published up...
This study aims to systematically examine the role of mindfulness in supporting students’ self-development through a Systematic Literature Review (SLR). The review synthesizes research articles on the implementation of mindfulness in educational contexts, ranging from elementary to higher education. The findings indicate that mindfulness contributes substantially to reducing academic anxiety...
BACKGROUND Anxiety and depression are prevalent and often co-occurring mental health disorders. While mindfulness training has shown efficacy in reducing symptoms, the underlying mechanisms, particularly the role of psychological resilience, remain underexplored. This study investigates whether mindfulness training alleviates anxiety and depression and hypothesizes that psychological resilience...
Overcapacity in correctional facilities is a persistent issue that can generate psychological distress and reduce inmates’ ability to adapt effectively to their living environment. Limited personal space, restricted autonomy, and continuous social pressures may negatively affect environmental mastery, which is an important dimension of psychological well-being. This study aimed to examine the...
With the rising global burden of psychological disorders, traditional interventions show limitations in supporting psychological well-being. Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) have become a respected, comprehensive, non-pharmacological approach that emphasises self-regulation and sustainable mental health. This review synthesises...
Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menelaah efektivitas mindfulness terhadap penurunan stres akademik mahasiswa. Metode yang digunakan adalah literatur review dengan pendekatan kualitatif. Menelaah 11 artikel dari 130 artikel yang diterbitkan sepuluh tahun terakhir 2015-2025 melalui Google Scholar dengan kata kunci “mindfulness”, “stres akademik”, dan “mahasiswa”. Analisis dilakukan secara...
Objective: Medical students experience high psychological demands that predispose them to stress, anxiety, and depression. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of stress, anxiety, and depression in 4th-year MBBS students and measure the efficacy of a short-term mindfulness-based life coaching (MBLC) intervention. Methods: This study consisted of a cross-sectional screening followed by a...
This randomized clinical trial evaluated the effectiveness of an online mindfulness-based intervention in improving positive mental health and reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression among undergraduate students, in the context of rising global mental health challenges and limited access to care, particularly in low- and middle-income settings. Brazilian undergraduate pedagogy students...