Applied Sciences
April 1, 2017
Anastasia Fabbro, Cristiano Crescentini, Alessio Matiz et al.
27 citations
The aim of the present review is to investigate previous studies concerning the effects of meditation and dispositional mindfulness on conscious and implicit or non-conscious attitudes. First we present a brief perspective on conscious and non-conscious states of mind. Then we introduce the fundamental bases of mindfulness meditation. Third we review studies on dispositional mindfulness and...
Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology
April 2017
Chloe C Boyle, Annette L Stanton, Patricia A Ganz et al.
Mindfulness meditation reduces psychological distress among individuals with cancer. However, mechanisms for intervention effects have not been fully determined. This study tested emotion regulation strategies as mediators of intervention effects in a sample of younger women treated for breast cancer, a group at risk for psychological distress. We focused on two distinct strategies targeted by...
Journal of Psychosomatic Research
April 2017
Elizabeth A Hoge, Brittany M. Guidos, Mihriye Mete et al.
To examine the effect of mindfulness meditation on occupational functioning in individuals with Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). Fifty-seven individuals with GAD (mean (SD) age=39 (13); 56% women) participated in an 8-week clinical trial in which they were randomized to mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) or an attention control class. In this secondary analysis, absenteeism, entire...
Journal of Occupational Health Psychology
April 2017
Dawn Querstret, Mark Cropley, Chris Fife-Schaw
This study aimed to extend our theoretical understanding of how mindfulness-based interventions exert their positive influence on measures of occupational health. Employing a randomized waitlist control study design, we sought to (a) assess an Internet-based instructor-led mindfulness intervention for its effect on key factors associated with "recovery from work," specifically, work-related...
European Journal of Neurology
April 2017
Francesco Pagnini, Anna Marconi, Aurora Tagliaferri et al.
Studies investigating psychological interventions for the promotion of well-being in people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) are lacking. The purpose of the current study was to examine the use of an ALS-specific mindfulness-based intervention for improving quality of life in this population. A randomized, open-label and controlled clinical trial was conducted on the efficacy of an...
European Psychiatry
April 1, 2017
E. Alisaleh, S. Ghahari
ObjectiveThe main objective of the present study is to investigate effectiveness of mindfulness-based stress reduction in anxiety and depression in patients with multiple sclerosis.MethodsThis study is in kind of semi-experimental research in form of pretest–posttest pattern with control group. Statistical population of the study consists of all patients with multiple sclerosis referred to Iran...
Indian Journal of Palliative Care
April 1, 2017
The Possible Role of Meditation in Myofascial Pain Syndrome: A New Hypothesis.
Annals of Cardiac Anaesthesia
April 1, 2017
U. Kiran, Suruchi Ladha, N. Makhija et al.
Introduction: Rajyoga meditation is a form of mind body intervention that is promoted by the Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University. This form of meditation can be easily performed without rituals or mantras and can be practiced anywhere at any time. The practice of Rajyoga meditation can have beneficial effects on modulating anxiety and cortisol level in patients undergoing major cardiac...
Journal of Evidence-Based Complementary & Alternative Medicine
April 1, 2017
Nisha Rao, Kathi J Kemper
Mind-body practices that intentionally generate positive emotion could improve health professionals' well-being and compassion. However, the feasibility and impact of clinician training in these practices is unknown. Data were analyzed from 3 online modules offered to health professionals: ( a) Gratitude, ( b) Positive Word, and ( c) Loving-kindness/Compassion meditation. Paired t tests were...
Geografiska Annaler Series B Human Geography
March 31, 2017
António Carvalho
25 citations
Drawing upon current concerns within non-representational and post-humanist theory, this paper explores the potential of meditation to trigger non-modern forms of affect. Supported by qualitative methodology which included participant observation at mindfulness and Vipassana retreats and semi-structured interviews with meditators, the paper analyses a number of subjective transformations...