A meta-analysis of nine trials, all in cancer patients, found medium effects of mindfulness- and acceptance-based interventions on post-traumatic growth, particularly for seeing new possibilities. But the evidence is limited by passive control groups, bias concerns, and a narrow population base.
In this theoretical paper the authors argue that nondualism should be integrated into meditation research paradigms. They focus on how findings are conceptualised, rather than how studies are run. It is a modest conceptual argument that aims to add non-dual perspectives to the discourse.
Two small trials found that an 8-week MBSP programme improved several character strengths and mindfulness facets and reduced negative emotions. A further preliminary result: Its effect on overall wellbeing depended on whether people felt their basic psychological needs, esp. autonomy, were met.
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❕Key Features * Measures trait mindfulness in adults * Initially validated in German * Meanwhile validated English versions have been published * 37 items
This growing section introduces and offers guidance for key mindfulness meditation exercises. Most of them are part and parcel of
👍The original article from 2020 was recently updated and extended. Mindfulness and Positive Psychology Positive psychology enriches the range of
Do online mindfulness-based interventions work? The most recent meta-analysis aggregates evidence from 97 randomised controlled trials. It concludes
Equanimity plays an important role in Buddhist psychology and in the last few years also gained traction in psychological research,
Here we summarise a long list of proposed mechanisms of meditation that outline how positive change resulting from mindfulness meditation
❕Key Features * Measures trait mindfulness * The most widely used mindfulness questionnaires * 39 items * Includes five facets or sub-scales: observing,
Mindfulness- based programmes enhance attentional and cognitive functions, improve the self-regulation of emotions and behaviour and positively influence our
❕Key Features * Trait measure of mindfulness * Not as frequently used as some of the more popular questionnaires * Captures the two
❕Key Features * A frequently used mindfulness questionnaire * State and trait version available * Items of the state and trait version are
Systematic reviews aggregate the available evidence regarding one research question, while meta-analyses provide a statistical estimate that tells if
Compassion- focused meditations are central to most forms of Buddhism and are of central importance in Mahāyāna Buddhism. In particular
While mindfulness-based and compassion-focused meditation practices are well-known in psychological and scientific circles, trust-based approaches have
Mechanisms of mindfulness meditation: The Intention – Attention – Attitude model A good understanding how mindfulness meditation unfolds its beneficial effects is
The history of mindfulness-based stress reduction Mindfulness meditation entered public awareness through the pioneering work of Jon Kabat-Zinn
Given the rising popularity of meditation as a means to improve mental and physical health and wellbeing, it may seem
Given that mindfulness is thought to improve concentration and emotional reactivity – the way we deal with stressful and unpleasant situations
With current use of umbrella terms, a 5-minute meditation exercise from a popular phone application might be treated the
❕Key Features * Measures trait mindfulness * Particularly useful for assessing mindfulness developed through meditation practice * Includes two sub-scales: presence and
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