Embrace the Moment Using Social Media: A Cross-Cultural Study of Mindful Use of Social Media
ConclusionsResults indicate that positive affective states predispose users to mindful use of social media, which, in turn, may enhance subjective mental health and protect from dysfunctional social media consumption.PreregistrationThis study was not preregistered. (Source: Mindfulness)
Source: Mindfulness - January 9, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research
Mindfully Teaching Mindfulness: A Conceptual Framework Based on the Compassionate Schools Project Teacher Experience
ConclusionsThis framework may be helpful for designing effective professional learning opportunities, promoting personal and professional practices among instructors, and informing the development of observational tools for assessing how well teachers embody mindfulness while teaching mindfulness in elementary school settings. (Source: Mindfulness)
Source: Mindfulness - January 6, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research
A Qualitative Comparison of Secular and Buddhist-Informed Mental Health Practitioners ’ Perceptions of Non-Attachment
ConclusionsThe secular mental health practitioners in Sample 1 recognised the potential utility of non-attachment but harboured some misunderstandings as to its meaning as well as reservations regarding its suitability for all client groups. This was in contrast to Sample 2 participants, who felt that with appropriate therapeutic skill and discernment, non-attachment can be beneficial for a broad range of mental health conditions. Raising awareness of non-attachment amongst secular mental health practitioners is crucial to improving comprehension of the concept and its integration into client-therapist settings.Preregistra...
Source: Mindfulness - January 6, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research
Mindfully Teaching Mindfulness: A Conceptual Framework Based on the Compassionate Schools Project Teacher Experience
ConclusionsThis framework may be helpful for designing effective professional learning opportunities, promoting personal and professional practices among instructors, and informing the development of observational tools for assessing how well teachers embody mindfulness while teaching mindfulness in elementary school settings. (Source: Mindfulness)
Source: Mindfulness - January 6, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research
A Qualitative Comparison of Secular and Buddhist-Informed Mental Health Practitioners ’ Perceptions of Non-Attachment
ConclusionsThe secular mental health practitioners in Sample 1 recognised the potential utility of non-attachment but harboured some misunderstandings as to its meaning as well as reservations regarding its suitability for all client groups. This was in contrast to Sample 2 participants, who felt that with appropriate therapeutic skill and discernment, non-attachment can be beneficial for a broad range of mental health conditions. Raising awareness of non-attachment amongst secular mental health practitioners is crucial to improving comprehension of the concept and its integration into client-therapist settings.Preregistra...
Source: Mindfulness - January 6, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research
Validation and Reliability of the Turkish Version of the Mindful Eating Inventory in Adults
ConclusionsThe Turkish version of MEI, consisting of 7 subscales and 28 items, is a valid and reliable tool to measure mindful eating in Turkish adults.PreregistrationThis study is not preregistered. (Source: Mindfulness)
Source: Mindfulness - January 6, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research
Psychometric Properties of the Mindfulness in Teaching Scale in a Sample of Portuguese Teachers
ConclusionsOverall, findings support the psychometric adequacy of the MTS-PT, suggesting that it is a reliable and valid self-report measure of teachers ’ mindfulness. This instrument can bring relevant insights about teachers’ mindfulness facets and provide useful indications for the development and assessment of mindfulness-based interventions for teachers. (Source: Mindfulness)
Source: Mindfulness - January 3, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research
Mindful Metacognition: Attention, Beliefs, and Skills in the Acceptance of Experiences
ConclusionsConsistent with theories of mindfulness and metacognition, results show the importance of attentional control and metacognitive beliefs in predicting mindfulness skills and in turn reducing experiential avoidance and RNT.PreregistrationThis study is not preregistered. (Source: Mindfulness)
Source: Mindfulness - January 3, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research
Christian Mindfulness and Global Public Health: A Commentary and Agenda
AbstractIn response to Oman ’s “Mindfulness for global public health: Critical analysis and agenda,” this commentary explores and develops the global public health implications of mindfulness as it is understood and practiced within the context of global Christianity. Because Christianity is a global religion, with the m ajority of its adherents now residing outside North America and Western Europe, efforts to engage and contextualize mindfulness to Christian audiences must take seriously the diverse spiritualities and sociocultural realities reflected in global Christian communities. To this end, this commentary ex ...
Source: Mindfulness - January 2, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research
The Effect of Slow-Paced Breathing on Cardiovascular and Emotion Functions: A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review
ConclusionsSlow-paced breathing demonstrated reliable effects in inducing short-term improvements in cardiovascular functions, and modest effect in reducing negative emotions, but its long-term efficacy in improving cardiovascular functions remains to be established. Future studies should continue to investigate the interrelations among the multifaceted effects of slow-paced breathing.PreregistrationThis review was preregistered on PROSPERO (Ref No: CRD42023450175). (Source: Mindfulness)
Source: Mindfulness - January 2, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research
Christian Mindfulness and Global Public Health: A Commentary and Agenda
AbstractIn response to Oman ’s “Mindfulness for global public health: Critical analysis and agenda,” this commentary explores and develops the global public health implications of mindfulness as it is understood and practiced within the context of global Christianity. Because Christianity is a global religion, with the m ajority of its adherents now residing outside North America and Western Europe, efforts to engage and contextualize mindfulness to Christian audiences must take seriously the diverse spiritualities and sociocultural realities reflected in global Christian communities. To this end, this commentary ex ...
Source: Mindfulness - January 2, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research
A Body Scan Meditation Reduces Negative Affect and Food Cravings in Emotional Eaters: A Randomized Controlled Study of the Effects, Mediators, and Moderators
ConclusionsThis preliminary study suggests that the body scan meditation effectively reduces negative affect and food cravings in individuals with emotional eating. However, further research is needed to delve deeper into potential mediators and moderators influencing this effect.PreregistrationThe study was registered onhttp://clinicaltrials.gov (ID: NCT05223348). (Source: Mindfulness)
Source: Mindfulness - January 1, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research
Those Who Are Mindful and Those Who Make Them Mindful: Yunus Emre and Mindfulness
ConclusionsIt is believed that approaching mindfulness-related attitudes with sensitivity to Turkish culture and Sufism will make it easier for Turkish and Muslim clients to adapt to mindfulness-based techniques and treatment processes, internalize mindfulness-related attitudes, and become more open to these methods. In light of the findings, recommendations were offered to field practitioners and researchers.PreregistrationThis study is not preregistered. (Source: Mindfulness)
Source: Mindfulness - December 30, 2023 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research
The Acute Effects of Focused Attention and Open Monitoring Meditations on Prospective Memory in Older Adults
ConclusionsThis study offers preliminary evidence that FA and OM meditations are beneficial for PM in older adults. Even brief 25-min inductions of FA and OM can produce measurable benefits in focal EBPM, which can facilitate older adults to achieve functional independence and contribute to a successful aging experience.PreregistrationThis study is not preregistered (Source: Mindfulness)
Source: Mindfulness - December 29, 2023 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research
