Is a brief mindfulness ecological momentary intervention more efficacious than a self-monitoring app for social anxiety disorder? A randomized controlled trial

Journal of Anxiety Disorders, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 104, P. 102858 - 102858

Published: March 24, 2024

Language: Английский

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To behave or not (un)ethically? The meditative effect of mindfulness on statistics anxiety and academic dishonesty moderated by risk aversion

International Journal for Educational Integrity, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 20(1)

Published: April 17, 2024

Abstract Despite the growing interest in mindfulness higher education, literature on its relation to decision-making under risk (i.e. academic misconduct) and statistics anxiety is scarce. The present research shall fill this gap. Based prospect theory, we assessed mediating effect of relationship between dishonesty moderated by aversion. Data were collected from 791 undergraduate students six Israeli institutions studying for bachelor’s degrees social sciences. Questionnaires included following measures: behaviour according theory framework, Mindful Attention Awareness Scale, Statistics Anxiety Rating Academic Misconduct Scale sociodemographic variables. Correlations among these variables explored. data was analysed using Structural Equation Modelling (SEM). results indicate that variance explained students' with a mediation Mindfulness Risk Aversion. negatively affects Dishonesty, while Aversion has significant positive Mindfulness. Finally, individuals high anxiety, Averse show significantly than Seekers. We conclude mindfulness-based interventions might be constructive tool reduce risk-taking promote ethical who experience levels anxiety. Furthermore, developing mindful skills may help neutralize unwanted feelings get along their learning tasks. Hence, avoid unethical behaviours.

Language: Английский

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The Hidden Complexity of Virtual Mindfulness-Based Group Medical Visits: Comfort, Challenge, and the Influence of Social Determinants of Health

Global Advances in Integrative Medicine and Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 14

Published: March 1, 2025

Chronic low back pain is globally prevalent and associated with significant impairment in quality of life. Furthermore, people from historically marginalized communities are less likely to receive treatment, contributing health inequities. Group mindfulness-based interventions improve function, virtual delivery has been demonstrated be feasible. Little known about how participants experience the interventions, especially communities. This study explored participant perspectives a group medical visit for chronic pain. Participants were recruited intervention arm OPTIMUM, visits using an adapted Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program Semi-structured exit interviews examined, reflexive thematic analysis was used compose key themes. Interviews 59 (mean 56 years, 69.5% women; 45.8% Black or African American) examined. Two major themes derived analysis. The first theme 'effects external environment,' ie, physical location which engaged session. subthemes comfort, social demands home setting, sharing personal spaces. second 'navigating platform.' Subthemes ease, struggle, levels support. Patient experiences varied substantially during this variation influenced by determinants health. bring attention effects environment technology itself on participation Basic tenets mindfulness, such as present state awareness equanimity, can provide structure within navigate amid environments. Future studies needed explore differences in-person mindfulness programs adapt programs. NCT04129450.

Language: Английский

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The Impact of Integrating Mindfulness in the Classroom on Well-Being and Academic Success Among College Students During COVID-19 and Beyond

Social Sciences, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 14(4), P. 218 - 218

Published: March 31, 2025

The rapid transition to online learning prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic created significant challenges for college students. One critical issue was its impact on mental health, as there were widespread reports of increased anxiety and stress among This qualitative narrative review explores mindfulness practices an effective intervention support students’ well-being boost academic performance during such a crisis beyond. paper utilizes SANRA (Scale Assessment Narrative Review Articles) guidelines ensure systematic transparent synthesis literature. A total 18 studies published in international peer-reviewed journals between 2020 2024 included review. Mindfulness techniques have reduced stress, helped with emotional regulation, alleviated anxiety, improved cognitive functions. programs demonstrated success helping students manage uncertainties social isolation lockdowns produced. Moreover, help build resilience boosting self-awareness increasing student engagement course material. highlights effectiveness these supporting educators post-pandemic context. It offers valuable insights policymakers navigating both crisis-driven future advancements education.

Language: Английский

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Exploratory study of the effects of multi-site mindfulness interventions on the multifaceted self as a psychosocial indicator of mental health: A pilot study

Acta Psychologica, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 255, P. 104936 - 104936

Published: April 4, 2025

Language: Английский

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The effectiveness of mindfulness-based interventions on menopausal symptoms: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Journal of Affective Disorders, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: April 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Music mindfulness acutely modulates autonomic activity and improves psychological state in anxiety and depression

Frontiers in Neuroscience, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 19

Published: April 8, 2025

Anxiety and depression reduce autonomic system activity, as measured by Heart Rate Variability (HRV), exacerbate cardiac morbidity. Both music mindfulness have been shown to increase HRV, clinical approaches incorporating these interventions show promise effective treatments for symptoms of anxiety depression. Music mindfulness, which combines listening with activities, may provide unique synergistic therapeutic benefits stress management. However, date, no studies evaluated the physiological mechanisms underlying a community-based paradigm. We used wearable technology record electrocardiography electroencephalography signals from participants moderate during also assessed impact our session on participant's psychological state. found that sessions acutely enhanced multiple measures HRV altered EEG power spectral density across various frequency bands in frontotemporal electrodes. live virtual reduced participants' state consciousness; however, only fostered social connection. Additionally, effects varied based self-reported sex. Overall, findings demonstrate effectively engages neural mechanisms, contribute treatment symptoms.

Language: Английский

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Smartphone Mindfulness Intervention Reduces Anxiety Symptoms and Perceived Stress in Autistic Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Mindfulness, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: April 8, 2025

Language: Английский

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The effects of a mindfulness‐based stress reduction program and deep relaxation exercises on pregnancy‐related anxiety levels: A randomized controlled trial

International Journal of Nursing Practice, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 30(5)

Published: Jan. 26, 2024

Abstract Aim The present study aimed to examine the effects of a mindfulness‐based stress reduction (MBSR) program and deep relaxation exercises on pregnancy‐related anxiety levels. Materials Methods This randomized parallel‐group controlled trial was conducted with 95 pregnant women (MBSR: n = 32, exercises: 31, control: 32) between 1 August 15 October 2022 who were registered at pregnancy outpatient clinics hospital in Southeastern Anatolia Region Türkiye. CONSORT guidelines followed our study. participants MBSR group given an eight‐session program, consisting two sessions per week for 4 weeks, whereas asked do home videos four times weeks. control received only routine prenatal care. Results mean PRAQ‐R2 Fear Giving Birth subscale scores groups after intervention lower than that group. Additionally, total PRAQ‐R2, Worries about Bearing Physically or Mentally Handicapped Child Concern One's Own Appearance found be significantly those ( p < 0.001). Conclusion is effective method reducing are alternative practices fear giving birth among women. Trial registration: NCT05447000

Language: Английский

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Effects of mindfulness on test anxiety: a meta-analysis

Frontiers in Psychology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 15

Published: June 24, 2024

Objective This meta-analysis evaluated the effectiveness of mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) on test anxiety across diverse age groups and intervention modalities. Methods Rigorous inclusion criteria were applied to select studies focusing MBIs as independent variable, with outcome. A comprehensive search multiple databases yielded 18 primary studies, contributing 20 comparisons. Data extracted study characteristics, sample sizes, details, analyzed using a random-effects model. Results The analyses incorporated 1,275 participants, demonstrating moderate large negative effect (effect size = −0.716; 95% CI: −1.383 −0.049). Moderation analysis indicated that mean age, number sessions, delivery mode did not significantly influence sizes. Publication bias assessment suggested presence via Egger’s regression ( p 0.025), though Begg Mazumdar’s Duval Tweedie’s trim fill method no missing studies. Conclusion are effective in reducing anxiety, results should be interpreted caution due potential publication unexplained heterogeneity. impact vary participant or mode.

Language: Английский

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