Mindfulness - Science topic

Die Positive Fremdsprachendidaktik ist ein neuer Ansatz für das Lehren und Lernen von Sprachen, der es ermöglicht, insbesondere Erkenntnisse der Positiven Psychologie für einen zeitgemäßen Fremdsprachenunterricht nutzbar zu machen und so positive Entwicklungen in Gang zu setzen. Dabei steht die Frage im Zentrum, wie es gelingen kann, aus der aktuel...

Math anxiety is a widespread issue that affects students' emotional well-being and math learning. We developed the MindfulMath Tutor , an interactive mindfulness-infused math learning system with a pedagogical agent that provides both cognitive and socio-emotional support, using positive mindful language and breathing exercises. Our experiment with...

Objective Adolescent athletes are more prone to mental health issues because of the requirements of sports participation such as sports injuries and coach expectations. Therefore, the present study investigated the relationship between mental strength and competitive state anxiety in adolescent athletes with the mediating role of emotional self-eff...

Mindfulness, the practice of nonjudgmental awareness of the present moment, has emerged as a transformative approach to emotional regulation and self-soothing. This article explores the intersection of mindfulness and self-comforting behaviors, examining how mindfulness enhances an individual's capacity to self-regulate during stress and emotional...

Aunque han pasado cuatro años desde la pandemia del Covid-19, las repercusiones del confinamiento en las habilidades del lenguaje y en la salud mental en los estudiantes continúan vigentes. El presente trabajo tiene por objetivo brindar un marco teórico que permita incrementar el entendimiento de las consecuencias que ha tenido en la salud mental y...

Self-compassion, the ability to treat oneself with kindness and understanding in the face of personal suffering or failure, has gained increasing attention in psychological research as a key factor in emotional regulation and coping with stress. This article explores the role of self-compassion in enhancing coping strategies, particularly in the co...

Although there has been much discussion regarding how technology mediates our practical and ethical lives, little has been said about how it mediates phronesis: the skilled deliberative capacity to direct our lives well. With new and emerging technologies like the generative AI of Chat-GPT, mindfulness apps such as Wysa and Headspace, and the dataf...

Rumination, or thinking passively and repetitively about one’s distress, and low emotional clarity, or not understanding one’s emotions, are risk factors for psychopathology. It has been suggested that people attempt to increase emotional clarity by ruminating, but whether ruminating works to help or harm emotional clarity in the moment is unknown....

The background of this research is based on the urgency to increase flexibility of thinking in solving mathematical problems at the Elementary School level. This study aims to examine the effect of Mindfulness-Based Learning (MBL) on students' flexibility of thinking in solving mathematics problems in elementary school. The research design used was...

Introdução: A fibromialgia trata-se de uma síndrome dolorosa crônica de etiologia complexa com significativo impacto na funcionalidade e qualidade de vida dos pacientes. A atividade física é recomendada como tratamento não farmacológico de primeira linha, com potenciais benefícios fisiológicos e psicossociais. No entanto, sua adesão na prática clín...

This qualitative research reveals the importance of mindfulness in developing awareness, mental purification, and overall psychosomatic well-being of Vipassana meditators.

Objective: This study was conducted as a randomized controlled trial to examine the effects of mindfulness-based practices on compassion, affection and nursing care behavior among nursing students. Methods: The sample of the study included 43 students in the experimental group and 39 students in the control group. Loving-kindness and Compassion Sca...

Insomnia is a significant health issue and a global concern due to its adverse effects on both short- and long-term health. Various approaches have been developed to address this disorder, one of which is mindfulness intervention. The aim of this study is to examine the effectiveness of mindfulness interventions in reducing insomnia among individua...

This study explores and applies strategies aimed at enhancing students' digital well-being. It examines the interplay between technology usage, psychological effects, and educational interventions to mitigate the adverse effects of excessive use of digital devices. The objectives of the study are to raise awareness of digital literacy and promote r...

Wearable devices are transforming human capabilities by seamlessly augmenting cognitive functions. In this position paper, we propose a voice-based, interactive learning companion designed to amplify and extend cognitive abilities through informal learning. Our vision is threefold: (1) to enable users to discover new knowledge on-the-go through con...

Objectives Emotion dysregulation is a crucial transdiagnostic treatment target. Evidence-based psychoeducational interventions teach skills including mindfulness, self-compassion, and values engagement to improve emotion regulation. Method We analyzed a sample of 351 US post-9/11 veterans to examine the relationships between these skills and emoti...

Background There is evidence to suggest that individuals with the personality trait of shyness are more prone to depression, and a possible key factor in the process of shyness leading to depression is core self-evaluation. Given the prevalence and cross-cultural nature of shyness in humans, it is crucial to understand the factors that reduce shyne...

Introduction This study explored the impact of the Mindful Sport Performance Enhancement (MSPE) program, adapted for elite distance runners. Methods Twenty Hungarian national and international-level athletes participated in a quasi-experimental design. The experimental group (n = 10) completed a six-week MSPE intervention, while the control group...

Objective An increasing body of evidence suggests that exercise positive affect contribute to sustained engagement in physical activity, yet few studies have proposed intervention strategies targeting exercise affect. Currently, mindfulness is considered to have the potential to promote the improvement of exercise affect and physical activity. This...

The journey to actualise our full potential is a complex one but there is research to suggest it is marked with signs along the way. Following an investigation of the literature, a theoretical framework made up of five major stages and their markers is proposed. It is suggested that in Stage 1, the conventional sense of self, well-being pivots on t...

Este estudio cualitativo explora cómo las prácticas de embarazo consciente influyen en el bienestar emocional de las madres y en el desarrollo de la personalidad de sus hijos. A través de entrevistas semiestructuradas, grupos de discusión y diarios reflexivos, se investigaron las experiencias de 25 mujeres embarazadas que participaron en un program...

This paper investigates how meditation and mindfulness practices contribute to contemporary understandings of consciousness, particularly through their ability to facilitate self-inquiry and deepen inner awareness. It explores the historical roots of these practices in Eastern contemplative traditions and their appropriation within Western psycholo...

Objectives Based on current research, mindfulness interventions have a positive impact on both the mental and physical health of adults and adolescents. However, there is a growing need for additional research to develop properly validated measures. The objective of this study was to validate the Polish version of Child and Adolescent Mindfulness M...

The present study aims to investigate the relative temporal associations of different types of mindfulness-related qualities (i.e., observing, describing, acting with awareness, non-reactivity, nonjudging, tranquility, and concentration) at the dispositional level with well-being, psychological distress, and nonattachment by a 9-month longitudinal...

Reflecting the increasing interest in connectedness to nature (CN), research on connectedness to humanity (CH) has surged. Currently, the focus is on investigating the interplay and distinct contributions of CH and CN; however, the lack of a validated tool for assessing CH has led researchers to use non-comparable scales. This paper aims to (1) val...

As artificial intelligence (AI) improves, traditional alignment strategies may falter in the face of unpredictable self-improvement, hidden subgoals, and the sheer complexity of intelligent systems. Rather than externally constraining behavior, we advocate designing AI with intrinsic morality built into its cognitive architecture and world model. I...

Acceptance research in the organizational sciences has shown that practicing acceptance can reduce anxiety and enhance performance at work. Our research aims to deepen understanding of these effects by considering how and when acceptance influences work anxiety and performance. We integrate cognitive resource allocation theory with workplace mindfu...

Healthcare students face heightened mental health challenges due to their demanding education. Recent research shows that their motivations can significantly affect their resilience and mental well-being. This study investigates the relationships between Korean healthcare students’ motives for selecting their major and mental health across two stud...

Objectives In response to increasing environmental and nutritional challenges, mindfulness and mindful eating are gaining considerable prominence as innovative strategies that may contribute to sustainable food choices. However, research on the role of these approaches in sustainable food choices, especially concerning their influence on food selec...

Objectives: This study explores the impact of physical activity on young adults’ quality of life, with a novel focus on the mediating roles of mental fatigue and mindfulness. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with undergraduate students studying at a university in Western Turkey (May–June 2024). Data were collected online using validat...

This study described the level of effectiveness of Social Emotional Learning in the Revitalized Homeroom Guidance Program (RHGP) of the University of Baguio Laboratory Elementary School (UBLES) and the different activities that can strengthen the Social Emotional Learning of the UBLES pupils. This study used the survey questionnaire which was ancho...

This study explores how religious beliefs shape sustainability-oriented entrepreneurial intentions through sustainability-oriented mindfulness and personal norms within the framework of the Norm Activation Model. Focusing on three specific religious beliefs-afterlife beliefs, karmic beliefs, and beliefs in a just world-the research investigates bot...

Objectives This study’s main goal was to test whether rumination reduction and increase in insight into one’s psychological states are mechanisms through which the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program achieves its effects on positive and negative emotional states. Methods A quasi-experimental study was conducted on a sample of 276 CBT...

Creative arts activities in the workplace can improve many aspects of employee wellbeing. Benefits of employee arts engagement include reduced stress, mitigation of burnout symptoms, and promotion of positive social activities. This article explores findings from recent literature on the arts and employee wellness and provides insight on how to pro...

This study determined the relationship between the level of teachers' mindfulness and learners' academic performance in the primary grades. Using a descriptive-correlational research design, the researcher employed the Five-Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ) to measure teachers' mindfulness and analyzed learners' academic performance through cl...

This manuscript comments on the article published in a recent issue of World Journal of Psychology. We emphasize the potential of combining Epirubicin (EPI) chemotherapy with mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) to optimize cancer care for urinary system tumors. The long-term use EPI is associated with depression and in short-term has shown side...

Having a self-compassionate attitude is linked to positive psychological functioning, making it important to identify experiences that promote self-compassion. Several self-transcendent experiences and emotions (e.g., mindfulness), have been shown to predict self-compassion. As awe is considered a self-transcendent emotion, we examined awe as a pot...

Esta obra nace de un proceso de investigación psicológica y simbólica que se inició en el desarrollo del programa de intervención en Inteligencia Emocional basado en el Modelo de Habilidades de Salovey y Mayer (1990), combinado con prácticas de mindfulness y con una fundamentación eudaimónica del bienestar personal . El marco teórico y práctico al...

Mindfulness-based interventions have been shown to improve the quality of life of cancer patients and are widely recommended. This was a non-randomized, single-center study designed to assess the feasibility and benefits of a mindfulness and compassion program for individuals living with cancer (MCP-C). The primary objective was to evaluate the fea...

In recent years, the growing scientific interest in student mental health has highlighted a deterioration of their psychological state. Among promising interventions, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which focuses on psychological flexibility (PF), has drawn particular interest. However, the specific temporal dynamics linking PF dimensions...

La presente preimpresión reúne la “Guía interpretativa mitológica, simbólica y psicológica de El Espejo de Apolo” (Herrera Yuste, 2025a), un estudio interdisciplinar que ofrece una lectura exhaustiva de la iconografía de la obra, integrando fuentes clásicas (Hesíodo, Ovidio, Pausanias), estudios especializados (Burkert, Fontenrose, Larson) y marcos...

O trabalho em saúde mental é atravessado por inúmeros fatores estressores que trazem prejuízos à qualidade de vida dos profissionais podendo gerar a fadiga da compaixão ou mesmo a síndrome de burnout. As Intervenções Baseadas em Mindfulness (IBM) têm potencial comprovado na prevenção destas condições e o presente estudo objetivou investigar os efei...

Mindfulness and well-being are critical constructs in psychotherapeutic and educational practices, yet their measurement tools remain underexplored in non-Western contexts. This study evaluates the psychometric properties of the Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ) and the Mental Health Continuum-Short Form (MHC-SF) among Filipino undergradu...

Abstract Background/Objectives: The high prevalence of anxiety and depression in early adolescents, along with the significant disability these conditions, represent a major challenge for mental health. This data underscores the need to understand the variables that predict mental health in this developmental period. Objective: Evaluate the predict...

El desarrollo de la regulación emocional en la primera infancia es un proceso clave para el bienestar integral y el aprendizaje. En este marco, el mindfulness ha emergido como una herramienta valiosa para fortalecer la conciencia emocional, la atención plena y el autocontrol desde edades tempranas. Este artículo analiza la implementación del mindfu...

This paper explores the convergence of Vedantic philosophy and modern psychology, proposing a unified approach to self-understanding and well-being. Drawing from the Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita, and key Vedantic philosophers such as Shankaracharya and Abhinavagupta, it examines core concepts like Atman (Self), Avidya (Ignorance), and Moksha (Liberati...

Background Many kidney transplant recipients continue to be affected by multiple symptoms even after their transplant. Mindfulness may be helpful to alleviate some of the symptoms. Objectives Our current study aimed to determine the efficacy of a single session of 20-minute mindful breathing in alleviating multiple symptoms in kidney transplant pa...

In recent years, the growing scientific interest in student mental health has highlighted a deterioration of their psychological state. Among promising interventions, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which focuses on psychological flexibility (PF), has drawn particular interest. However, the specific temporal dynamics linking PF dimensions...

El conocimiento del mindfulness es de suma importancia en especial al ponerlos en práctica con niños y niñas de educación inicial y preparatoria una vez estudiado el mindfulness conocido también como “atención plena” y con el apoyo de técnicas de relajación como la meditación favorecen el desarrollo de habilidades prácticas que permiten a los niños...

Il presente lavoro analizza il fenomeno della maschilità egemonica e le sue connessioni con la violenza di genere, con particolare attenzione alla sua espressione attraverso i media digitali. Lo studio nasce dall'esigenza di comprendere come le costruzioni culturali della maschilità favoriscano comportamenti violenti, specialmente nei confronti di...

This research aims to explore the strengthening of spiritual resilience in the face of post-earthquake trauma in the North Tapanuli region adopting Shelly Rambo’s trauma theology and Terence Fretheim’s relational theology. This research uses a relational-trauma theology approach with descriptive analysis techniques that will answer three important...

Poster Presentation – SIRS Conference 2025, Chicago (USA) Mindfulness as an Adjunctive Intervention for Acute Psychotic Disorders: A Feasibility and Efficacy Pilot Study This study evaluated the feasibility and cognitive effects of the T8SM-Crise mindfulness protocol in 62 psychiatric inpatients with psychotic disorders. Results showed improvement...

Background/Objectives: Adolescence is a critical period for mental health, with depression increasing rapidly and often leading to lifelong consequences. In recent decades, the prevalence of elevated depressive symptoms among adolescents has steadily risen, making it a significant public health concern. While research supports the benefits of mindf...

Entrepreneurial resilience is crucial for the sustainability of family businesses, especially in dynamic and uncertain environments. Despite the growing interest in entrepreneurial resilience, existing research has yet to fully explore how both cognitive (entrepreneurial mindfulness) and strategic (ambidextrous leadership) leadership factors collec...

Autistic children often face challenges in socio-emotional competence (SEC). Group-Based Emotion Regulation Interventions (GBERs), involving parents and teachers, show potential for improving SEC while enhancing accessibility and cost-effectiveness. This systematic review evaluates the effectiveness of GBERs for autistic children. A systematic sear...

Background Athlete burnout, characterized by emotional and physical exhaustion, reduced accomplishment, and devaluation of sport, is a growing concern in sports psychology. Life stress has been identified as a significant factor associated with athlete burnout, yet the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. This study explores the relationship betwe...

This study examined the feasibility and acceptability of an app-based mindfulness intervention. Additionally, barriers and facilitators associated with engagement in the intervention among sexual and gender minority individuals were explored using quantitative and qualitative methods.

Within Canada, there remains a continuing need for neurodiversity-affirming and community-informed programs and interventions for autistic adults. Over the past year, we—a late-diagnosed autistic adult practicing mindfulness and a mindfulness teacher interested in autism with extensive involvement in the autism community—have co-delivered mindfulne...

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Youth often struggle with heightened sensitivity to social judgement, increasing their vulnerability to fear in social situations. This study investigates brief digital interventions aimed at regulating cognitive and affective disturbances related to social anxiety, specifically focusing on fear responses in a social-evaluative threat context. One-...

Purpose Drawing on the attentional focus model, we posit that multitasking diminishes employees’ moral awareness, thereby increasing their propensity for service sabotage behaviors. Furthermore, we propose that employees’ trait mindfulness can mitigate this effect by modulating their attentional focus. Design/methodology/approach To empirically te...

In the past two decades, there has been an increasing interest in integrating mindfulness practices as part of the school curriculum. The aim of this study was to examine the impact of a unique intervention program, specifically designed for the study, which integrated mindfulness exercises as an integral part of the science curriculum. The study i...

Este estudio investigo la influencia de las técnicas como la meditación en el desarrollo del rendimiento académico de las/los estudiantes de 7mo grado de E.G.B en el área de Ciencias Naturales. Se abordo el problema sobre la dificultad que presentan en los estudiantes en la asignatura debido al estrés que provoca por diversos problemas tanto escola...

Non-technical summary This study addresses the challenge of climate change by exploring how psychological qualities and meditation practices may influence pro-environmental behavior among decision-makers, by surveying 185 participants. The research found that meditation practices and compassion toward others are linked to more pro-environmental act...

While a wealth of research evidence has highlighted the significant impact of prosocial modeling on shaping children's sharing behavior, the mechanism underlying this effect remains less understood. Here we consider the goal contagion account whereby children recognize the prosocial goal of others’ actions and these goals are contagious, encouragin...

The Cuneiform Collective is the Creative Convergence of Societal Systems and Digital Dynamics designed to foster mindfulness in the Engineering Education Ecosystem.

We investigated the effects of combining VR-guided meditation with out-of-body experiences, such as levitation, on embodiment and mindfulness practices. Participants engaged in a self-view (video feedback) meditation session followed by a levitation phase in a VR environment. We observed a significant increase in participants’ EDA responses during...

Background Academic anxiety is recognized as a risk factor of smartphone addiction among college students. However, the underlying mechanisms and moderating factors remain insufficiently explored. Method This study examines the impact of academic anxiety on smartphone addiction, focusing on the mediating role of self-regulatory fatigue and the mod...

Mindfulness improves mental health and clinical conditions including psychosis and modulates attentional processes including salience—the automatic direction of attention to prominent elements. Aberrant salience—the exaggerated significance attribution to perceived elements—is associated with psychotic experiences, but its interactions with mindful...

Introduction In recent years, there has been increasing evidence supporting the benefits of contact with nature. Little is known about the mechanisms of how nature contact lead to these benefits. Positive youth development refers to the state in which adolescents strive to achieve full, healthy, and successful growth, which has been an important go...

Background Depression is a widespread psychological issue among patients with cardiac diseases, which affects treatment adherence, recovery, and overall quality of life. Spiritual-based interventions (SBIs) have gained attention for their potential to alleviate depressive symptoms. However, there is a dearth of research investigating the efficacy o...

Objectives The objective of this research was to map the Sussex Mindfulness Meditation (SuMMed) model to US adults, thereby demonstrating its utility for future researchers. Additionally, the research explored engagement with meditation beyond what the model explicitly prescribes, including with apps. This served as a means to offer potential refin...

Introduction Several studies have shown that awareness of present experiences/events can play a key role in promoting relational and emotional well-being as well as motivation to attend school. However, no study to date has analyzed whether a student’s awareness of current experiences (mindfulness) may contribute to peer and emotional problems and...

The second wave of COVID-19 is distressing the majority of the planet. The circumstance is disheartening in India, where the day-by-day check on May 1, 2021, will be generally triple that of the essential crest. This raised questions about approximately a conceivable second wave of coronavirus infection in 2019. (COVID-19). The aim of this overview...

Mindfulness is a necessary psychological state for adolescents. Mindfulness is essential in improving mental health and psychological well-being and can help adolescents optimize their learning process or cognitive and academic performance as students. The study aimed to obtain empirical data on mindfulness tendencies in adolescent candidates for I...

Il concetto di confusione è un fenomeno mentale che può generare emozioni e che si manifesta in diverse forme. Il primo passo per tentare di capire la confusione, è stato quello di distinguere subito i diversi suoi aspetti, come essere confuso, confondere qualcosa con qualcos'altro, confondersi e confondere gli altri, evidenziando come le diverse c...

Background Several risk factors for suicidality, including dysfunctional emotion regulation strategies (ERS), have been identified. With regard to the high number of suicides worldwide, suicide prevention and identifying potentially protective factors is of high relevance. Mindfulness has been discussed to positively influence both suicidality and...

Objectives Objective assessment of mindfulness requires increased precision in defining associated cognitive processes. Previous work argued that vipaśyanā-like mindfulness can be characterized as a specific attentional stance—how the felt sense of self is located relative to the body. We therefore studied effect of specific shifts in attentional s...

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Many people do not seek mental health support due to self-stigma; however, music can assist people in seeking support. Therefore, the present study explored how attending a focused music listening event might promote self-compassion and mindfulness and, in turn, how experiencing these might promote mental health help-seeking intentions. This case s...

Body dissatisfaction among adolescent girls is a matter of concern considering its high prevalence, associated negative consequences, and impact on decreased psychological well-being which can lead to relational, work and social problems. This paper reports the findings of a study that used an A-B-A single-case research design to investigate the ef...

Objective This study evaluated the effects of Mindfulness-Based Interventions on students’ social-emotional skills, as perceived by teachers, families, and students themselves. Method Twelve teachers, 50 family members, and 28 students aged 8-9 from two public schools participated in the study. They responded to a semi-structured interview, and the...

This paper investigates the significant role of self-care practices in promoting mental health and enhancing overall well-being. While many individuals turn to short-term fixes like caffeine and sleep to recover from stress, self-care goes beyond recovery and encompasses holistic practices that nurture the body and mind. By examining relevant scien...

Objectives This study aims to examine the effects of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) on undergraduate nursing students’ depression, anxiety, stress, and mindfulness in the psychiatric clinical practice in Jordan. Methods This study was a randomized controlled trial. A hundred and four students were randomly assigned to two groups. The MB...

Delphi studies allow for the generaztion of a consensus among experts. This has historically been professional experts in their field. This study aimed to obtain a consensus regarding the most important components of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) for depression not only for professional experts (therapists) but also for adult experts by exper...

As the world becomes increasingly digital, technology is playing an integral role in how individuals manage their emotional health and coping mechanisms. Self-comforting behaviors and coping skills are essential for emotional regulation, especially in times of stress, anxiety, and depression. Technology offers a wide range of tools and resources de...

The constructivist approach to learning is a theoretical orientation that posits that individuals create their own understanding and knowledge of the world through their experiences and interactions with it. This approach emphasizes that learning is an active process and individuals are not passive recipients of knowledge. When used concurrently wi...

Adequate sleep is essential for physical and mental well-being, yet many individuals struggle with sleep disturbances, particularly in high-stress environments. Self-comforting behaviors, which involve actions designed to soothe oneself emotionally or physically, have gained attention as potential strategies for improving sleep and restfulness. The...

Emotional distress, including feelings of anxiety, sadness, and stress, is a common experience among individuals across the lifespan. However, the elderly population, in particular, faces unique challenges that can exacerbate emotional distress, such as physical decline, social isolation, and loss of loved ones. In response, self-comforting strateg...

This study investigates the impact of excessive social media use on the work productivity of secondary school teachers in the Mfoundi Division, Cameroon. Recognizing the accelerated integration of digital technologies in education, particularly in the context of developing nations, this research delves into the effects of excessive social, hedonic,...

Self-comforting behaviors, those actions individuals take to soothe emotional distress, have gained recognition for their role in emotional regulation and well-being. In the context of long-term coping, these behaviors can significantly influence the effectiveness of an individual's ability to manage stress, anxiety, and adversity over time. This p...

Emotional resilience refers to the ability to adapt positively to stress, adversity, or trauma, enabling individuals to recover from difficult situations and continue functioning effectively. One of the significant factors that influence emotional resilience is the use of self-comforting behaviors-strategies individuals employ to soothe themselves...

Anxiety and depression are two of the most prevalent mental health conditions globally, significantly affecting individuals' emotional well-being and daily functioning. While traditional therapeutic interventions such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and medication are widely used to treat these conditions, self-comforting strategies have emer...

The Mamma Mia program is an internet-based intervention designed to prevent and/or intervene with perinatal mental health symptoms, such as depression symptoms. The purpose of this mixed-methods study, which occurred in a virtual setting, was to evaluate the perceived acceptability, obtrusiveness, and preliminary perceived usefulness of the Mamma M...

This study explores the role of emotional intelligence (EI) in influencing dispositional mindfulness (DM), creativity, and grit among university students in Sialkot, Pakistan. A total of 231 university students from diverse ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds participated in the study. Quantitative data were collected using established se...

Self-comforting behaviors, which individuals use to soothe emotional distress, have emerged as vital components of emotional regulation and mental health management. These behaviors, ranging from physical actions like hugging or self-touch to cognitive strategies like positive self-talk or mindfulness, serve as mechanisms to alleviate discomfort an...