Despite evidence linking trait mindfulness and mindfulness training with a broad range of
effects, still little is known about its underlying active mechanisms. Mindfulness is commonly …

This book provides an outline and critical discussion of the characteristics of mindfulness-
based interventions (MBIs) research. Since the first reports on the use of mindfulness …

Objectives: Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) is a promising intervention for older
adults seeking to improve quality of life. More research is needed, however, to determine …

This study examined the effectiveness of a meditation intervention on increasing
mindfulness and meaning in life within a population of college students. Participants (N …

Abstract Objective The Philadelphia Mindfulness Scale's (PHLMS) psychometric properties,
theoretical assumptions, convergent validity, and relationships to symptom, happiness and …

Mental health problems among college students are increasingly prominent. The negative
effects of emotional distress on college students' mental health have been supported …

Limited evidence showed that impulsivity is negatively related to life satisfaction and
wellbeing; however, the mechanisms underlying this relationship remain unclear. We aimed …

Alcohol consumption among young adult college students represents a significant public
health problem. The presence of alcohol-related cues in drinkers' environments can trigger …

Purpose Food susceptibility refers to an individual's thoughts, feelings, and motivations
when highly palatable foods are available. Mindfulness, or the practice of paying attention …

In college counseling centers across the county, students' needs for services are far
exceeding available resources. This leads centers to engage in creative problem solving …