The Effects of Clinical Meditation Programs on Stress and Well-Being

Seekircher, Julia; Burgard, Tanja; Bošnjak, Michael

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“…Seekircher and colleagues (2023, this issue) investigate the effects of meditation interventions on stress and well-being in RCTs of clinical populations. In line with a previous meta-analysis on the topic, the authors find that participants randomized to meditation interventions showed lower levels of perceived stress.…”

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Hotspots in Psychology – 2023 Edition

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Wedderhoff

Bošnjak

2023

Zeitschrift für Psychologie

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The aim of the seventh edition of the Hotspots in Psychology series is to address hotspots topics in psychology and related areas with the help of research synthesis and Big Data methods for large-scale applications. Above this, methodological advances in research synthesis are presented that are relevant for any subfield of psychology.Substantive issues using large-scale data or metaanalysis are addressed by the following two papers:An overview on a practical aspect relevant for each research synthesis is given by Burgard and Bittermann (2023, this issue). The systematic review introduces literature screening tools that allow reducing the workload in research syntheses. The tools have in common that machine learning and natural language processing are used to semiautomate decision-making in the screening process. The evidence on the performance of screening automation tools known from 21 previous applications is summarized. In comparison to sampling records randomly, active screening with prioritization approximately halves the screening workload.Seekircher and colleagues (2023, this issue) investigate the effects of meditation interventions on stress and wellbeing in RCTs of clinical populations. In line with a previous meta-analysis on the topic, the authors find that participants randomized to meditation interventions showed lower levels of perceived stress. Above this and in contrast to the former study, the meta-analysis reveals higher levels of subjective well-being for participants of meditation interventions compared to active comparison groups. Overall, the meta-analysis provides evidence for the benefit of using meditation interventions as a complementary treatment for chronically ill patients.Methodological advances in the area of research synthesis methods are the focus of the following four papers:A valuable data source for many big data applications are web data, as social media or trace data. Whether the

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2023

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“…Community resources that could address some of the mental health needs of Ukrainian teens were rarely mentioned by our participants or were described as desirable but not currently available for their children, Parent resilience strategies in supporting their children and their own wellbeing Many of the resilience strategies that helped our parent participants to support their children and support themselves are known from the literature and include physical activity, time outdoors, a sense of parental duty and philanthropy (Borgonovi, 2008;Childress et al, 2023;Fullana et al, 2020;Hui et al, 2020). Several participants found strength in religion or philosophy (Pargament et al, 2000;Van Tongeren et al, 2019), and some participants were aware of and/or practiced therapeutic techniques, like meditation and CBT (Seekircher et al, 2023;Wesner et al, 2019). Others found refuge in their work, household chores, or small pleasures, like having a cup of coffee the morning (Fullana et al, 2020).…”

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Understanding ways to support teens and parents affected by Russia–Ukraine war

Lopatovska,

Coan

2024

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PurposeThe study explored how information institutions can support the resilience of parents of adolescents affected by the Russia–Ukraine war. Ukrainian parents are facing major challenges of supporting their teenagers through a difficult developmental phase while also “buffering” their war-related hardships. By supporting parents, information institutions can also support children.Design/methodology/approachFifteen parents were interviewed about mental health challenges and resources that are helpful and/or missing from their support systems. Recordings of participant narratives were analyzed using the qualitative thematic analysis technique.FindingsThe findings indicate that both teens and parents rely on internal resilience skills, family, friends and community resources to support themselves. However, a number of additional resources could be offered by information institutions, including content for (1) teens on developing skills in communication, interpersonal relationships, problem solving and academic pursuits; (2) parents on child development and opportunities in their host countries; both groups on (3) both groups on mental health first aid and safe spaces to meet peers. The study recommendations will be of interest to information professionals working with families, especially families affected by disasters.Research limitations/implicationsThe study relied on a small convenience sample of participants.Practical implicationsStudy recommendations would be of interest to information professionals who develop and provide services to families affected by natural and manmade disasters.Social implicationsStudy recommendations improve understanding of the (potential) role of information institutions and libraries in strengthening family and community resilience.Originality/valueThe study offers a rare insight into experiences of war-affect families and provides evidence-driven recommendations for information institutions to support family and community resilience.

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The Effects of Clinical Meditation Programs on Stress and Well-Being

Cited by 2 publications

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Hotspots in Psychology – 2023 Edition

Hotspots in Psychology – 2023 Edition

Understanding ways to support teens and parents affected by Russia–Ukraine war

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