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  1. 1. How Does it Feel to be Connected with Nature? A Qualitative Study of Meditation Practitioners in Sweden.

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Romane Louise Aurélie Yang; [2023]
    Keywords : meditation; connectedness with nature; mindfulness; human-nature relationship; Buddhism; Sweden; sustainability science; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : For the past centuries, human-nature relationships have deteriorated into a drastic disconnection, characterized by a lack of compassion for nature and insufficient action for mitigating environmental degradation. This study investigates connectedness with nature (CWN) among regular meditation practitioners. READ MORE

  3. 2. Neural and Psychological Effects of Compassion Training: A Systematic Review

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

    Author : Agnieszka Chrystowska; [2022]
    Keywords : compassion; meditation; mental training; neuroimaging;

    Abstract : Compassion is an affective state and comprises recognition of the suffering of others and a motivation to help them. Studies have indicated that compassion is trainable and compassion training based on contemplative practice has beneficial effects on well-being. READ MORE

  4. 3. Calm in chaos: a systematic review of the impact of mindfulness meditation on mental health during the covid-19 pandemic

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

    Author : Mathilda Jagendal; [2022]
    Keywords : mindfulness meditation; mindfulness intervention; covid-19 pandemic; mental health; mental well-being;

    Abstract : The COVID-19 pandemic left no one unaffected as it spread across the world and changed the lives of billions of people. The pandemic has not only resulted in physical sickness and death, but also increased mental health issues due to fear, uncertainty, and social isolation. READ MORE

  5. 4. Effects of a Mobile Phone-based Mindfulness Intervention for Teachers, and how Mindfulness Trait Correlates with Stress, Wellbeing, Burnout, and Compassion

    University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för hälsa och välfärd

    Author : Robin Andersson; [2020]
    Keywords : burnout; compassion; smartphone mindfulness intervention; stress; teacher; wellbeing; Lärare; Medkänsla; Mobil-baserad mindfulness intervention; Stress; Utbrändhet; Välmående;

    Abstract : Abstract Objectives The aim of the study was to examine effects of mindfulness on stress, wellbeing, compassion and burnout, conducting a brief mobile phone-based mindfulness intervention on teachers. Methods Fifty-five teachers from private and public schools, including pre-school, elementary school, middleschool, secondary- and upper secondary school and adult education school was recruited. READ MORE

  6. 5. Socio-Affective Moral Enhancement : A Cognitive Neuroscientific Perspective

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

    Author : Daniel Sadeghi-Tari; [2019]
    Keywords : moral enhancement; moral neuroenhancement; moral cognitive neuroscience; oxytocin; MDMA; compassion meditation; socio-affective;

    Abstract : .... READ MORE