The Psychological Benefits of Mindfulness Meditation on Emotional Regulation

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  • Mursaleen Dr. Mehwish Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Karachi. m.mursaleen@uok.edu.pk Author
  • Khan Dr. Benish Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, Hamdard University Author
  • Sohail Shehzeen MPhil Scholar, Department of Psychology, University of Karachi Author
  • Batool Zohra PhD Scholar, Institute of Professional Psychology (IPP), Bahria University Author
  • Khan Asma Behavior Therapist, Psychologist, & Career Counselor at Quaid-e-Azam Rangers, Special Children School, Karachi Author
  • Saeed Hira MA Psychology & Advance Diploma in Clinical Psychology (ADCP), University of Karachi Author

Keywords:

Emotional Regulation, Mindfulness Meditation, Psychology, Mental Health

Abstract

This research paper investigates the mental blessings of mindfulness meditation on emotional law, exploring its cognitive and neural mechanisms. Emotional law is essential for intellectual fitness, influencing people' potential to manage strain and navigate social interactions. This studies paper makes use of a randomized controlled trial involving one hundred fifty numerous individuals, comparing a mindfulness meditation organization to a manipulate organization engaged in rest activities over eight weeks. Pre- and post-intervention exams blanketed self-record measures of emotional law, mindfulness, and neuroimaging to study adjustments in mind interest. Results are tested big improvements in emotional regulation for the mindfulness organization, mediated through greater attention control and self-awareness, along with observable neural adjustments inclusive of elevated prefrontal cortex activation and decreased amygdala reactivity. This study contributes to the existing literature by using supplying empirical evidence assisting mindfulness meditation as an effective intervention for improving emotional regulation and highlights its implications for therapeutic practices, public health techniques, and academic settings. The findings underscore the importance of mindfulness as a device for selling mental properly-being and resilience, paving the manner for destiny research on its lengthy-term results and programs throughout numerous populations. In quick, this looks at gives a comprehensive information of the way mindfulness meditation influences emotional regulation, contributing to the developing frame of proof on its psychological benefits.

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2024-09-01

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