Psychol Bull November 2012 PMID 22582738

The psychological effects of meditation: a meta-analysis.

Peter Sedlmeier, Juliane Eberth, Marcus Schwarz, Doreen Zimmermann, Frederik Haarig, Sonia Jaeger, Sonja Kunze

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Several discussions mention the conflicting findings from different meta-analyses, such as one noting the disappearance of effects when compared to active controls and another highlighting the greater impact of Transcendental Meditation. The tone ranges from skepticism to curiosity, with words like 'disappears', 'greater effect', and 'based on sources' illustrating the mixed sentiments and scientific references that drive the overall neutral evaluation.

AgreementNeither agree nor disagree

The discussions show mixed opinions, with some posts questioning the validity of the meta-analysis and others referencing supportive studies, leading to a neutral overall agreement.

InterestModerate interest

Many posts express curiosity about meditation's effects, especially highlighting new research findings, indicating moderate interest.

EngagementNeutral engagement

Posts include summaries of different studies and personal reflections, but lack deep technical analysis or extensive discussions, suggesting a moderate level of engagement.

ImpactNeutral impact

The discussions reference multiple studies and broader implications such as mindfulness and brain activity, but do not claim profound societal impact, resulting in a neutral score.

Abstract in brief

  • This meta-analysis reviews the psychological effects of meditation on nonclinical adult groups, mainly focusing on empirical studies, but many were excluded due to methodological issues.
  • Overall, meditation shows medium effect sizes in improving emotionality, relationships, attention, and cognitive functions, with stronger effects on emotional and relational issues and weaker on cognitive measures.
  • The findings suggest that long-term meditation experience only partially explains psychological benefits, highlighting the need for more precise theories and measurement tools to better understand how and why meditation works.

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Transcendental Meditation UK
@TM_meditationGB · X

Meta-analysis of 30 studies at Chemnitz University, Germany... TM has a greater effect than mindfulness or other meditation techniques reducing negative emotions, trait anxiety, neuroticism, & increasing self-realisation https://t.co/PaXRQHtKlP https://t.co/YuJkPl2OYX

Dec 14, 2022 · 7 likes · 3 shares · 1,735 followers View post →
Andre Buchheim
@AndreBuchheim · X

Prof. Scobel zu Achtsamkeit, der Trilogie 2. Teil: https://t.co/5c4LX0dMrV

Jul 13, 2023 · 3 likes · 1 share · 2,520 followers View post →
insanlık hali
@insanlikk_hali · X

The psychological effects of meditation: A meta-analysis. https://t.co/bA9T8Rpwfe

Jul 17, 2020 · 2 likes · 475 followers View post →
Carbonisotope12
@5r0n6W1tchu · X

Achtsamkeit - was dabei im Gehirn passiert | Gert Scobel https://t.co/RUKOyiSmaL via @YouTube Teil 2

Jan 30, 2020 · 1 like · 517 followers View post →
Birgit S - mag eine bunte Welt
@scheerenberger · X

Achtsamkeit – was dabei im Gehirn passiert | Gert Scobel https://t.co/5jQy7r7Xmg via @YouTube

Nov 2, 2020 · 4,369 followers View post →
Andre Buchheim
@AndreBuchheim · X

RT @AndreBuchheim: Prof. Scobel zu Achtsamkeit, der Trilogie 2. Teil: https://t.co/5c4LX0dMrV

Jul 14, 2023 · 1 share · 2,520 followers View post →

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✌ Silva Arnemann
@SilvaAtTwitta · X

"Menschen verbringen gut 50 % ihres gesamten wachen also bewussten Lebens in diesem zustand des abgelenkt und verträumt sein" https://t.co/OJEhsL2XR4

Jan 4, 2025 · 1,244 followers View post →
Sekto
@doubt_everythng · X

https://t.co/sjoKwTW2mr Metaanalysis of 163 meditation studies: only 10 had active control (active: do sth, vs passive: do nothing). When active control is compared to meditation, the positive effect of meditation disappears, suggesting the effect of meditation is due to placebo

May 6, 2024 · 49 followers View post →
Andre Buchheim
@AndreBuchheim · X

RT @AndreBuchheim: Prof. Scobel zu Achtsamkeit, der Trilogie 2. Teil: https://t.co/5c4LX0dMrV

Jul 14, 2023 · 1 share · 2,520 followers View post →
Andre Buchheim
@AndreBuchheim · X

Prof. Scobel zu Achtsamkeit, der Trilogie 2. Teil: https://t.co/5c4LX0dMrV

Jul 13, 2023 · 3 likes · 1 share · 2,520 followers View post →
TM in Bethesda
@TMcenterBethesd · X

RT @TM_meditationGB: Meta-analysis of 30 studies at Chemnitz University, Germany... TM has a greater effect than mindfulness or other medit…

Dec 14, 2022 · 3 shares · 389 followers View post →
Rafael de la Puente
@RdelaPuente · X

Metanálisis de 30 estudios en la Universidad de Chemnitz, Alemania... Meditación Trascendental tiene efecto mayor que Mindfulness u otras técnicas de meditación al reducir emociones negativas, rasgos de ansiedad, neuroticismo, y aumenta la autorrealización https://t.co/9Qab6EJ0TU https://t.co/ysHrqlCLHN

Dec 14, 2022 · 1,083 followers View post →
Ann Mayer
@annmayeremail · X

RT @TM_meditationGB: Meta-analysis of 30 studies at Chemnitz University, Germany... TM has a greater effect than mindfulness or other medit…

Dec 14, 2022 · 3 shares · 164 followers View post →
Transcendental Meditation UK
@TM_meditationGB · X

Meta-analysis of 30 studies at Chemnitz University, Germany... TM has a greater effect than mindfulness or other meditation techniques reducing negative emotions, trait anxiety, neuroticism, & increasing self-realisation https://t.co/PaXRQHtKlP https://t.co/YuJkPl2OYX

Dec 14, 2022 · 7 likes · 3 shares · 1,735 followers View post →
Bernd Rauner
@BerndRauner · X

Achtsamkeit – was dabei im Gehirn passiert | Gert Scobel https://t.co/DqBOUj7AcA via @YouTube

Jul 24, 2021 · 16 followers View post →
Gedankenmeer
@sonnerja · X

Achtsamkeit – was dabei im Gehirn passiert | Gert Scobel https://t.co/o6NuFjxPBz via @YouTube

Mar 1, 2021 · 638 followers View post →
Birgit S - mag eine bunte Welt
@scheerenberger · X

Achtsamkeit – was dabei im Gehirn passiert | Gert Scobel https://t.co/5jQy7r7Xmg via @YouTube

Nov 2, 2020 · 4,369 followers View post →
insanlık hali
@insanlikk_hali · X

The psychological effects of meditation: A meta-analysis. https://t.co/bA9T8Rpwfe

Jul 17, 2020 · 2 likes · 475 followers View post →
Künga Legpa
@drukpakuen · X

#Achtsamkeit – was dabei im Gehirn passiert | Gert Scobel https://t.co/vneHNtnyxO

Feb 9, 2020 · 446 followers View post →
Julius E.R.
@Julius_E_R · X

Was der #Klimawandel u.a. auch mit dem Aspekt der #Achtsamkeit zu tun hat, beschreibt #GertScobel in seinem 2. Teil über Achtsamkeit sehr tiefgründig und auf Quellen basierend auf YouTube. #GertScobel #globalwarming #klimawandel #Awareness https://t.co/SVfFgww17l

Jan 30, 2020 · 72 followers View post →
Carbonisotope12
@5r0n6W1tchu · X

Achtsamkeit - was dabei im Gehirn passiert | Gert Scobel https://t.co/RUKOyiSmaL via @YouTube Teil 2

Jan 30, 2020 · 1 like · 517 followers View post →
mu22le
@mu22le · X

@g3p5 olistico e ayurveda non sono sullo stesso piano della meditazione i cui effetti sono abbastanza ben documentati (e.g. https://t.co/Vs8qVgTmud e relative referenze)

Oct 18, 2019 · 41 followers View post →