February 2013 PMID 23382709

Neural mechanisms of attentional control in mindfulness meditation.

Peter Malinowski

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Peak: 6 in Sep 2020
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Discussions revolve around the article's focus on attentional control and neural mechanisms, with comments like 'this paper is on the right trail' and 'they nailed it,' indicating agreement and interest. Some posts highlight the scientific explanation, such as 'increases the efficiency of attentional functions,' showing engagement. Overall, the tone blends support, curiosity, and recognition of the research's significance, demonstrating a moderate but meaningful influence on readers' understanding of mindfulness meditation.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions express support for the article's emphasis on meditation's neural and attentional benefits, with some explicitly stating they believe it confirms prior assumptions.

InterestModerate interest

Participants show moderate curiosity, with some calling the article 'important' or recommending reading it, indicating engagement but not high enthusiasm.

EngagementModerate engagement

The posts include personal reflections, references to neural mechanisms, and calls for understanding meditation’s true nature, reflecting varied but consistent engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions suggest the article influences perceptions about meditation and neuroscience, potentially shaping future attitudes and research directions.

Abstract in brief

  • The article explores how mindfulness meditation enhances attentional control by improving the brain's ability to allocate mental resources more effectively, which benefits early processing stages and overall attention.
  • It discusses the brain networks involved in different attentional functions during meditation and suggests that these neural changes help improve emotional regulation and focus.
  • The review emphasizes that understanding these neural mechanisms can help develop better mindfulness-based interventions for conditions like eating disorders and ADHD.]

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Dr Charlotte: Psychologist/Mindfulness/Yoga Tchr
@MYMindfulyoga · X

Mindfulness develops attention along with many other cognitive abilities. Article: #Neural mechanisms of attention control in #mindfulness #meditation https://t.co/wV6ChAFlVt https://t.co/BXneTSBxrz

Nov 6, 2019 · 8 likes · 4 shares · 618 followers View post →
Oscar Lecuona oscarlecuona@bsky.social
@lecuona_oscar · X

Modelos teóricos testables y testados: https://t.co/p01zetXlCr https://t.co/qYDH7tn0cW https://t.co/SOPNK7BM7f https://t.co/R8LTkOivrH https://t.co/yJYSUYqvt0 https://t.co/Ih9u9T2Ebg

Jan 26, 2023 · 3 likes · 430 followers View post →
Psicólogo Celestino González-Fernández ψ
@Tecnoestres · X

Procesos de Atención y sus correlatos neuronales. Fuente: Frontiers in Neuroscience. “Neural Mechanisms of attentional control in #Mindfulness Meditation”. Peter Malinowski #CGFPsicología. https://t.co/q1NvelGxO0

Sep 19, 2020 · 2 likes · 1 share · 2,904 followers View post →
Psicólogo Celestino González-Fernández ψ
@Tecnoestres · X

Frontiers in Neuroscience. “Neural Mechanisms of attentional control in #Mindfulness Meditation”. Peter Malinowski #CGFPsicología. https://t.co/KZnkDoJMpI

Sep 19, 2020 · 2 likes · 1 share · 2,904 followers View post →
Psicólogo Celestino González-Fernández ψ
@Tecnoestres · X

⁦⁦⁦⁦@FrontiersIn⁩ | Neural mechanisms of attentional control in #mindfulness meditation | Frontiers in Neuroscience #CGFPsicología. https://t.co/Yp93qoQ9Ic

Sep 22, 2020 · 2 likes · 2,904 followers View post →
Jody
@Kalieezchild · X

@rskudesia @karanvasudeva I’m likely nowhere near as well-read, knowledgable or familiar as you are on the subject, but I feel like this paper is on the right trail more than any other I’ve encountered: https://t.co/FULG1M0Cps

Jun 1, 2022 · 2 likes · 1,579 followers View post →

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Oscar Lecuona oscarlecuona@bsky.social
@lecuona_oscar · X

Modelos teóricos testables y testados: https://t.co/p01zetXlCr https://t.co/qYDH7tn0cW https://t.co/SOPNK7BM7f https://t.co/R8LTkOivrH https://t.co/yJYSUYqvt0 https://t.co/Ih9u9T2Ebg

Jan 26, 2023 · 3 likes · 430 followers View post →
Jody
@Kalieezchild · X

@rskudesia @karanvasudeva I’m likely nowhere near as well-read, knowledgable or familiar as you are on the subject, but I feel like this paper is on the right trail more than any other I’ve encountered: https://t.co/FULG1M0Cps

Jun 1, 2022 · 2 likes · 1,579 followers View post →
Jody
@Kalieezchild · X

@Jayarava I think they nailed it in this publication: https://t.co/FULG1M0Cps

May 1, 2022 · 1,579 followers View post →
Jody
@Kalieezchild · X

@Meaningness I swear by this neurobabble: https://t.co/FULG1M0Cps

Feb 7, 2022 · 1,579 followers View post →
Jody
@Kalieezchild · X

When you want to know what meditation REALLY is: https://t.co/FULG1M0Cps

Feb 2, 2022 · 1,579 followers View post →
Jody
@Kalieezchild · X

Meditation is about developing attentional skill. The sooner we understand this, the sooner we’ll be free of the mystical ideas that are used as the basis of grifting. https://t.co/FULG1M0Cps https://t.co/h7yciMg3SM

Dec 7, 2021 · 1 like · 1,579 followers View post →
Jody
@Kalieezchild · X

"Evidence gained with a variety of … approaches clearly indicates that mindfulness meditation increases the efficiency of attentional functions, reflected in performance increases as well as changes in neural activity and underlying neural architecture.” https://t.co/PKsBLebCMn

Sep 15, 2021 · 1,579 followers View post →
Jody
@Kalieezchild · X

@rskudesia @chagmed I believe this paper establishes the idea that meditation is primarily an attentional activity. https://t.co/FULG1M0Cps

May 5, 2021 · 1,579 followers View post →
Psicólogo Celestino González-Fernández ψ
@Tecnoestres · X

⁦⁦⁦⁦@FrontiersIn⁩ | Neural mechanisms of attentional control in #mindfulness meditation | Frontiers in Neuroscience #CGFPsicología. https://t.co/Yp93qoQ9Ic

Sep 22, 2020 · 2 likes · 2,904 followers View post →
Charles Thomas Wild
@CharlesThomasW7 · X

Neural mechanisms of attentional control in ... - https://t.co/IiaNc9p9JQ › articles › fnins.2013.00008 › full Feb 4, 2013 - Neural mechanisms of attentional control in mindfulness meditation... X-ref: Thought, New Thought, Metaphysics

Sep 22, 2020 · 349 followers View post →
Tú
@TininGonzalez · X

RT @Tecnoestres: Procesos de Atención y sus correlatos neuronales. Fuente: Frontiers in Neuroscience. “Neural Mechanisms of attentional con…

Sep 19, 2020 · 1 share · 10,443 followers View post →
Tú
@TininGonzalez · X

RT @Tecnoestres: Frontiers in Neuroscience. “Neural Mechanisms of attentional control in #Mindfulness Meditation”. Peter Malinowski #CGFPsi…

Sep 19, 2020 · 1 share · 10,443 followers View post →
Psicólogo Celestino González-Fernández ψ
@Tecnoestres · X

Frontiers in Neuroscience. “Neural Mechanisms of attentional control in #Mindfulness Meditation”. Peter Malinowski #CGFPsicología. https://t.co/KZnkDoJMpI

Sep 19, 2020 · 2 likes · 1 share · 2,904 followers View post →
Psicólogo Celestino González-Fernández ψ
@Tecnoestres · X

Procesos de Atención y sus correlatos neuronales. Fuente: Frontiers in Neuroscience. “Neural Mechanisms of attentional control in #Mindfulness Meditation”. Peter Malinowski #CGFPsicología. https://t.co/q1NvelGxO0

Sep 19, 2020 · 2 likes · 1 share · 2,904 followers View post →
Charles Thomas Wild
@CharlesThomasW7 · X

Neural mechanisms of attentional control in ... - https://t.co/IiaNc9p9JQ › articles › fnins.2013.00008 › full Feb 4, 2013 - Neural mechanisms of attentional control in mindfulness meditation.

Aug 27, 2020 · 349 followers View post →
Devon Therapy Hub
@DevonTherapyHub · X

RT @MYMindfulyoga: Mindfulness develops attention along with many other cognitive abilities. Article: #Neural mechanisms of attention cont…

Nov 8, 2019 · 4 shares · 37 followers View post →
Dr Alison Rooney
@dralisonpsych · X

RT @MYMindfulyoga: Mindfulness develops attention along with many other cognitive abilities. Article: #Neural mechanisms of attention cont…

Nov 6, 2019 · 4 shares · 1,579 followers View post →
charzie
@charzie01 · X

RT @MYMindfulyoga: Mindfulness develops attention along with many other cognitive abilities. Article: #Neural mechanisms of attention cont…

Nov 6, 2019 · 4 shares · 4,197 followers View post →
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@fillthewhole · X

RT @MYMindfulyoga: Mindfulness develops attention along with many other cognitive abilities. Article: #Neural mechanisms of attention cont…

Nov 6, 2019 · 4 shares · 7,905 followers View post →
Dr Charlotte: Psychologist/Mindfulness/Yoga Tchr
@MYMindfulyoga · X

Mindfulness develops attention along with many other cognitive abilities. Article: #Neural mechanisms of attention control in #mindfulness #meditation https://t.co/wV6ChAFlVt https://t.co/BXneTSBxrz

Nov 6, 2019 · 8 likes · 4 shares · 618 followers View post →
Jody
@Kalieezchild · X

@comradeacid But the general pathways of vision are an evolutionary template. Across individuals of the same species it runs the same, so, what meditation does *primarily* in the brain is similar, IMO. They talk about it in this review: https://t.co/FULG1LJ1xU

May 10, 2019 · 1,579 followers View post →
Jody
@Kalieezchild · X

@meditationstuff Read this: https://t.co/FULG1LJ1xU

May 10, 2019 · 1 like · 1,579 followers View post →