Appl Psychol Health Well Being August 2022 PMID 35538557

The effects of body scan meditation: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Ruochen Gan, Liuyi Zhang, Shulin Chen

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What people are saying

Discussions reflect a balanced perspective, with users agreeing that the study indicates limited benefits of body scan meditation, as shown by phrases like 'small effects' and 'low quality of existing studies,' while also expressing curiosity or skepticism about practical applications, evident in questions about traditional meditation techniques and their real-world significance.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge and support the article's conclusion that body scan meditation has limited effects and highlights methodological concerns.

InterestModerate interest

Posts show moderate interest, with some users questioning the practical significance of the findings or seeking more details.

EngagementNeutral engagement

Comments are somewhat superficial, mainly referencing the publication without deep analysis or discussion of broader implications.

ImpactModerate impact

The overall tone suggests the publication may influence future research or practices but remains cautious about its immediate impact.

Abstract in brief

  • This study reviews and analyzes the effects of body scan meditation, a simplified part of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), and finds that it has only small effects on mindfulness compared to passive controls.
  • Although long-term body scan practices have low dropout rates, the overall quality of existing studies is low, and there is significant variability among the results.
  • The findings suggest that practicing just body scan meditation alone is not sufficiently effective to produce meaningful health-related benefits.

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@yuchrszk いつも勉強させていただいております 先日ボディスキャンに関する研究をチラ見しまして、慈悲の瞑想の方が良さげな雰囲気でしたが実際どうなんですかね? "The effects of body scan meditation: A systematic review and meta-analysis" https://t.co/8yxgyzG9JO

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@zxc26977367 · X

@yuchrszk いつも勉強させていただいております 先日ボディスキャンに関する研究をチラ見しまして、慈悲の瞑想の方が良さげな雰囲気でしたが実際どうなんですかね? "The effects of body scan meditation: A systematic review and meta-analysis" https://t.co/8yxgyzG9JO

May 23, 2022 · 54 followers View post →