Does mindfulness training improve cognitive abilities? A systematic review of neuropsychological findings.

By A. Chiesa, R. Calati, Alessandro Serretti. Clinical Psychology Review, 2011

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Subfields: Clinical Psychology, Cognitive Neuroscience, Experimental and Cognitive Psychology

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Meditation, Mindfulness, and Attention: a Meta-analysis (2021, background): “Though the improvements in updating were not hypothesized to emerge in the meta-analysis, this finding mirrors conclusions made by Chiesa et al. (2011). This result is not surprising, particularly for OM meditation, given the meditation style underscores expanding awareness. However, meditators prac”
Mechanisms of Mindfulness Training: Monitor and Acceptance Theory (MAT) (2016, background): “Over the course of mindfulness training, sustained attention also improves as the ability to maintain contact with present-moment experience develops (Chiesa et al., 2011).”
Associations Between Mindfulness, Psychological Well-Being, and Subjective Well-Being with Respect to Contemplative Practice (2014, neutral): “Despite growing evidence supporting this link and the general salutary nature of mindfulness (Chisea and Serreti 2009; Chiesa et al. 2011; Grossman et al. 2004; Hofmann et al. 2010), the nature of the relationship between these multidimensional constructs remains unclear.”
The emerging role of Buddhism in clinical psychology: Toward effective integration. (2014, neutral): “…sleep disorder, and substance-use disorders, to HIV, coronary heart disease, chronic pain, fibromyalgia, and cancer (for recent reviews, see Chiesa et al., 2011; Chiesa & Serretti, 2011; de Vibe, Bjørndal, Tipton, Hammerstrøm, & Kowalski, 2012; Eberth, & Sedlmeier, 2012; Fjorback, Arendt,…”
Benefits of mindfulness at work: the role of mindfulness in emotion regulation, emotional exhaustion, and job satisfaction. (2013, background): “Given extant experimental research showing that mindfulness training improves cognitive functioning (Chiesa, Calati, & Serretti, 2011), it may thus be fruitful to examine the link of mindfulness with job performance in future research (see also Dane, 2011; Glomb et al., 2011).”
Mindfulness‐based interventions for improving cognition, academic achievement, behavior, and socioemotional functioning of primary and secondary school students (2017, background): “Evidence suggests that mindfulness can enhance various aspects of attention or affect brain structure in areas related to attention (Carmody, 2009; Chiesa et al., 2011; Napoli et al., 2005).”
Efficacy of Mindfulness-Based Interventions for Attention and Executive Function in Children and Adolescents—a Systematic Review (2017, background): “The results to date are promising, especially coupled with a systematic literature review showing efficacy of mindfulness practices at enhancing cognitive abilities in adults (Chiesa et al. 2011).”
Mindfulness to Enhance Athletic Performance: Theoretical Considerations and Possible Impact Mechanisms (2012, background): “– Bare attention facet of mindfulness practice: Mindfulness practice (the bare attention facet) improves attentional and perceptual-cognitive skills directly (Chambers et al. 2008; Chiesa et al. 2011; Ortner et al. 2007).”