Special Issues

Mindfulness and Emotion Regulation in Diverse Contexts

Submission Deadline: 31 December 2024 View: 224 Submit to Special Issue

Guest Editors

Rebecca Y. M. Cheung: Associate Professor, School of Psychologyand Clinical Language Sciences, University of Reading
Yen Na Cherry Yum: Associate Professor, Department of Special Education and Counselling, The Education University of Hong Kong

Summary

The practice of mindfulness and emotion regulation is useful, especially in times of stress. This Special Issue calls for papers that examine mindfulness and emotion regulation in mental health across diverse social-cultural contexts. We encourage a range of submissions on this topic. Quantitative approaches, including meta-analyses, applied research on interventions, development and validation of relevant measures, and longitudinal studies, are particularly welcome. Submissions might focus on the recommended topics under the Keywords section. However, the list is by no means exhaustive. We hope the Special lssue can highlight the research trends in mindfulness and emotion regulation. We also hope to provide theoretical contributions and helpful strategies for researchers and practitioners in the field.


Keywords

-Coping
-Culture
-Digital habits
-Diversity
-Emotion regulation
-Emotions
-Mental health
-Mindfulness
-Special needs

Published Papers


  • Open Access

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    The Influential Mechanisms of Theory of Mind on Prosocial Behavior and the Effect of Mindfulness Intervention

    Sisi Li, Nailiang Zhong, Qingke Guo
    International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.26, No.9, pp. 679-695, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2024.054206
    (This article belongs to the Special Issue: Mindfulness and Emotion Regulation in Diverse Contexts)
    Abstract Background: Theory of Mind (ToM) and empathy are crucial cognitive and emotional capacities that influence social interactions. While their role in promoting prosocial behavior has been established, the potential moderating effect of mindfulness on this relationship remains unexplored. Understanding these complex interactions is vital for developing effective interventions to foster prosocial behavior among college students. This study examines the influence of ToM on college students’ prosocial behavior and explores the moderating role of mindfulness in this relationship. Methods: A mixed-methods approach combining questionnaires and experimental design was employed. Study 1: A survey of 759 college… More >

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