A searchable index of real negative results, null findings, and replication failures from the published literature — so you can learn what didn't work before repeating it.
WASTE indexes published research — it does not host or republish full papers. Each entry is a metadata record (title, authors, DOI) compiled from open scholarly databases, with the abstract shown in full only where the paper is openly licensed (e.g. Creative Commons); otherwise a short excerpt is shown for reference under fair use. WASTE classifies each work by failure type; classifications are automated and approximate.
28 results in Negative / Null Result Report for "mindfulness"
Rebecca Erwin Wells, Rebecca Burch, Randall H. Paulsen et al. · 2014 · Headache The Journal of Head and Face Pain
OBJECTIVE: Our objective was to assess the safety, feasibility, and effects of the standardized 8-week mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) course in adults with migraines. BACKGROUND: Stress is a well-known trigger for headaches.…
Catherine Crane, Rebecca Crane, Catrin Eames et al. · 2014 · Behaviour Research and Therapy
Few empirical studies have explored the associations between formal and informal mindfulness home practice and outcome in Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT). In this study ninety-nine participants randomised to MBCT in a multi-centre randomised controlled trial completed self-reported ratings of home practice over 7 treatment weeks. Recurrence of Major Depression was assessed immediately after treatment, and at 3, 6, 9, and 12-months post-treatment. Results identified a significant association between mean daily duration of formal home practice and outcome and additionally indicated th
Emily A. P. Haigh, Michael Moore, Todd B. Kashdan et al. · 2010 · Assessment
Langer's theory of mindfulness proposes that a mindful person seeks out and produces novelty, is attentive to context, and is flexible in thought and behavior. In three independent studies, the factor structure of the Langer…
Tammi R. A. Kral, Kaley Davis, Cole Korponay et al. · 2022 · Science Advances
Studies purporting to show changes in brain structure following the popular, 8-week mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) course are widely referenced despite major methodological limitations. Here, we present findings from a large, combined dataset of two, three-arm randomized controlled trials with active and waitlist (WL) control groups. Meditation-naïve participants ( n = 218) completed structural magnetic resonance imaging scans during two visits: baseline and postintervention period. After baseline, participants were randomly assigned to WL ( n = 70), an 8-week MBSR program ( n = 75)
Nienke M. Siebelink, Susan M. Bögels, Anne Speckens et al. · 2021 · Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry
BACKGROUND: Family mindfulness-based intervention (MBI) for child attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) targets child self-control, parenting and parental mental health, but its effectiveness is still unclear. METHODS: MindChamp…
Yi‐Ping Phoebe Chen, Ulrich Kirk, Suzanne Dikker · 2022 · Frontiers in Psychology
In recent years, the possible benefits of mindfulness meditation have sparked much public and academic interest. Mindfulness emphasizes cultivating awareness of our immediate experience and has been associated with compassion, empathy, and various other prosocial traits. However, neurobiological evidence pertaining to the prosocial benefits of mindfulness in social settings is sparse. In this study, we investigate neural correlates of trait mindful awareness during naturalistic dyadic interactions, using both intra-brain and inter-brain measures. We used the Muse headset, a portable electroenc
Kober M, Livingston JA, Barrick C et al. · 2026 · Journal of holistic nursing : official journal of the American Holistic Nurses' Association
Background: Emergency department (ED) nurses are routinely exposed to high-stress clinical environments, increasing their risk for burnout and emotional exhaustion. In holistic nursing, self-care is viewed as a professional and ethical…
Yaemrattanakul W, Manachamni K, Ruangrattanapong J et al. · 2026 · BMC psychology
Background Healthcare undergraduate students often face high cognitive and emotional stress, negatively affecting their working memory and well-being. Mindfulness-based practices, such as sitting meditation and body scan, are proposed to…
Piguet C, Celen Z, Meuleman B et al. · 2025 · Depression and anxiety
Adolescence is marked by major puberty-induced changes including increased reactivity to stress and a peak incidence of mental disorders. The implementation of early interventions during this developmental period is essential to prevent…
Kral TR, Davis K, Korponay C et al. · 2021 · Preprint
Studies purporting to show changes in brain structure following the popular, eight-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) course are widely referenced despite major methodological limitations. Here, we present findings from a…
Wang Y, Wang S, Lin J et al. · 2026 · Journal of affective disorders
Objective The current study aimed to explore the effectiveness and mechanisms of mindfulness on alleviating both immediate and delayed negative interpretation biases (NIB). Method A total of 105 college students (female: 84.62 %, age:…
Vranceanu AM, Szapary C, Crean M et al. · 2026 · The Gerontologist
Background and objectives We tested the feasibility and preliminary effects of the Mindfulness Self-Compassionate Care (MASC) program for dementia caregivers' stress triggered by the care recipients' neuropsychiatric symptoms. Research…
Ballal Y, Chaudhuri J · 2026 · Preprint
Abstract Brief Self-Compassion Training (BSCT) is a short, structured intervention that promotes self-kindness, mindfulness, and emotional resilience. These competencies are particularly important for first-year medical students, who…
Chen W, Zhou Y, Wang M et al. · 2026 · Acta psychologica
This study aimed to explore the impact of calligraphy training on the emotional well-being of college students，as well as the mediating roles of state mindfulness and rumination in this relationship, using a cross-sectional design (N =…
Yurttutan S, Geçkil E · 2026 · Journal of pediatric nursing
Aim This study aimed to evaluate the effects of a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program on depression, anxiety, stress, and hopelessness among parents of children with autism (Autism Spectrum Disorder [ASD]). Method A…
Matsumoto N, Fujino M, Sekine H et al. · 2026 · Memory (Hove, England)
Researchers have suggested that interoception can trigger the retrieval of autobiographical memories or influence the subjective sense of retrieval mode (e.g., involuntary or voluntary). This study examined whether four sessions of…
Lovern A, Watson M, Hollis A et al. · 2026 · AANA journal
Resident registered nurse anesthetists (RRNAs) face high levels of depression, anxiety, and stress (DAS) due to the academic, clinical, and financial demands of graduate anesthesia education. Nature-based mindfulness, which integrates…
Zhan S, Zhang D, Ou Y · 2026 · Frontiers in psychology
Trauma-related distress in adult women often extends beyond posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to include depressive symptoms and dissociation, yet the roles of mindfulness and self-compassion across these symptom domains remain…
Ming X, Liu H, Yang J et al. · 2026 · Applied psychology. Health and well-being
Prior studies suggest that mindfulness interventions are viable for alleviating insomnia; however, the potential bidirectional link between mindfulness and insomnia warrants a longitudinal study. This study investigates the bidirectional…
Kim E, Laine TH, Lee Y · 2025 · Acta psychologica
The purpose of this study was to examine whether cognitive restructuring and mindfulness-based meditation would alleviate stress and anxiety induced by a social VR-based TSST within StressMeta, the platform that we developed. Additionally,…
Siffredi V, Liverani MC, Fernandez NB et al. · 2025 · Child: care, health and development
Background Very preterm (VPT) adolescents show executive and socio-emotional difficulties that persist into adulthood. Beneficial effect of mindfulness-based intervention (MBI) has been found in VPT young adolescents immediately after the…
sara hasani, abolghasem mehrinezhad, Roshanak khodabakhsh pirkalani · 2020 · مجله علوم روانشناختی
Background: Obsessive-compulsive disorder is one of the most common and disabling psychological disorders. Many studies have investigated the effectiveness of mindfulness and exposure on the improvement of obsessive-compulsive disorder, but the key question is which of the two combinations of exposure, mindfulness, and mindfulness of exposure is most effective on obsessive-compulsive disorder in women? Aims: To compare the effects of exposure, mindfulness and mindfulness-exposure consciousness on combined obsessive-compulsive disorder in Arak women. Method: This was a quasi-experimental study
Prof. Adel M. ElAdl · 2023 · المجلة الدولية للعلوم التربوية والتكنولوجية والتنمية
: This study aimed to identify the adequacy of mindfulness among university students, and its relationship to digital citizenship. To achieve that goal, the researcher used the descriptive, correlational, comparative approach. The study…
Villalón López, Escaffi-Schwarz · 2026 · Journal of medical Internet research
Parental burnout is an underrecognized syndrome characterized by emotional exhaustion, detachment from children, and reduced parental efficacy. It is associated with sleep disturbance, addictive behaviors, suicidal ideation, and increased…
Rezaiyan A, Sohrabi Z, Ramezani N et al. · 2026 · Journal of education and health promotion
Background Pregnancy is associated with a wide range of physiologic and psychologic changes that could affect a mother's body image and maternal-fetal attachment. One of the presented interventions regarding body image and maternal fetal…
ّForough Farshidmanesh, Hosein Davoudi, Hasan Heidari et al. · 2019 · Taḥqīqāt-i ̒Ulūm-i Raftārī
Aim and Background: Many women begin their marital life with high intimate relationships, but with time, these intimate relationships are becoming less and more difficult, and it is just when then couple burnout has begun. The purpose of this study was to comparison of the effectiveness of mindfulness education and Emotional Focused Therapy (EFT) on couple intimacy, commitment and happiness women with couple burnout. Methods and Materials: The semi-experimental study was performed as pretest-posttest with a control group. The population included all women with couple burnout who was referred t
Kim M, Owens R, Tucker S et al. · 2026 · The Journal of nursing administration
Objective Evaluate the short-term effectiveness of interventions to address nurse leader resilience and well-being. Background Nurse leaders face unique stressors in their role. Evidence-based, feasible interventions are urgently needed.…
Akbeniz A, Baransel ES · 2026 · Preprint
Abstract Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program on premenstrual symptom severity, pre-pregnancy fear of childbirth, and psychological well-being in women experiencing…