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000171065 100__ $$aLamas-Morales, Paulina$$uUniversidad de Zaragoza
000171065 245__ $$aEffectiveness of deconstructive meditative practices in improving mental health and well-being: a systematic review
000171065 260__ $$c2026
000171065 5060_ $$aAccess copy available to the general public$$fUnrestricted
000171065 5203_ $$aObjectives
Deconstructive meditative practices (DMPs) aim to transform the perception of the self by fostering an understanding of its constructed and impermanent nature through self-inquiry. This systematic review evaluated the effectiveness of DMPs in improving mental health and psychological well-being among adults.
Method
Following PRISMA guidelines, a comprehensive search was conducted in PubMed, PsycINFO, Scopus, and Web of Science until October 2025. Eligible studies included randomized and non-randomized trials of DMPs (e.g., Vipassana and insight meditation). The primary outcomes addressed mental health and psychological well-being, while secondary outcomes included psychological processes related to DMPs, such as mindfulness, emotion regulation, and detachment. Risk of bias was assessed using RoB 2.0 and ROBINS-I tools.
Results
Eighteen studies (n = 2457) met the inclusion criteria. Most reported significant improvements in depression, anxiety, stress, and psychological well-being, although findings varied depending on study design and intervention characteristics. Mindfulness, non-attachment, and insight were identified as possible mechanisms of change. Preliminary patterns suggest that variability in effects may be partially explained by contextual factors such as intervention duration and type of design. However, methodological heterogeneity and the limited number of randomized controlled trials limit the generalizability of the results.
Conclusions
The results suggest that DMPs may be effective in improving mental health and psychological well-being. The methodological quality of studies needs to be improved to strengthen the evidence and inform clinical applications. This review can serve as a guide to drive future studies on DMPs.
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000171065 700__ $$aGarcía-Rubio, Carlos
000171065 700__ $$0(orcid)0000-0003-0786-535X$$aBeltrán-Ruiz, María$$uUniversidad de Zaragoza
000171065 700__ $$0(orcid)0000-0002-2116-9257$$aBarceló-Soler, Alberto$$uUniversidad de Zaragoza
000171065 700__ $$0(orcid)0000-0002-1690-4130$$aLópez-Del-Hoyo, Yolanda$$uUniversidad de Zaragoza
000171065 700__ $$0(orcid)0000-0002-3797-4218$$aGarcía-Campayo, Javier$$uUniversidad de Zaragoza
000171065 7102_ $$14009$$2730$$aUniversidad de Zaragoza$$bDpto. Psicología y Sociología$$cÁrea Psicología Básica
000171065 7102_ $$11007$$2745$$aUniversidad de Zaragoza$$bDpto. Medicina, Psiqu. y Derm.$$cArea Psiquiatría
000171065 7102_ $$14009$$2735$$aUniversidad de Zaragoza$$bDpto. Psicología y Sociología$$cÁrea Psicolog.Evolut.Educac
000171065 773__ $$g(2026), [18 pp.]$$pMindfulness$$tMindfulness$$x1868-8527
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