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The effects of Transcendental Meditation on cognitive and psychological well-being

Research gap analysis derived from 4 psychology papers in our local library.

The gap

Further studies with larger sample sizes and more diverse populations are needed, - Investigation of the effects of mindfulness meditation on brain activity in different age groups, - Examination of the relationship between mindfulness meditation and other cognitive functions, such as attentional control and emotion regulation

Evidence profile

Sourced from the abstract and future-work section and stated research gap of the source papers, classified as general, drawn from work published between 2025 and 2026, spanning 4 journals. Those papers have been cited 7 times in total.

Research trend

Established — well-defined area with open sub-problems.

Supporting evidence — 4 representative gaps

Investigating the Efficacy of an Integrative Positive Psychology Intervention (PPI) in Indian College Students: An Eclectic Approach Combining Mindfulness meditation, Guided Imagery, and Gratitude Journaling (2025) · Journal of College Student Mental Health · doi
The findings from the study offer valuable insights into the implications and complexities of combined mindfulness meditation, guided imagery, and gratitude journaling interventions, underscoring the need for further investigation into tailored, holistic, and sustainable approaches to support the mental well-being of college students.
generalabstractevidence 5/5
Keywords: offer valuable insights implications complexities combined mindfulness meditation guided imagery gratitude journaling interventions underscoring need
Long-term mindfulness meditation increases occurrence of sensory and attention brain states (2025) · Frontiers in Human Neuroscience · cited 7× · doi
Further studies with larger sample sizes and more diverse populations are needed, - Investigation of the effects of mindfulness meditation on brain activity in different age groups, - Examination of the relationship between mindfulness meditation and other cognitive functions, such as attentional control and emotion regulation
generalfuture-work sectionevidence 5/5
Keywords: further studies larger sample sizes diverse populations needed
Transcendental Meditation as a Modulator of Cognitive and Psychological Well-Being (2026) · MAEDICA – a Journal of Clinical Medicine · doi
Future studies should examine the long-term effects of Transcendental Meditation on cognitive and psychological well-being. The effects of Transcendental Meditation on different populations, such as children and older adults, should be studied. The mechanisms by which Transcendental Meditation improves cognitive performance and psychological well-being should be investigated.
generalfuture-work sectionevidence 4/5
Keywords: future studies examine long-term effects transcendental meditation cognitive
Mental Health, Well-Being, and Meditative Development: A Phenomenological Study of Advanced Meditators (2026) · Mindfulness · doi
There is a lack of research on the effects of advanced meditation on mental health. The study of advanced meditation represents a new wave of research, exploring the positive and challenging states that arise with sustained practice. More research is needed to fully understand the benefits and limitations of advanced meditation.
generalstated research gapevidence 4/5
Keywords: there lack research effects advanced meditation mental health

Questions about this gap

Further studies with larger sample sizes and more diverse populations are needed, - Investigation of the effects of mindfulness meditation on brain activity in different age groups, - Examination of… This is supported by 4 representative gap statements extracted from 4 papers, rated weak evidence.

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