Mindfulness program for workers in Japan: online program focused on informal training in the workplace.
Frontiers in psychology January 1, 2025 Mina Nakano
A six-session online mindfulness program designed for Japanese workers, emphasizing decentering and informal practices that fit into daily routines, improved self-compassion, communication skills, decentering, and wellbeing. Among 80 participants who completed the program, significant gains were observed, while a control group of 134 workers showed no notable changes. The program consisted of 90-minute bi-weekly sessions over three months, incorporating brief meditation and workplace-based exercises. The findings suggest that short, structured mindfulness interventions can yield substantial psychological benefits for busy professionals.