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David R. Vago
Researcher at Vanderbilt University
Publications - 54
Citations - 6506
David R. Vago is an academic researcher from Vanderbilt University. The author has contributed to research in topics: Mindfulness & Meditation. The author has an hindex of 23, co-authored 42 publications receiving 5073 citations. Previous affiliations of David R. Vago include Brigham and Women's Hospital & University of Utah.
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How Does Mindfulness Meditation Work? Proposing Mechanisms of Action From a Conceptual and Neural Perspective
TL;DR: Several components through which mindfulness meditation exerts its effects are explored, suggesting that the mechanisms described here work synergistically, establishing a process of enhanced self-regulation.
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Self-awareness, self-regulation, and self-transcendence (S-ART): a framework for understanding the neurobiological mechanisms of mindfulness.
David R. Vago,David Silbersweig +1 more
TL;DR: An integrative theoretical framework and systems-based neurobiological model is provided that explains the mechanisms by which mindfulness reduces biases related to self-processing and creates a sustainable healthy mind.
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Mind the Hype: A Critical Evaluation and Prescriptive Agenda for Research on Mindfulness and Meditation:
Nicholas T. Van Dam,Marieke K. van Vugt,David R. Vago,Laura Schmalzl,Clifford D. Saron,Andrew Olendzki,Ted Meissner,Sara W. Lazar,Catherine E. Kerr,Jolie Gorchov,Kieran C. R. Fox,Brent A. Field,Willoughby B. Britton,Julie A. Brefczynski-Lewis,David E. Meyer +14 more
TL;DR: The difficulties of defining mindfulness are discussed, the proper scope of research into mindfulness practices is delineated, and crucial methodological issues for interpreting results from investigations of mindfulness are explained.
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Moving Beyond Mindfulness: Defining Equanimity as an Outcome Measure in Meditation and Contemplative Research
Gaelle Desbordes,Tim Gard,Elizabeth A. Hoge,Britta K. Hölzel,Catherine E. Kerr,Sara W. Lazar,Andrew Olendzki,David R. Vago +7 more
TL;DR: It is proposed that equanimity captures potentially the most important psychological element in the improvement of well-being, and therefore should be a focus in future research studies.
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Potential self-regulatory mechanisms of yoga for psychological health
TL;DR: A theoretical framework and systems-based network model of yoga that focuses on integration of top-down and bottom-up forms of self-regulation, intended to guide future basic and clinical research, specifically targeting areas of development in the treatment of stress-mediated psychological disorders.