A Critical Analysis of Meditation’s Effects: Scientific Evidence and Methodological Challenges
A Critical Analysis of Meditation’s Effects: Scientific Evidence and Methodological Challenges The practice of meditation, encompassing diverse techniques from various traditions, has garnered significant attention for its purported psychological and physiological benefits. While numerous studies suggest positive effects, a critical analysis reveals inconsistencies and methodological limitations that warrant cautious interpretation of the existing evidence. Early research on meditation, often hampered by methodological flaws, yielded unreliable results. More recent studies, utilizing advanced neuroimaging techniques such as fMRI and EEG, have attempted…