Personal profile
Research interests
-Life meaning research, including basic and applied (e.g., interventions) of the role of life meaning in clinical disorders such as depression, anxiety, addiction, personality disorders, and eating disorders
-The emotion of awe and other self-transcendent/spiritual experiences regarding issues such as meaning, animism, and forgiveness
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Exploring young women's experiences of a mindful yoga intervention for depression in the Netherlands: Qualitative analysis of positive and negative effects
Vollbehr, N. K., Ostafin, B. D., Bartels-Velthuis, A. A. & Hoenders, H. J. R., Mar-2026, In: British Journal of Clinical Psychology. 65, 1, p. 180-198 19 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Mindfulness in Relationships: Eight-Week Mindfulness Intervention Associated with Decreased Negative Emotion and Increased Nonreactivity in Non-meditating Romantic Partners
May, C., Schuling, R., Ziegfeld, L., El Hessen, N. H. A., Bunting, A., Kleilein, F., Ostafin, B. & van Vugt, M., 6-Mar-2026, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Mindfulness. 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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The role of meaning violations in distress following COVID-19 pandemic stressors
Seidel-Koulaxis, L. J., Daniels, J. K. & Ostafin, B. D., 1-Apr-2026, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Psychology & Health. 22 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Adding Anxiety-Specific Practice to a Brief Audio-Based Mindfulness Intervention for Anxiety in Undergraduate Students: A Pilot Study
Papenfuss, I., Lommen, M. J. J. & Ostafin, B. D., Jul-2025, In: Journal of Experimental Psychopathology. 16, 3, 18 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Contributions of Mindfulness to the Treatment of Anxiety
Papenfuss, I. & Ostafin, B. D., 2025, Handbook of Mindfulness and Self-Regulation: Theoretical, Cognitive Neuroscience, Social-Personality, and Clinical Perspectives. Springer Science+Business Media, p. 373-391 19 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Academic › peer-review
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Activities
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Frontiers in Psychopathology (Journal)
Ostafin, B. (Editorial board member)
2017 → 2018Activity: Peer-review and editorial work › Editorial work › Academic
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Mindfulness and critical thinking
Ostafin, B. (Examiner)
2017Activity: Examination, teaching and supervision › Examination, teaching and supervision external institution › Academic
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Ostafin, B.D. (2017). Meaning in life reduces anxiety-related rumination. Talk given at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Washington, D.C.
Ostafin, B. (Invited speaker)
2017Activity: Talk and presentation › Academic presentation › Academic
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Psychology of Addictive Behaviors (Journal)
Ostafin, B. (Editorial board member)
2017 → 2018Activity: Peer-review and editorial work › Editorial work › Academic
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Psychology of Addictive Behaviors (Journal)
Ostafin, B. (Editorial board member)
2017 → 2018Activity: Peer-review and editorial work › Editorial work › Academic
Datasets
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Replication Data for: Attentional bias for alcohol cues in visual search - increased engagement, difficulty to disengage or both?
Heitmann, J. (Contributor), Jonker, N. (Contributor), Ostafin, B. (Contributor) & de Jong, P. (Contributor), DataverseNL, 16-Jan-2020
DOI: 10.34894/hzbkma
Dataset
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Appendix for: Attentional bias modification training as add-on to regular treatment in alcohol and cannabis use disorder: Clinical effects from a multi-center randomized controlled trial
Heitmann, J. (Contributor), Huisman, M. (Contributor), van Hemel - Ruiter, M. (Contributor), Ostafin, B. (Contributor) & de Jong, P. (Contributor), DataverseNL, 31-Jan-2020
DOI: 10.34894/mn7gwm
Dataset
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Alcohol use disorder relapse factors: an exploratory investigation of craving, alcohol dependence severity, and meaning in life
Sliedrecht, W. (Contributor), Seesink, H. J. (Contributor), Vrijmoeth, C. (Contributor), de Waart, R. (Contributor), Wiers, R. W. (Contributor), Ostafin, B. (Contributor), Schaap - Jonker, H. (Contributor), Roozen, H. (Contributor), Witkiewitz, K. (Contributor) & Dom, G. (Contributor), figshare Academic Research System, 26-Mar-2022
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.19425571.v1
Dataset
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Attentional bias for reward and punishment in overweight and obesity: The TRAILS study
Jonker, N. (Contributor), Glashouwer, K. (Contributor), Ostafin, B. (Contributor), van Hemel - Ruiter, M. (Contributor), Smink, F. (Contributor), Hoek, W. (Contributor) & de Jong, P. (Contributor), DataverseNL, 7-Jun-2016
DOI: 10.34894/i1edoc, https://www.trails.nl/en/
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Press/Media
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André Aleman: De hersenen zijn uitgerust voor religieuze ervaringen
20/12/2025
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment › Popular
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Multiple interviews given by Ms. Nina Vollbehr, on a project I am supervising that examines mindful yoga intervention for depressed patients.
01/01/2017
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research › Popular
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Mindfulness and getting unstuck from the webs of habit [Blog]
01/10/2014
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research › Popular
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Prizes
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Gewaardeerd! KNAW Pilotfonds Wetenschapscommunicatie door Wetenschappers
Sarampalis, A. (Recipient), Arellano Véliz, N. A. (Recipient), Burman, J. (Recipient), Groen, Y. (Recipient), Koudenburg, N. (Recipient), Ostafin, B. (Recipient) & Rietzschel, E. (Recipient), 22-Apr-2021
Prize › Academic