JournalingEvidence & Dosage
Reflection, gratitude, stress relief — various formats (bullet, 5-minute).
Evidence at a glance
- Total studies
- 153
- With abstract
- 45
- Meta / Systematic / RCT
- 0
- Highly cited
- 24
- Publication years
- 2005–2026
Journaling in the context of Methods
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Go to MethodsTop studies on Journaling
Ranked by influential-citation count and publication year.
Peer assisted learning in patient-centred interviewing: the impact on student tutors.
Medical teacher200542 influential citationsEffective methods for teaching patient-centred interviewing skills are resource intensive. Providing students the opportunity to work in small groups with simulated patients is highly valued and has demonstrable long-term benefits.…
Integrating Kolb's experiential learning theory into nursing education: a four-stage intervention with case analysis, mind maps, reflective journals, and peer simulations for advanced health assessment.
Frontiers in medicine202538 influential citations<h4>Purpose</h4>This study evaluates the effectiveness of integrating case-based mind maps and reflective journals within Kolb's experiential learning framework in advanced nursing education.<h4>Methods</h4>An <i>ex post facto</i> design…
A randomized feasibility study of a positive psychology journaling intervention to support recovery from substance-use disorders
Journal of Substance Use and Addiction Treatment202434 influential citations<h4>Background</h4>Individuals in early recovery face significant biopsychosocial stressors causing a preponderance of negative affect. Novel interventions are needed to improve mood and well-being to support recovery. Positive Recovery…
Mindful gratitude journaling: psychological distress, quality of life and suffering in advanced cancer: a randomised controlled trial
BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care2021n=4931 influential citationsContext Numerous studies have shown that gratitude can reduce stress and improve quality of life. Objective Our study aimed to examine the effect of mindful gratitude journaling on suffering, psychological distress and quality of life of…
The effect of laughter therapy on nursing students' anxiety, satisfaction with life, and psychological well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic: Randomized controlled study.
Advances in integrative medicine2022n=7931 influential citations<h4>Background</h4>Changes in routine due to the pandemic have increased nursing students' anxiety about clinical learning. The inadequacy experienced before graduation caused them to experience high levels of anxiety characterized by…
Writing for reflection: Radiography students' experiences with reflective journaling
Radiography202321 influential citationsINTRODUCTION Reflective journaling is a widely recognised method of engaging in reflective practice, whereby individuals document their critical analysis of past experiences or actions, focusing on the implications and lessons learned for…
Looking Back to Move Forward: The Value of Reflexive Journaling for Novice Researchers
Journal of Gerontological Social Work201820 influential citationsFor novice qualitative researchers, each encounter in the field yields a ream of questions and uncertainties. While fieldwork has inherent ambiguities for all researchers, novice researchers have less experience on which to draw to assess…
Reflective journaling of nursing students on weight bias
Nurse Education Today202119 influential citations<h4>Background</h4>Self-reflection, combined with clinical experience, has been shown to enhance clinical and didactic knowledge among undergraduate nursing students. Reflective journaling is a valuable educational tool that builds…
Yoga at Every Size: A Preliminary Evaluation of a Brief Online Size-Inclusive Yoga and Body Gratitude Journaling Intervention to Enhance Positive Embodiment in Higher Weight College Women
Frontiers in Global Women's Health2022n=3919 influential citationsThe present pilot randomized controlled trial (RCT) evaluated the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy of a 4-week online yoga and body gratitude journaling intervention for strengthening positive embodiment among…
The Influence of Journaling on Nursing Students: A Systematic Review
Journal of Nursing Education202216 influential citationsBackground: Nursing students often experience anxiety and stress from the expectations to develop clinical reasoning skills, internalize new knowledge, and learn to care for patients. Previous research has proposed reflective thinking as a…
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