Scientific Publications

Paper 6- Women Exhibit Lower Average Well-Being But Higher Predictive Impact Of Positivity And Mindfulness: A Neuroscience-Informed Gender Analysis

Rao Shiv, S & Jagawat,S (2026), Scientific Culture (Scopus Indexed)

DoI:10.5281/zenodo.12426522

Link: https://sci-cult.net/index.php/cult/article/view/4622/2725

Summary : Abstract

Developmental exposure to heightened stress and gender-linked social conditioning have shaped attentional framing and emotional regulation patterns that have persisted historically differently between men and women.

Background: This study examines gender differences in the impact of internal dominant focus on positivity and mindfulness in predicting subjective well-being using a combined attentional framework that has received limited empirical attention. Unlike prior research examining positivity or mindfulness independently, the present study integrates both constructs and interprets baseline and predictive differences through a neuroscience- and psychoneuroimmunology (PNI)-informed perspective.

Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted with 385 adults from an urban Indian population (men = 256; women = 129). Standardized quantitative instruments assessed positivity, mindfulness, anxiety, and subjective well-being using five self-report measures: WHO-5 Well-Being Index, Positive and Negative Affect Schedule (PANAS), Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS), Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS), and Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAM-A). Descriptive statistics examined baseline gender differences in SUBJECTIVE WELL BEING, while correlation and multiple regression analyses evaluated the predictive effects of positivity and mindfulness on Subjective Well-Being across genders.

Results: Women demonstrated lower average Subjective Well Being (M=68.44) and higher variance (emotional inconsistencies, V=337.48) than men (M=76.82. V=265.84). Regression analyses showed that positivity was the strongest predictor of Subjective Well-Being in both genders, with a higher predictive impact in women (R² = 0.75) than men (R² = 0.73). Mindfulness predicted Subjective Well-Being more strongly in women (R² = 0.29) than men (R² = 0.16). The combined model of positivity and mindfulness further improved prediction in both groups, with greater explanatory power among women (R² = 0.68) than men (R² = 0.63).

Conclusion: Stronger predictive effects of internal dominant focus on positivity and mindfulness in women indicate higher responsiveness to stress-regulatory systems, underscoring the importance of awareness-based and reconditioning approaches for reducing allostatic overload and enhancing subjective well-being.

Keywords: subjective well-being; internal dominant focus; positivity; mindfulness; gender differences; allostasis; psychoneuroimmunology.

Paper 5- Well-Being Is More Affected by Internal Dominant Focus on Positivity & Mindfulness Than Changes in Income

Rao Shiv, S. (2025). Journal of Applied Bioanalysis (Scopus Indexed)

D.O.I :10.53555/jab.v11i3.273
Link: https://journalofappliedbioanalysis.com/well-being-is-more-affected-by-internal-dominant-focus-on-positivity-%26-mindfulness-than-changes-in-income-a-statistical-analysis

Summary:
This study evaluates how Internal Dominant Focus (IDF), positivity, and mindfulness predict subjective well-being compared to demographic factors such as income. In a sample of 385 adults, mean, variance, correlation and regression were calculated through data obtained from self report questionnairres (WHO-5, HAM-A,PANAS, SWLS, MAAS) . Through regression analysis , it was found that positivity demonstrated the strongest predictive effect, explaining 73% of the variance in well-being. In contrast, income accounted for only 1.1% of the variance, highlighting its low psychological influence. Beta coefficient further revealed that each unit increase in positivity raised well-being by 49%, each unit of mindfulness by 19%, and each unit of income by 17%. These findings show that emotional and cognitive focus exert far greater influence on well-being than changes in income from low to middle to high. AS income changed from one category to another, changes in well-beong were insignifical as revealed by ANOVA and POST - HOC analysis. 

Paper 4-Statistical Analysis of Internal Dominant Focus: Comparing Positivity and Mindfulness as Predictors of Subjective Well-Being

Rao Shiv, S. (2025). IJFMR, Vol. 7, Issue 3.
Link: https://www.ijfmr.com/papers/2025/3/48974.pdf

Summary:
This study compares the predictive strength of positivity-driven IDF and mindfulness-driven IDF on subjective well-being across gender, age, and income groups. Positivity showed the highest predictive impact, explaining 73% of the variance in well-being. Mindfulness demonstrated a stabilizing psychological role with a predictive impact of 20.6%. The combined model of positivity and mindfulness predicted 64.4% of well-being outcomes. Statistical analysis further showed that each unit increase in a combined focus on positivity and mindfulness led to a 33% increase in overall well-being.

Paper 3-Effectiveness of Internal Dominant Focus on Positivity & Mindfulness for Reducing Anxiety in Senior Adults

Rao Shiv, S. (2025). American Journal of Psychiatric Rehabilitation, 28(4).
DOI: https://doi.org/10.69980/ajpr.v28i4.474

Summary:
This study presents a correlational and regression analysis of how IDF-based positivity and mindfulness techniques reduce anxiety in adults aged 65 and above. The findings show that Internal Dominant Focus on positivity predicts well-being in senior adults by 66%, while anxiety levels reduce by an estimated 57% through IDF-based emotional restructuring. The results demonstrate that IDF significantly enhances emotional stability and long-term psychological well-being in senior adults.

Paper 2- Rao Shiv, S. (2024). Using Integrated Applied Psychology to Change Internal Dominant Focus to the Positive. Journal of the Indian Academy of Applied Psychology (JIAAP), April 2024, p. 459.
ISSN (Print): 0019-4247.
(Print edition only; not published online.)

Summary:

This print-edition publication explains how applied psychology principles can be used to shift Internal Dominant Focus toward positive emotional frameworks, improving well-being and lowering chronic stress. This work includes case-based observations and therapeutic outcomes. 

Paper 1 - Overcoming Depression from Root Cause by Changing Internal Dominant Focus to Positivity Using Clinical Hypnosis and Eclectic Therapies

Rao Shiv, S. (2024). International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews (IJFMR), Vol. 6, Issue 6.
Link: https://www.ijfmr.com/papers/2024/6/32089.pdf

Summary:
This work presents a therapeutic model that integrates clinical hypnosis, regression therapy, and IDF-based positivity training to reduce depressive symptoms. It highlights how subconscious restructuring and emotional reorientation produce long-term improvements in subjective well-being.

The Master Neurophysiological Chain of Disease Formation

Blog on Neurophysiology
Link: https://shivaswati.blogspot.com/2025/09/the-master-chain-of-disease-formation_4.html?m=1
Summary:
Explores how emotional frequencies, internal dominant focus (IDF), and subconscious processing influence neurotransmitters, organs, immune responses, and long-term physical and mental health. Introduces the “Master Neurophysiological Chain” model.