Research Library

Explore the HeartMath Research Library, a curated hub of peer‑reviewed studies, independent research, dissertations, and monographs on heart‑brain interactions, heart (hrv) coherence, resilience, and global coherence to support evidence‑based applications in health, education, and organizations.

HMI Research Library
HMI Research Library

Search Results for “heart coherence”

Clinical health research HMI
Cardiac Coherence Training to Cope with Workplace Stress for… View more
Published: 2015Jérôme Favroda; Armando Brana; Angélique Gavillet; Michel Akselrod; Alexandra Ng… View more
Journal of Cognitive Therapy, July 2015.
Study explores cardiac coherence training for intellectually disabled workers. Results show improved heart rate variability and stress reduction, suggesting potential benefits.
Clinical health research HMI
Heart Coherence Training Combined with Back School in Patien… View more
Published: 2014Remko Soer, Dafne Vos, Bert Hofstra, Michiel F. Reneman
Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, Oct. 2014, www.link.springer.com.
Heart coherence training combined with back school improved physical functioning in chronic low back pain patients, but further studies are needed.
Clinical health research HMI
Heart Coherence: A New Tool in the Management of Stress on P… View more
Published: 2015C. M. Sarabia-Cobo
Springer Science+Business Media New York 2015.
A heart coherence intervention reduced stress and heart overload in 72 dementia caregivers, showing lasting, effective results in Spain's first study on this topic.
Dissertations
Attaining Heart Coherence Improves Health And Affects Others… View more
Published: 2019Alice Langholt
Dissertation, Doctor of Philosophy in Metaphysical Parapsychology, Department of Graduate Studies of the University of Metaphysics, 2019.
This dissertation explores how heart coherence, achieved through practices like meditation and grounding, affects energy fields locally and remotely, enhancing healing.
Dissertations
Can Stress Be Reduced by Using Heart Coherence? – HeartMath … View more
Published: 2009Jolant van den Haspel
Master Thesis, Faculty of Behavioral; Social Sciences, Experimental; Work Psychology, University of Groningen, Netherlands, 2009. Thesis in Dutch.
This study explores stress reduction through heart coherence training using 10-second rhythmic breathing. Stressed mothers improved physiological, emotional, and cognitive balance.
Dissertations
Physiological, Cognitive and Psychosocial Effects of Emotion… View more
Published: 2006Alane K. Daugherty
Ph.D. Dissertation, Graduate Faculty of Education, Claremont Graduate University, 2006.
The study examined emotional re-focusing tools in the TestEdge curriculum, finding reduced test anxiety, improved heart coherence, and academic gains with proper use
Dissertations
Emotional, Physical, and Mental Effects of Physiological Ent… View more
Published: 2024Nicole M. Mattfeld
Dissertation, Degree of Doctorate in Music Education, Liberty University School of Music, Lynchburg, VA, USA, 2024.
This study explores how therapeutic music and heart coherence practices can enhance holistic health and emotional well-being in choral music education.
Educational Research Heartmath
Learning Within a Prison Environment: Will Emotional Intelli… View more
Published: 2008L.G. Bosteder, Ed.M, and S. Hargrave, Ed.M.
Coffee Creek Correctional Facility, Oregon State University, Oregon, March 2008.
Women in prison often struggle with emotional management due to past trauma. HeartMath's heart coherence skills show promise in improving learning, behavior, and relationships in…
Educational Research Heartmath
The Effectiveness of the Quick Coherence Technique Using Hea… View more
Published: 2018Abdul Qahar Sarwari and Mohammad Nubli Wahab
ISSN: 0128-7680 © 2018 Universiti Putra Malaysia Press.
This study evaluated the Quick Coherence Technique using HRV-biofeedback, showing it improved heart coherence and HRV scores in 20 university students.
Global Coherence Research Heartmath
The Influence of Heart Coherence on Synchronization Between … View more
Published: 2018Rollin McCraty, Mike Atkinson, Inga Timofejeva, et al.
Journal of Complexity in Health Sciences, Vol.1, Issue 2, 2018, p.42-48. DOI: 10.21595/chs.2018.20480.
This study explores how geomagnetic fields affect human physiology, focusing on heart rate variability. It examines synchronization between HRV and magnetic fields, including the impact…
Energetics Research Heartmath
Modulation of DNA Conformation by Heart-Focused Intention – … View more
Published: 2003Rollin McCraty, Ph.D., Mike Atkinson, and Dana Tomasino, B.A.
HeartMath Research Center, Institute of HeartMath, Publication No. 03-008. Boulder Creek, CA, USA, 2003.
Dr. Glen Rein tested DNA as a model for healers' impact on biological systems, finding intentionality and heart coherence key to altering DNA conformation
HMI’s Scientific Monographs and e-Books
The Central Role of the Heart in Generating and Sustaining P… View more
Published: 2009Dr. Rollin McCraty, Dr. Robert A. Reese
HeartMath Research Center, Institute of HeartMath, Publication No. 06-022. Boulder Creek, CA, 2009.
Heart coherence enhances health and cognitive function through positive emotions like care and love.
Relevant Research Heartmath
Heart Coherence Increases Order of Crystallization Patterns … View more
Published: 2013Annette Deyhle Ph.D., and Jackie Waterman
HeartMath Research Center, Institute of HeartMath, Boulder Creek, CA, 2013.
A pilot study found that coherence practice improved saliva crystallization patterns in 18 of 20 participants, linking positive emotions to structural changes.
Relevant Research Heartmath
The Relationship Between Zikr (Rememberance of Allah), Heart… View more
Published: 2018Abdul Qahar Sarwari and Mohammad Nubli Abdul Wahab
Journal of Language and Communication, 5(1) (2018)
This study found that Zikr improves heart coherence, positively impacting emotional well-being and intrapersonal communication among Muslim university students.
Relevant Research Heartmath
Using Digital Technology to Evaluate Heart Coherence in Cran… View more
Published: 2021Danny Sandra
European Journal of Integrative Medicine 44 (2021) 101329. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eujim.2021.101329.
Study evaluates heart coherence in craniosacral therapy students as indicator of spiritual leadership. Results show variations in spiritual well-being but no significant heart coherence differences.