The moderation of Mindfulness-based stress reduction effects by trait mindfulness: results from a randomized controlled trial.
Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) has shown effectiveness for a variety of mental health conditions. However, it is not known for whom the intervention is most effective. In a randomized controlled trial (N = 30), we explored whether individuals with higher levels of pretreatment trait mindfulness would benefit more from MBSR intervention. Results demonstrated that relative to a control condition (n = 15), MBSR treatment (n = 15) had significant effects on several outcomes, including increased trait mindfulness, subjective well-being, and empathy measured at 2 and 12 months after treatment. However, relative to controls, MBSR participants with higher levels of pretreatment mindfulness showed a larger increase in mindfulness, subjective well-being, empathy, and hope, and larger declines in perceived stress up to 1 year after treatment.
Department of Counseling Psychology, 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, CA 95053, USA.slshapiro@scu.edu
Shauna L
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Shapiro
Kirk Warren
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Brown
Carl
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Thoresen
Thomas G
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Plante
D000293:Adolescent; D001288:Attention; D001364:Awareness; D002140:California; D004645:Empathy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D019122:Meditation / Q000379:methods / Q000523:psychology*; D008603:Mental Health; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000628:therapy*; D013334:Students; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014495:Universities; D055815:Young Adult