The moderation of Mindfulness-based stress reduction effects by trait mindfulness: results from a randomized controlled trial.
Study Goal
The researchers aimed to determine whether individuals with higher pretreatment trait mindfulness would benefit more from Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) intervention.
Results Summary
MBSR showed significant effects on increasing trait mindfulness, subjective well-being, and empathy at 2 and 12 months post-treatment. Participants with higher pretreatment mindfulness exhibited greater improvements in mindfulness, well-being, empathy, and hope, along with larger stress reductions up to 1 year after treatment.
Population
Adults (N = 30) in a randomized controlled trial (15 MBSR, 15 control).
Effective Dosage
Not specified
Duration
Not specified (effects measured at 2 and 12 months post-treatment)
Interactions
None mentioned
| Intervention | Direction | Endpoint | Population | Dosage | Impact | Claim # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) | increase | trait mindfulness | randomized controlled trial participants | - | had significant effects | #1 |
Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) | increase | subjective well-being | randomized controlled trial participants | - | had significant effects | #2 |
Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) | increase | empathy | randomized controlled trial participants | - | had significant effects | #3 |
Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) | increase | mindfulness | MBSR participants with higher levels of pretreatment mindfulness | - | showed a larger increase | #4 |
Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) | increase | subjective well-being | MBSR participants with higher levels of pretreatment mindfulness | - | showed a larger increase | #5 |
Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) | increase | empathy | MBSR participants with higher levels of pretreatment mindfulness | - | showed a larger increase | #6 |
Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) | increase | hope | MBSR participants with higher levels of pretreatment mindfulness | - | showed a larger increase | #7 |
Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) | decrease | perceived stress | MBSR participants with higher levels of pretreatment mindfulness | - | showed larger declines | #8 |
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.