A qualitative analysis of beginning mindfulness experiences for women with post-traumatic stress disorder and a history of intimate partner violence.
Study Goal
The researchers aimed to explore the initial mindfulness experiences of low-income, minority women with a history of intimate partner violence.
Results Summary
The study identified themes including struggles with meditation, a vision of personal growth and helping others, and both personal and interpersonal improvements. Recommendations for clinical practice were provided.
Population
Low-income, minority women with a history of intimate partner violence.
Effective Dosage
Not specified
Duration
15 months
Interactions
None mentioned
| Intervention | Direction | Endpoint | Population | Dosage | Impact | Claim # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction group | neutral | beginning mindfulness experiences | low income, minority women with a history of intimate partner violence | - | derived the following themes | #1 |
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction group | neutral | meditation practice | low income, minority women with a history of intimate partner violence | - | struggles to practice meditation | #2 |
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction group | neutral | personal outlook | low income, minority women with a history of intimate partner violence | - | a vision of growing and helping | #3 |
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction group | increase | personal well-being | low income, minority women with a history of intimate partner violence | - | personal improvements | #4 |
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction group | increase | interpersonal relationships | low income, minority women with a history of intimate partner violence | - | interpersonal improvements | #5 |
This article presents the beginning mindfulness experiences of low income, minority women with a history of intimate partner violence. Ten women participated in a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction group, three interviews and a focus group over 15 months. Using an interpretive phenomenological analysis approach, we derived the following themes: struggles to practice meditation; a vision of growing and helping; personal improvements, and interpersonal improvements. We share recommendations for clinical practice.