Effects and mechanisms of an online short-term audio-based mindfulness program on positive affect: A randomized controlled trial including exploratory moderator analyses.
Study Goal
The researchers aimed to investigate the effects and mechanisms of an online short-term audio-based mindfulness (SAM) intervention on positive affect, well-being, and negative affect.
Results Summary
The SAM program effectively improved positive affect, mindfulness, and well-being while reducing negative affect. Mindfulness growth speed mediated the relationship between SAM and positive affect improvement, with baseline well-being and negative affect significantly moderating these effects.
Population
General public (N=100, randomized into intervention and control groups).
Effective Dosage
Not specified (online audio-based mindfulness program).
Duration
3 weeks.
Interactions
None mentioned.
| Intervention | Direction | Endpoint | Population | Dosage | Impact | Claim # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
online short-term audio-based mindfulness (SAM) intervention program | increase | positive affect | general public | - | effective at improving | #1 |
online short-term audio-based mindfulness (SAM) intervention program | increase | mindfulness | general public | - | effective at improving | #2 |
online short-term audio-based mindfulness (SAM) intervention program | increase | well-being | general public | - | effective at improving | #3 |
online short-term audio-based mindfulness (SAM) intervention program | decrease | negative affect | general public | - | effective at reducing | #4 |
online short-term audio-based mindfulness (SAM) intervention program | increase | well-being | those with medium/high well-being | - | more beneficial for | #5 |
online short-term audio-based mindfulness (SAM) intervention program | decrease | negative affect | those with low/medium negative affect | - | more beneficial for | #6 |
This study investigated the effects and mechanisms of an online short-term audio-based mindfulness (SAM) intervention program on positive affect and explored how well-being and negative affect influenced these effects and mechanisms. Participants (N = 100) were randomized into an intervention group (n = 50) and a control group (n = 50). Those in the mindfulness group underwent 3 weeks of an online SAM program and completed the online measures four times, while those in the control group completed the measures twice. Participants completed measures including the World Health Organization Well-Being Index, the Freiburg Mindfulness Inventory, and the Positive and Negative Affect Schedule. The effects of measures in both groups were compared. Parallel process latent growth curve modeling analysis was used to explore the longitudinal moderated mediation effects. The results showed that SAM was effective at improving positive affect, mindfulness, well-being, and reducing negative affect. Mindfulness growth speed during the intervention period mediated the relationship between SAM and positive affect improvement speed. The moderation effects of baseline well-being and negative effect on mediation effects were found to be significant. The SAM program was effective for the general public and was more beneficial for those with medium/high well-being and low/medium negative affect.