A Three-Armed Randomized Controlled Trial to Evaluate the Effectiveness, Acceptance, and Negative Effects of
Study Goal
The researchers aimed to compare the effectiveness of guided and unguided internet- and mobile-based mindfulness interventions (IMIs) in improving mindfulness among college students with moderate/low mindfulness.
Results Summary
Both guided and unguided versions of the mindfulness intervention significantly improved mindfulness post-intervention, with follow-up assessments at 1, 2, and 6 months. The study suggests that "guidance on demand" may offer a resource-efficient alternative to fully guided interventions.
Population
College students with moderate/low mindfulness (n=387).
Effective Dosage
Seven-module intervention (specific dosage not detailed).
Duration
Follow-up assessments at 1, 2, and 6 months (intervention duration not explicitly stated).
Interactions
None mentioned.
| Intervention | Direction | Endpoint | Population | Dosage | Impact | Claim # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Internet- and mobile-based interventions (IMIs) | increase | mental health | - | - | have the potential to improve | #1 |
Psychological guidance | increase | adherence | - | - | might promote | #2 |
guidance on demand (GoD) adherence-promoting version of the seven-module IMI StudiCare Mindfulness | increase | mindfulness | students with moderate/low mindfulness | - | significantly improved | #3 |
unguided (UG) adherence-promoting version of the seven-module IMI StudiCare Mindfulness | increase | mindfulness | students with moderate/low mindfulness | - | significantly improved | #4 |
The college years can be accompanied by mental distress. Internet- and mobile-based interventions (IMIs) have the potential to improve mental health but adherence is problematic. Psychological guidance might promote adherence but is resource intensive. In this three-armed randomized controlled trial, "guidance on demand" (GoD) and unguided (UG) adherence-promoting versions of the seven-module IMI StudiCare Mindfulness were compared with a waitlist control group and each other. The GoD participants could ask for guidance as needed. A total of 387 students with moderate/low mindfulness were recruited. Follow-up assessments took place after 1 (t1), 2 (t2), and 6 (t3) months. Post-intervention (t2), both versions significantly improved the primary outcome of mindfulness (