Does mindfulness matter in the development of character strengths? A RCT study comparing mindfulness-based strengths practice and character strengths-based intervention

IF 3.4 2区心理学 Q1 PSYCHOLOGY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Journal of Positive Psychology Pub Date : 2023-09-13 DOI:10.1080/17439760.2023.2257678

Qinyue Zhu, Qing Wang, Shuo Yang

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Abstract

Character strengths-based interventions (CSBI) take various forms and integrate different ingredients into interventions. This study investigated the role of mindfulness in strengths development, directly comparing the effects of mindfulness-based strengths practice (MBSP) and a form of CSBI without mindfulness. Ninety-five participants were randomly assigned to MBSP, CSBI, and blank control groups. Participants’ mindfulness, character strengths, strengths knowledge, strengths use, psychological well-being (PWB), and subjective well-being (SWB) were assessed before and after the intervention, and one month later. The results showed that MBSP and CSBI were equally effective in enhancing character strengths, strengths knowledge, and strengths use. MBSP was more effective in promoting mindfulness, PWB, and overall character strengths, while CSBI was more effective in enhancing participants’ SWB. The development of strengths knowledge and strengths use served as serial mediators of the increase in character strengths, and the development of mindfulness served as the mediator of the increase in PWB.

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正念对性格优势的发展有影响吗?一项比较正念力量练习和性格力量干预的随机对照试验研究

基于性格优势的干预(CSBI)有多种形式，并将不同的成分整合到干预中。本研究探讨了正念在优势发展中的作用，直接比较了基于正念的优势练习(MBSP)和一种不带正念的CSBI的效果。95名参与者随机分为MBSP组、CSBI组和空白对照组。在干预前后和1个月后分别评估被试的正念、性格优势、优势知识、优势使用、心理幸福感和主观幸福感。结果表明，MBSP和CSBI在提高性格优势、优势知识和优势使用方面的效果相同。MBSP在提升正念、PWB和整体性格优势方面更有效，而CSBI在提升主观幸福感方面更有效。优势、知识和优势使用的发展是人格优势增加的串行中介，正念的发展是人格优势增加的串行中介。

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Journal of Positive Psychology PSYCHOLOGY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY-

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9.90

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7.00%

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期刊介绍： Positive psychology is about scientifically informed perspectives on what makes life worth living. It focuses on aspects of the human condition that lead to happiness, fulfillment, and flourishing. The Journal of Positive Psychology provides an interdisciplinary and international forum for the science and application of positive psychology. The Journal is devoted to basic research and professional application on states of optimal human functioning and fulfillment, and the facilitation and promotion of well-being. The Journal brings together leading work in positive psychology undertaken by researchers across different subdisciplines within psychology (e.g., social, personality, clinical, developmental, health, organizational), as well as across other social and behavioral disciplines.