Effects of group mindfulness intervention on high-level distance runners: a quasi-experimental study.

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Frontiers in Sports and Active Living Pub Date : 2025-04-23 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI:10.3389/fspor.2025.1556404

Bence Kelemen, Renátó Tóth, Ottó Benczenleitner, László Tóth

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Abstract

Introduction: This study explored the impact of the Mindful Sport Performance Enhancement (MSPE) program, adapted for elite distance runners.

Methods: Twenty Hungarian national and international-level athletes participated in a quasi-experimental design. The experimental group (n = 10) completed a six-week MSPE intervention, while the control group (n = 10) received no mental training. Psychological constructs, including flow, competitive anxiety, mindfulness, and emotion regulation, were assessed pre- and post-intervention.

Results: Results showed significant improvements in the experimental group across most variables, particularly flow and cognitive anxiety, with no changes in the control group.

Discussion: These findings highlight the effectiveness of a group-based mindfulness program in enhancing mental well-being and performance in elite runners. The scalable, structured format offers a practical alternative to traditional sports psychology approaches for high-performance athletes.

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团体正念干预对高水平长跑运动员的影响：一个准实验研究。

引言：本研究探讨了正念运动表现增强（MSPE）计划的影响，该计划适用于精英长跑运动员。方法：20名匈牙利国家级及国际级运动员采用准实验设计。实验组（n = 10）完成为期6周的MSPE干预，对照组（n = 10）不进行心理训练。心理结构，包括心流、竞争焦虑、正念和情绪调节，在干预前和干预后进行评估。结果：结果显示实验组在大多数变量上都有显著的改善，尤其是心流和认知焦虑，而对照组没有变化。讨论：这些发现强调了以群体为基础的正念计划在提高精英跑步者的心理健康和表现方面的有效性。可扩展的，结构化的格式为高性能运动员提供了传统运动心理学方法的实用替代方案。

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