Mindfulness-based stress reduction training program increases psychological well-being, and emotional regulation, but not attentional performance. A pilot study

Abstract

Recently, several studies have suggested that mindfulness-based training programs are beneficial for well-being and emotional regulation. In this article an assessment is presented on the effects of a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Training Program on the extent of mindfulness, psychological well-being, empathy levels, emotional regulation and neuropsychological functions. Results showed that the trained group significantly increased their observation and non-judgment of inner experience variables. The trained group also improved in subjective psychological wellness, and emotional regulation, but not in attentional performance. The relationships between the results obtained are discussed, and a new method is proposed for assessing the capacity for emotional regulation. Further studies are necessary using larger samples.