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{"title":"Mindfulness as an Intervention for Self-Regulation and School Reintegration in a Trauma-Informed Primary School Post COVID-19 Lockdown","authors":"Katrina Diamond","doi":"10.1007/s12671-024-02408-4","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s12671-024-02408-4","url":null,"abstract":"<h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Objectives</h3><p>The unprecedented global pandemic and enforced isolation have increased emotional, cognitive, and social dysregulation in children, exacerbated by an educational environment dominated by a recovery agenda focusing on academic outcomes and regular testing, which continues. The use of a creative, agentic mindfulness activity was employed to support school reintegration, self-regulation, positive relationships, and a reduction in exclusions.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Method</h3><p>A case study of a Year 4 group of children over a 6-month period in a trauma-informed primary school explored a mindfulness and guided visualisation intervention in the form of a book entitled “My Magical Garden”. Semi-structured interviews with the Head of Pastoral and Wellbeing and the classroom teacher, along with a participative Zoom session with the children, and their poems and stories, were conducted and analysed using reflexive thematic analysis via a constructivist epistemology and experiential orientation to data interpretation.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Results</h3><p>The intervention led to reductions in children’s stress and anxiety levels and decreases in emotional and cognitive dysregulation. The intervention also resulted in an increase in positive relationships and school reintegration, and increased attention on cognitive tasks. The class also experienced zero exclusions over this period.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Conclusions</h3><p>Mindfulness meditation and guided visualisation techniques that are creative, and intrinsically motivated, support cognitive and emotional regulation and support social and school success. In view of the ongoing impact of the pandemic and lack of support for social and emotional wellbeing, particularly for children facing adversity, mindfulness meditation programmes in schools should be available to all children.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Preregistration</h3><p>This study is not preregistered.</p>","PeriodicalId":18523,"journal":{"name":"Mindfulness","volume":"6 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2024-07-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141863419","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Benefits of a Technology-Delivered Mindfulness Intervention for Psychological Distress and Positive Wellbeing in Depressed College Students: Post-Intervention and Follow-Up Effects from an RCT","authors":"Colleen S. Conley, Carol H. Gonzales, Brynn M. Huguenel, Andrew A. Rauch, Ian J. Kahrilas, Jennifer Duffecy, Rebecca L. Silton","doi":"10.1007/s12671-024-02398-3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s12671-024-02398-3","url":null,"abstract":"<h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Objectives</h3><p>The rate of depression among college students has increased significantly, reducing vitality and ability to flourish. Mindfulness interventions delivered via technological platforms offer great promise for reducing depression symptoms and supporting positive wellbeing outcomes for college students. The present study aimed to understand the broader positive wellbeing outcomes that accompany a reduction in psychological distress following use of a technology-delivered mindfulness intervention.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Methods</h3><p>Using a randomized controlled treatment design, this study evaluated the benefits of a mindfulness-based mobile application (app), Headspace, on various aspects of wellbeing in depressed college students. Students (<i>n</i> = 145) were randomly assigned to 2 months of app-based intervention or to a waitlist control. Participants completed self-report surveys assessing mental health and wellbeing at pre-intervention, midpoint (1 month), post-intervention (2 months), and follow-up (3 months).</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Results</h3><p>Using intent-to-treat analysis, those randomized to use the app, compared to those on the waitlist, demonstrated a reduction in depression symptoms, and in other indicators of psychological distress (e.g., anxiety, stress, negative affect), over time. Self-reported positive wellbeing outcomes included an increase in positive affect and happiness, enhanced capacity to savor the moment, enhanced compassion, self-regulation, and trait mindfulness. These statistically significant benefits were medium to large in size and lasted into the 1-month follow-up period. Further, students’ patterns of app use point to the critical gap that evidence-based technology-delivered interventions can fill.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Conclusions</h3><p>Building on previous research, the present study illustrated that a technology-delivered mindfulness intervention comprehensively improved aspects of psychological distress <i>and</i> positive wellbeing in a sustained manner in college students.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Preregistration</h3><p>This study was registered at OSF, https://osf.io/3trzk.</p>","PeriodicalId":18523,"journal":{"name":"Mindfulness","volume":"33 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2024-07-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141872713","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Enhancing Remote Parent–Child Video Visits During Parental Incarceration Using IMMERSIVE, a Brief Mindful Relational Savoring Intervention","authors":"Margaret L. Kerr, Pajarita Charles, Kaitlyn Pritzl, Sarah Jensen, Chandni Anandha Krishnan, Victoria Ylizaliturri, Julie Poehlmann","doi":"10.1007/s12671-024-02415-5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s12671-024-02415-5","url":null,"abstract":"<h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Objectives</h3><p>Incarcerated parents and children’s caregivers participated in a brief mindfulness skills intervention called IMMERSIVE: Including Meaningful Mindful Experiences of Relational Savoring In Visiting Environments. The goal of IMMERSIVE was to support positive visiting experiences for families during incarceration by increasing adult perspective-taking, mindfulness, and positive emotion when reflecting on children’s visiting experiences.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Method</h3><p>In this mixed-methods study, implemented using an intervention-only group design, 44 families participated in the study, which included pre-intervention interviews, parent–child remote video visits, and two IMMERSIVE visit coaching sessions. We audio-recorded pre-intervention interviews focusing on the child, pre-visit coaching sessions, and post-visit coaching sessions. Parental reflective functioning was coded from transcripts. In addition, pre- and post-visit transcripts were analyzed for the frequency of positive emotion words, negative emotion words, and mindfulness words utilizing text analysis (Linguistic Inquiry and Word Count-22).</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Results</h3><p>For incarcerated parents, parental reflective functioning increased from pre-intervention to pre-visit coaching, with gains maintained through post-visit coaching sessions (medium effect size, <i>p</i> &lt; 0.05). Negative emotion words decreased from pre- to post-visit coaching (large effect size, <i>p</i> &lt; 0.05), with a particularly large effect size observed for at-home caregivers. Most caregivers and incarcerated parents reported that the intervention was helpful.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Conclusions</h3><p>The study provides initial evidence that the IMMERSIVE intervention may help incarcerated parents gain insight into their children’s visiting experiences and help at-home caregivers use more positive and fewer negative emotion words when reflecting on children’s visiting experiences. Future research should confirm these benefits while expanding mindfulness skills interventions to include vulnerable children and families, such as families affected by parental incarceration.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Preregistration</h3><p>This study is not preregistered.</p>","PeriodicalId":18523,"journal":{"name":"Mindfulness","volume":"41 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2024-07-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141863525","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Affective and Motivational Experiences of Mindful and Distracted Walking at Moderately High Intensity","authors":"Sarah Ullrich-French, Anne E. Cox, Amanda K. McMahon, Sara A. Thompson","doi":"10.1007/s12671-024-02417-3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s12671-024-02417-3","url":null,"abstract":"<h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Objectives</h3><p>Previous research reported that distraction strategies (e.g., music, podcast) result in more positive exercise experiences compared to no strategy or association (internal attention) strategies. Mindfulness is considered an associative strategy that also includes awareness with acceptance and non-judgement. Initial evidence suggests mindful exercise is similar in affective experience to distracted exercise. Whether these results for mindful associative attention hold at a controlled higher intensity is not clear. Therefore, this study tested if a guided mindful exercise condition differed from a podcast (distraction) exercise condition on affective and motivational responses at a controlled moderately high exercise intensity.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Method</h3><p>An inactive female sample (<i>n</i> = 30) participated in a within-subjects crossover design consisting of a baseline and counterbalanced mindful and podcast 20-min continuous walking exercise conditions 1 week apart. Affect (in-task and post-task) and motivational responses were recorded. An interview to gather in-depth experiential responses was conducted after the final session.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Results</h3><p>Experimental manipulation was supported with significantly higher (<i>p</i> &lt; 0.001) state mindfulness and internal focus in the mindful compared to the podcast condition. No other differences (<i>p</i> &gt; 0.05) emerged across the two conditions on any affect or cognitive outcomes. However, interviews revealed some aversive experiences to mindfulness condition by a third of the sample. Those high on trait intrinsic motivation experienced higher state intrinsic motivation, but only in the mindfulness condition.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Conclusions</h3><p>Results help guide how and for whom guided mindfulness can be used to support positive exercise experiences. Those who do not appreciate the sensations of exercise experience may not benefit from an acute mindful exercise experience.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Preregistration</h3><p>This study is not preregistered.</p>","PeriodicalId":18523,"journal":{"name":"Mindfulness","volume":"31 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2024-07-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141781347","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Bridging the Gap Between Sīla and Samādhi: The Role of Mindfulness in Pre-Meditative Practice","authors":"Aviran Ben-David","doi":"10.1007/s12671-024-02411-9","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s12671-024-02411-9","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This article explores the dynamic aspect of <i>sīla</i>, which entails divergent constructions of the moral practice in the schemes of the path in the Pāli canonical and post-canonical texts. In early Buddhist tradition, s<i>īla</i> is usually defined as the moral discipline consisting of three factors of the Eightfold Path (Right Speech, Right Action, and Right Livelihood), corresponding with varied lists of precepts applied to different agents. In addition to that partial understanding, this paper aspires to enrich the concept of <i>sīla</i> that goes beyond mere observance of precepts and includes practices related to the extended category of mindfulness. In the advanced stages of the path, mindfulness is usually incorporated with <i>samādhi</i> (concentration) to access deep meditative states. Nonetheless<i>,</i> the different interpretations of the path imply that some features of mindfulness practice have an active role in the prior mental dimension of moral development. Practices such as <i>sati-sampajañña</i> (mindfulness and clear comprehension), <i>bhojane mattaññū</i> (moderation in eating), <i>jāgariyā</i> (wakefulness), and <i>santosa</i> (contentment) all precede formal meditative development. However, they are included under the wide framework of mindfulness. Although these practices are not identified as ethical per se, they play a vital role in the practice of <i>sīla</i> and provide the necessary conditions for advanced mental development in formal meditative practice. As a result of these findings, this paper aspires to expand the notion of <i>sīla</i> as an integrated stage that combines bodily, verbal, and mental development, which comprises the pre-meditative practice.</p>","PeriodicalId":18523,"journal":{"name":"Mindfulness","volume":"47 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2024-07-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141781346","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Parents’ Self-Compassion as a Moderator Between Children’s Emotional Regulation Difficulties and Parents’ Depressive Symptoms","authors":"Maite Larrucea-Iruretagoyena, Izaskun Orue, Esther Calvete","doi":"10.1007/s12671-024-02412-8","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s12671-024-02412-8","url":null,"abstract":"<h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Objectives</h3><p>Recent studies suggest that children’s emotional difficulties may impact their parents’ psychological well-being, and certain protective factors could mitigate this association. The existing literature points to self-compassion as a potential protective factor against stress and difficulties. To this end, the present study aimed to explore the potential protective role of parents’ self-compassion in the prospective relationship between children’s emotional regulation difficulties and parents’ depressive symptoms.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Method</h3><p>The initial sample consisted of 214 children (53.3% girls; <i>M</i>_age = 12.71, <i>SD</i> = 1.37) and their parents: 209 mothers (<i>M</i>_age = 46.74 years, <i>SD</i> = 4.42) and 181 fathers (<i>M</i>_age = 48.85 years, <i>SD</i> = 5.42). The participants answered self-report questionnaires in a two-wave longitudinal study conducted over one year. A multilevel analysis was performed to examine the predictive pathways of parents’ depressive symptoms from children’s emotional regulation difficulties, parents’ self-compassion, and their interaction. Gender differences were addressed in the predictive associations.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Results</h3><p>Children’s emotional regulation difficulties predicted their parents’ depressive symptoms after one year, and this association was found to become attenuated as parents’ self-compassion increased. No significant gender differences were found for depressive symptoms or self-compassion, and parents’ gender did not moderate any of the longitudinal associations.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Conclusion</h3><p>Children’s emotional regulation difficulties may increase risk for parental depressive symptoms, but parental self-compassion mitigates this relationship.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Preregistration</h3><p>This study was not preregistered.</p>","PeriodicalId":18523,"journal":{"name":"Mindfulness","volume":"42 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2024-07-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141781348","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Does Mindfulness Mediate the Relationship Between Emotion Regulation and Pro-Environmental Behaviors Differently Based on Gender?","authors":"Giulia Ballarotto, Valeria D’Anna, Lorenzo Stefàno, Patrizia Velotti","doi":"10.1007/s12671-024-02405-7","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s12671-024-02405-7","url":null,"abstract":"<h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Objectives</h3><p>This study aimed to explore possible gender differences in the relationship between emotion dysregulation, mindfulness, and pro-environmental behaviors. Specifically, it aimed to investigate whether mindfulness mediated the association between emotion dysregulation and pro-environmental behaviors, and if there were any gender differences in this relationship.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Method</h3><p>A sample of 1,406 employees (56.3% males, average age = 44.85) participated in the study. Participants completed the Pro-Environmental Behaviors Scale (PEBS), Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale- Short Form (DERS-SF), and Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ) to assess pro-environmental behaviors, emotion regulation, and mindfulness, respectively. Data were analyzed using ANOVA, Pearson's correlation analysis, and mediation analysis.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Results</h3><p>Women exhibited higher scores on the PEBS total scale (<i>p</i> &lt; 0.001; 𝜂² = 0.02), higher scores on the Observe and Describe FFMQ subscales (<i>p</i> &lt; 0.001; 𝜂² = 0.01), and lower scores on the Non-react FFMQ subscale (<i>p</i> &lt; 0.001; 𝜂² = 0.01), compared to men. No gender differences were found on the DERS-SF total scale (<i>p</i> &gt; 0.05; 𝜂² = 0.00). Higher levels of emotion dysregulation were associated with lower pro-environmental behaviors (<i>r</i> = - 0.12; <i>p</i> &lt; 0.05). Mindfulness mediated the relationship between emotion dysregulation and pro-environmental behaviors, specifically through the ability to observe one's own emotions and external stimuli. Gender differences were found based on the Non-react facet of mindfulness, which is negatively associated with pro-environmental behaviors in men (<i>β</i> = - 0.08; <i>p</i> &lt; 0.05) and positively associated with them in women (<i>β</i> = 0.09; <i>p</i> &lt; 0.05).</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Conclusions</h3><p>The findings suggest that emotion dysregulation and mindfulness are associated with pro-environmental behaviors. The ability to observe one's own emotions and external stimuli plays a significant role in promoting sustainable behaviors, while the ability to perceive one's own emotions without feeling overwhelmed or compelled to react to them has different associations with pro-environmental behaviors in men and women. These results provide insights for the development of interventions targeting emotion regulation and mindfulness to encourage pro-environmental behaviors, specifically based on gender.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Preregistration</h3><p>This study is not preregistered.</p>","PeriodicalId":18523,"journal":{"name":"Mindfulness","volume":"10 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2024-07-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141781349","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Resting-State Functional Connectivity Associated with Non-Judgmental Awareness Predicted Multiple Measures of Negative Affect","authors":"Yi-Sheng Wong, Savannah Siew, Junhong Yu","doi":"10.1007/s12671-024-02413-7","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s12671-024-02413-7","url":null,"abstract":"<h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Objectives</h3><p>In recent years, an increasing number of studies have highlighted the usefulness of the Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ) in identifying varying levels of trait mindfulness. As higher trait mindfulness (as reflected by higher FFMQ scores) has been associated with fewer negative affective symptoms, a thorough understanding of the neural correlates associated with FFMQ scores would inform the development of more individualized mindfulness interventions. The current study investigated how individual differences in trait mindfulness are related to different resting-state functional connectivity patterns, and whether these patterns could predict negative affective symptoms.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Methods</h3><p>We analyzed data from 71 adults (age range: 20–45 years) from the Max Planck Institute-Leipzig Mind-Brain-Body dataset. Participants completed the FFMQ, the Beck Depression Inventory-II, and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, underwent resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging scans and reported the content of thought emerged during the scanning session. Network-based statistics were used to identify resting-state networks that were significantly associated with the FFMQ facets. The strengths of these networks were then used to predict negative affective symptoms.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Results</h3><p>Results indicated that higher scores on the facets of act with awareness and nonjudge were associated with fewer negative affective symptoms. The network-based statistics revealed networks of edges that were significantly associated with the facet of nonjudge. Moreover, this network significantly predicted multiple measures of negative affect. There were no networks that were significantly associated with other facets.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Conclusions</h3><p>These findings provide evidence at the neural level to suggest that the facet of nonjudge is inversely linked to negative affective symptoms.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Preregistration</h3><p>This study was not preregistered.</p>","PeriodicalId":18523,"journal":{"name":"Mindfulness","volume":"40 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2024-07-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141781351","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Affirmative Mindfulness, Acceptance, and Compassion-Based Group Intervention for Sexual Minorities (Free2Be): A Non-Randomized Mixed-Method Study for Feasibility with Exploratory Analysis of Effectiveness","authors":"Daniel Seabra, Jorge Gato, Nicola Petrocchi, Maria do Céu Salvador","doi":"10.1007/s12671-024-02403-9","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s12671-024-02403-9","url":null,"abstract":"<h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Objectives</h3><p>Despite sexual minority (SM), i.e. individuals who identify as lesbian women, gay men, bisexual, or pansexual, individuals presenting worse mental health outcomes when compared to heterosexual individuals, they face more difficulties in accessing affirmative and quality health services. This study is a mixed-method non-randomized single-arm trial targeting SM individuals assessing the feasibility and exploratory findings from an affirmative mindfulness, acceptance, and compassion-based group intervention (<i>Free2Be</i>).</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Method</h3><p>Eighteen participants who self-identified as SM, with a mean age of 30.80 years old, underwent a face-to-face group intervention with 13 weekly sessions (<i>Free2Be</i>). Feasibility was assessed in three domains (acceptability, practicality, and preliminary effectiveness) with self-report questionnaires and hetero-report interviews, during and after the intervention, and using a mixed-methods approach. Using a pre–post and participant-by-participant design, changes were assessed in self-reported internalized stigma, psychopathology indicators, and mindfulness, acceptance, and compassion processes.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Results</h3><p>The <i>Free2Be</i> was acceptable and feasible in all three domains. Participants who completed the intervention (≥ 80% of attendance) revealed significant or reliable decreases in stress and social anxiety symptoms, self-criticism, and fear of compassion for the self.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Conclusions</h3><p>The study provides evidence of the feasibility of the intervention. This affirmative mindfulness, acceptance, and compassion-based group intervention seems to be feasible and acceptable for SM individuals. These promising findings warrant further investigation within a pilot study.</p>","PeriodicalId":18523,"journal":{"name":"Mindfulness","volume":"70 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2024-07-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141781350","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Mindful Non-Judging and Posttraumatic Reactions in Police Academy Cadets: A Path Analysis","authors":"Brian A. Chopko, Richard E. Adams, Jeremy Davis, Terri L. Pelger, Patrick A. Palmieri","doi":"10.1007/s12671-024-02402-w","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s12671-024-02402-w","url":null,"abstract":"<h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Objectives</h3><p>Dispositional mindfulness has been associated with lower posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other negative health symptoms in the police population. Of the various mindfulness facets (i.e., non-judging, observing, describing, acting with awareness), non-judging has been demonstrated to be the strongest predictor of lower PTSD symptoms in police academy cadets. The mechanisms by which non-judging may lead to enhanced health outcomes in police officers are poorly understood and require further investigation.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Method</h3><p>The purpose of the current study was to test a model involving a pathway from pre-trauma mindful non-judging to PTSD symptoms and ultimately posttraumatic growth (PTG) that is mediated by worldviews in a sample of police academy cadets (<i>n</i> = 379). Data were collected via a survey packet distributed at a police academy located in a Southern state of the United States. We examined the relationships among demographic factors, adverse child events, negative life events, mindful non-judgment, world assumptions, PTSD, and PTG using path analysis.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Results</h3><p>The results indicated that positive worldviews served as a mediator between dispositional mindful non-judging and lower PTSD symptoms, which ultimately led to lower PTG.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Conclusions</h3><p>These findings have important implications for the selection and training of police academy cadets with the goal of increasing resilience to occupational trauma exposure. Additionally, these results have clinical implications regarding the treatment of officers experiencing symptoms of PTSD.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Preregistration</h3><p>This study is not preregistered.</p>","PeriodicalId":18523,"journal":{"name":"Mindfulness","volume":"15 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2024-07-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141721753","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}