Examining the efficacy of a brief mindfulness-based stress reduction (Brief MBSR) program on psychological health.
J Am Coll Health
; 61(6): 348-60, 2013.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
The purpose of the study was to examine potential psychological health benefits of participating in a brief (5-week) mindfulness-based stress reduction (brief MBSR) program integrated into an academic course.PARTICIPANTS:
Participants were 119 undergraduate students (treatment n = 72; control n = 47) enrolled in elective academic courses on addictive behaviors, between January 2010 and May 2012.METHODS:
This study employed a quasi-experimental pretest/posttest design comparing changes in psychological health between brief MBSR treatment and parallel control groups. Baseline and follow-up data were collected synchronously across semesters for both groups.RESULTS:
Analysis of covariance revealed significant improvements in psychological health, measured by mindfulness (Philadelphia Mindfulness Scale p ≤ .001; Kentucky Inventory of Mindfulness Scale p ≤ .001) and self-compassion (Self-compassion Scale p ≤ .001), among brief MBSR participants compared with the parallel control cohort. Significant reductions in trait anxiety were not evident.CONCLUSIONS:
Brief MBSR programs can improve psychological health; however, longer MBSR programs may be needed to improve psychological distress, such as trait anxiety.
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Psicoterapia Breve
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Estresse Psicológico
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2013
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