Can sensory and semantic priming enhance the effects of guided self-compassion meditation? A proof-of-concept study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Self-compassion is a fundamental aspect of psychological health and well-being that can be cultivated through self-compassion meditations, but it remains unclear how to facilitate this most effectively. This study is the first to explore whether sensory and semantic priming introduced prior to a guided self-compassion meditation could enhance the effects of meditation in comparison with a control condition.

Methods

The study was conducted with 3 × 3 repeated measures between-group design, including three groups (sensory priming, semantic priming and control group), and three assessment time points of state self-compassion, self-criticism, and positive and negative affect (at baseline, after priming, and after guided meditation). Additionally, a meditation appeal

SUBMITTER: Buric I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11385674 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature