A meta-analysis of the relationship between trait mindfulness and substance use behaviors.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The relationship between trait mindfulness and substance use behaviors has been inconsistent across studies. The current meta-analysis aimed at quantifying the magnitude of this relationship, and at determining how this relationship varies in context of (1) mindfulness facets, (2) substance type, (3) sample characteristics, and (4) substance use severity.

Methods

Using electronic databases, the literature search yielded 303 articles, but only 39 articles met inclusion criteria to be included in this meta-analysis. The relationship was quantified as a Pearson's r correlation coefficient for all studies.

Results

Findings indicated a small, negative, and significant trait mindfulness-substance use behaviors relationship (r=-0.13). This relationship varied acro

SUBMITTER: Karyadi KA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4263033 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature