The secret ingredient in mindfulness interventions? A case for practice quality over quantity.

ABSTRACT: As mindfulness-based interventions become increasingly widespread, interest has grown in better understanding which features of these treatments produce beneficial effects. The present study examined the relative contribution of mindfulness practice time and practice quality in predicting psychological functioning (negative affect, emotion regulation, quality of life, mindfulness). Data were drawn from a randomized clinical trial of mindfulness training for smokers and assessed outcomes at posttreatment (n = 43) and 5-month follow-up (n = 38). The intervention included instruction in mindfulness techniques targeted to smoking cessation and relapse prevention and was composed of 10 group meetings over 8 weeks. Data from 8 treatment groups were used. Mindfulness practice quality was measured

SUBMITTER: Goldberg SB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6333205 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature