Uptake of and Motivational Responses to Mental Health-Promoting Practices: Comparing Relaxation and Mindfulness Interventions.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Comparative analyses of alternative interventions within the same trial enable acceptability and fidelity of each to be investigated more critically. In addition, whereas so far studies have focused on efficacy evaluations, more understanding is needed on motivational factors influencing the uptake of mental health-promoting practices rather than solely their effects.

Purpose

This study investigates whether the motivational responses to a mindfulness intervention are different from a relaxation intervention. We compare social cognitions outlined by the reasoned action approach and their roles in practice uptake, self-reported reasons for non-practice, and experienced benefits.

Methods

In a cluster-randomized trial (ISRCTN18642659; N = 3134), 12-15-ye

SUBMITTER: Beattie MM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9335365 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature