Mindfulness in non-mindfulness-based programs: Meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials Cover Image

Všímavost v programech nezaměřených na její rozvíjení: metaanalýza znáhodněných kontrolovaných studií
Mindfulness in non-mindfulness-based programs: Meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Author(s): Jan Benda
Subject(s): Psychology
Published by: Masarykova univerzita nakladatelství
Keywords: mindfulness; common factor; psychotherapeutic change; meta-analysis; Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire;

Summary/Abstract: Objectives: The aim of this meta-analysis was to investigate if mindfulness is developed in some therapy or intervention programs, that are not explicitly focused on its development. Method: Randomized controlled trials were searched from Scopus database that investigated the effect of non-mindfulness-based therapy or intervention programs on the levels of mindfulness. The search was limited to studies which have used the Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire for measuring mindfulness. Results: A total of 24 trials met inclusion criteria. Among the assessed programs, two had large effects for change in mindfulness (0,8 ˂ d), seven had medium effects (0,5 ˂ d ˂ 0,8), ten had small effects (0,2 ˂ d ˂ 0,5) and five had either no effect or negative effect (d ˂ 0,2). The weighted mean of effect sizes of all 24 programs on mindfulness development was d = 0,41. Conclusion: Many non-mindfulness-based therapy or intervention programs do have an effect on the increase of mindfulness.

  • Issue Year: 15/2021
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 165-176
  • Page Count: 12
  • Language: Czech