July 18, 2026
Sarah Strohmaier, Bruno Cayoun, Alice Shires et al.
preprint
Objectives: Mindfulness-integrated Cognitive Behavior Therapy (MiCBT) is an evidence-based, structured, transdiagnostic program. This study investigated three interrelated questions: (a) which characteristics predict initial enrolment suitability following intake assessment. (b) which baseline characteristics predict clinical improvement during MiCBT, (c) which characteristics predict treatment...
Mindfulness
February 12, 2026
Sarah Strohmaier, Fergal W. Jones, Oleg N. Medvedev
Abstract Objectives There is likely not a one-size-fits-all solution in mindfulness-based programs and practice. This study explored how personality traits may moderate the impact of a single shorter versus longer mindfulness practice compared to control. Method In a large international study involving 636 adults, participants completed personality and trait mindfulness measures and were...
Personality and Individual Differences
May 26, 2025
Sarah Strohmaier, Oleg N. Medvedev
3 citations
Understanding how personality and mindfulness traits influence responses to health and wellbeing interventions is important for improving their effectiveness, in particular since there is likely not a one-size-fits-all approach for mindfulness. While various interventions show overall benefits, individual differences likely determine optimal intervention types and doses. A multinational sample...
Current psychology (New Brunswick, N.J.)
May 1, 2024
Sarah Strohmaier, Simon B. Goldberg
13 citations
With research on mindfulness increasing exponentially, it is important to clarify factors that may influence the success of this approach. We examined the construct of mindfulness meditation practice quality using longitudinal data drawn from a randomized controlled trial testing low-dose mindfulness practices with novice mindfulness practitioners from the general population (N = 48). Results...
Brain Sciences
December 6, 2023
Florian Kurth, Sarah Strohmaier, Eileen Luders
7 citations
The orbitofrontal cortex (OFC) is a functionally heterogeneous brain region contributing to mental processes relating to meditation practices. The OFC has been reported to decline in volume with increasing age and differs in volume between meditation practitioners and non-practitioners. We hypothesized that the age-related decline of the OFC is diminished in meditation practitioners. We tested...
June 23, 2023
Nicholas Bowles, Jonathan N. Davies, Sarah Strohmaier et al.
10 citations
preprint
Mindfulness meditation is now practiced broadly in both religious and secular contexts, with numerous studies indicating potential benefits across a range of psychosocial domains. However, despite significant research effort, we still know little about dose-response effects – how frequently or for how longindividuals might need to practice mindfulness meditation to achieve certain practice...