The effects of a mindfulness‐based stress reduction program on stress, mindfulness self‐efficacy, and positive states of mind
Vickie Y. Chang, Oxana Palesh, Rebecca Caldwell, Nathan Glasgow, Mark Abramson, Frederic Luskin, Michelle Gill, Adam Burke, Cheryl Koopman
Stress and Health June 10, 2004 DOI: 10.1002/smi.1011 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Pre-post intervention study Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Duration | 8-week intervention |
| Topics | Meditation |
| Citations | 238 |
| Key points | Post-intervention stress was significantly lower, and mindfulness self-efficacy and positive states of mind were significantly higher than pre-intervention levels. |
Abstract
Abstract Mindfulness‐based stress reduction (MBSR) has grown in popularity over the last two decades, showing efficacy for a variety of health issues. In the current study, we examined the effects of an MBSR intervention on pain, positive states of mind, stress, and mindfulness self‐efficacy. These measures were collected before and following an 8‐week intervention. Post‐intervention levels of stress were significantly lower than pre‐intervention levels, while mindfulness self‐efficacy and positive states of mind were at significantly higher levels. The findings underscore the potential for stress management, awareness and attention training, and positive states of mind using MBSR. Copyright © 2004 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
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Cites 10
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