Mindfulness Integrative Model (MIM): cultivating positive states of mind towards oneself and the others through mindfulness and self-compassion
Raquel Rodríguez‐carvajal, Carlos García-rubio, David Paniagua, Gustavo García-Diex, Sara de Rivas
Anales de Psicologia January 10, 2017 DOI: 10.6018/analesps.32.3.261681 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Non-randomized controlled trial Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 87 |
| Population | Participants differentiated by meditation experience |
| Duration | Three-week intervention |
| Topics | Meditation |
| Keywords | Self-compassion Well-being Mindfulness-based intervention mbi Mediators |
| Key findings | The data support the Integrative Model of Mindfulness, indicating that mindfulness practice leads sequentially to mindfulness trait, then self-compassion, and subsequently to positive mental states toward others and oneself. |
Abstract
There are more and more studies showing the effectiveness of Mindfulness-based interventions (MBI) in well-being. However, there are few studies that explore the mechanisms underlying this effect. The aim of this study is to present and validate the Integrative Model of Mindfulness (MIM). MIM main hypothesis is that mindfulness practice leads to an increment in mindfulness trait, which leads to an increase of selfcompassion, and these in turn, lead to increase positive mental states towards others and oneself. A MBI intensive three-week with non-randomized controlled group was designed. Participants (N = 87) were differentiated by meditation experience as well. The results show large effect sizes regarding the effect of MBI on mindfulness trait, self-compassion and positive mental states to oneself and to others. The data support the MIM, indicating that the practice of mindfulness meditation leads in a sequentially way to the cultivation of mindfulness and self-compassion, which subsequently appears to lead to the development of positive mental states towards others and oneself.