How Psychological Change Unfolds During Online Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy: A Convergent Mixed-Methods Study of Daily Processes in Depression
Research Square July 8, 2026 DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-10271036/v1 (opens in new tab)
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractPsychological change during online mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for depression unfolds through a dynamic interplay of cognitive, emotional, and behavioral processes. A convergent mixed-methods analysis of daily diary data from participants reveals that improvements in depressive symptoms are linked to shifts in rumination, self-compassion, and engagement with mindfulness practices. The findings suggest that change occurs incrementally, with participants experiencing both setbacks and breakthroughs, and that the therapeutic process is non-linear and context-dependent.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Convergent mixed-methods study Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Population | Adults with depression |
| Intervention | Online mindfulness-based cognitive therapy |
| Key finding | Psychological change during online mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for depression is a non-linear process involving shifts in rumination, self-compassion, and mindfulness practice engagement. |
Abstract
How Psychological Change Unfolds During Online Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy: A Convergent Mixed-Methods Study of Daily Processes in Depression