The Role of Otrovert Personality Orientation in Mindfulness-Based Intervention Outcomes: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Rachna Garg, Shivani Goel, Sneha Goel
Research Square February 4, 2026 preprint DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-8685569/v1 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Randomized controlled trial |
|---|---|
| Intervention | Mindfulness-based intervention |
| Topics | Meditation |
| Key findings | The authors propose that the "Otrovert" personality orientation, which emphasizes adaptive self-regulation and context-sensitive engagement beyond the introversion–extroversion continuum, may help explain individual differences in response to mindfulness-based interventions. They report no results, describing the work as a randomized controlled trial design intended to test this question and to offer methodological and theoretical insights for integrating emerging personality frameworks into intervention research. |
Abstract
Abstract Personality-based differences play a critical role in determining individual responsiveness to psychological interventions; however, traditional personality models often fail to explain variability in mindfulness-based outcomes. Recently, the Otrovert construct, proposed by Kaminski (2025), has emerged as a novel personality orientation emphasizing adaptive self-regulation and context-sensitive engagement beyond the introversion–extroversion continuum. The present study aimed to examine the role of Otrovert orientation in influencing outcomes of a mindfulness-based intervention using a randomized controlled trial design. Participants were randomly assigned to either a mindfulness-based intervention group or a control group. Psychological outcomes related to well-being and emotional regulation were assessed at baseline and post-intervention. Otrovert orientation was measured using a newly developed Otrovert Orientation Scale grounded in contemporary theoretical perspectives. Findings are expected to contribute empirical evidence supporting the relevance of emerging personality frameworks in mindfulness research. The study offers methodological and theoretical insights for integrating personality innovation into intervention research.
Comparable studies
Other randomized controlled trials on meditation, most cited first.
| Study | Year | Design | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alterations in Brain and Immune Function Produced by Mindfulness Meditation Healthy employees in a work environment | 2003 | Randomized controlled trial | n = 41 |
| Prevention of relapse/recurrence in major depression by mindfulness-based cognitive therapy. Recovered recurrently depressed patients | 2000 | Randomized controlled trial | n = 145 |
| Open hearts build lives: Positive emotions, induced through loving-kindness meditation, build consequential personal resources. Working adults | 2008 | Randomized controlled trial | n = 139 |
| Short-term meditation training improves attention and self-regulation Undergraduate Chinese students | 2007 | Randomized controlled trial | n = 40 |
| Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Depression: Replication and Exploration of Differential Relapse Prevention Effects. Recovered recurrently depressed patients | 2004 | Randomized controlled trial | n = 73 |