Efficacy of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction on Reducing Somatization and Attachment Anxiety: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Jinghua Li, LuXin Zhou
Journal of Personality and Psychosomatic Research 2023 DOI: 10.61838/kman.jppr.1.4.3 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Randomized controlled trial Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 30 |
| Population | Adults with symptoms of somatization and attachment anxiety |
| Intervention | Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) |
| Duration | 12-week intervention with a two-month follow-up |
| Measures | Patient Health Questionnaire-15 (PHQ-15), Experiences in Close Relationships-Revised (ECR-R) |
| Topics | Anxiety Meditation |
| Key findings | MBSR significantly reduced somatization (baseline mean 15.40 to 8.25 post-intervention and 9.10 at two-month follow-up) and attachment anxiety (18.60 to 12.70 post-intervention and 13.40 at follow-up) compared with a control group that showed no significant changes. The authors conclude that MBSR is effective for these conditions and support its integration into therapeutic practice. |
Abstract
The objective of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) in reducing symptoms of somatization and attachment anxiety in adults. This randomized controlled trial involved 30 participants, divided equally into an MBSR intervention group and a control group. Participants were assessed at baseline, post-intervention (12 weeks), and at a two-month follow-up using the Patient Health Questionnaire-15 (PHQ-15) and the Experiences in Close Relationships-Revised (ECR-R) questionnaire. Data were analyzed using Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) with repeated measures and Bonferroni post-hoc tests, employing SPSS version 27. The MBSR intervention group showed a significant reduction in somatization from a baseline mean of 15.40 (SD = 2.58) to 8.25 (SD = 1.93) post-intervention and 9.10 (SD = 2.05) at follow-up (p < .001). The control group showed no significant changes. Similarly, attachment anxiety in the intervention group decreased from a baseline mean of 18.60 (SD = 2.73) to 12.70 (SD = 2.35) post-intervention and 13.40 (SD = 2.48) at follow-up (p < .001), while the control group remained stable. The results demonstrate that MBSR is an effective intervention for reducing somatization and attachment anxiety. These findings support the integration of MBSR into therapeutic practices for individuals experiencing these conditions.
Comparable studies
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