Effects of a mindfulness based intervention on positive emotions

Not Applicable

• Conditions: healthy adults

• Registration Number: JPRN-UMIN000048957
• Lead Sponsor: KwanseiGakuin University

Brief Summary

The present study explored the effects of a mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) program on improving positive affect in adults aged 18 to 65 years. 19 adults who met the participation criteria participated in two groups of MBSR. Finally, 9 completers were highly satisfied with MBSR, and the ANOVA showed that MBSR increased positive emotions and reduced fatigue. These results were consistent with the hypothesis, which was sufficient for a pilot study.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2022-09-21
• Study Completion: 2023-09-01
• Last Update Posted: 2 September 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Complete: follow-up complete
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 19

Inclusion Criteria

Not provided

Exclusion Criteria

(a)History of previous mindfulness interventions (b)Receiving medication or other psychotherapy for mental illness: Diagnosed and under treatment for substance related disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder, panic disorder, hyperventilation syndrome, depressive disorder. (c) Suicidal ideation (d) Experienced a loss or sudden change in their lives, such as the recent death of a close relative (e) Severe dementia (f) Serious physical illness (g) Any condition which the principal investigator judges to be unsuitable for participation in the research.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Japanese version of the Dispositional Positive Emotion Scale (pre-intervention, post-intervention, and 3-month follow-up)

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Japanese version of the Self-Compassion Scale Japanese version of the Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire Japanese version of the Profile of Mood States 2nd Edition Japanese version of the Satisfaction With Life Scale Japanese version of the MOS 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36v2) (all outcomes will be assessed at pre-intervention, post-intervention, and 3-month follow-up)