The secret ingredient in mindfulness interventions? A case for practice quality over quantity
Simon B Goldberg1, A C Del Re2, William T Hoyt1
1Department of Counseling Psychology, University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Journal of Counseling Psychology
|July 15, 2014
Summary
Mindfulness practice quality, not just time, significantly predicts psychological well-being in smokers undergoing mindfulness training. High-quality practice is key for lasting benefits.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Behavioral Science
- Clinical Psychology
Background:
- Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) are increasingly popular for various psychological conditions.
- Understanding specific MBI components that drive therapeutic effects is crucial for optimizing treatments.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the differential impact of mindfulness practice time versus practice quality on psychological functioning.
- To assess the predictive value of practice quality and time on outcomes in a smoking cessation trial.
Main Methods:
- Utilized data from a randomized clinical trial of mindfulness training for smokers.
- Employed multilevel modeling to analyze weekly measures of mindfulness practice quality over 8 weeks.
- Assessed psychological functioning (negative affect, emotion regulation, quality of life, mindfulness) at posttreatment and 5-month follow-up.
Main Results:
- Mindfulness practice quality significantly predicted psychological functioning at both posttreatment and follow-up, independent of practice time.
- Practice time predicted outcomes at posttreatment but not at the 5-month follow-up.
- Neither practice time nor quality predicted smoking abstinence at 1 or 6 months postquit.
Conclusions:
- Practice quality is a critical factor in the effectiveness of mindfulness interventions for psychological well-being.
- Future research and clinical applications should emphasize the quality of mindfulness practice.
- While MBIs show promise, their impact on smoking cessation requires further investigation.
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