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Exploring relations among mindfulness facets and various meditation practices: Do they work in different ways?
Ausiàs Cebolla1, Daniel Campos2, Laura Galiana3
1Universitat de València, València, Spain; Ciber Fisipathology of Obesity and Nutrition, Santiago de Compostela, Spain.
Consciousness and Cognition
|February 20, 2017
Summary
Different meditation practices uniquely influence specific facets of mindfulness. This study clarifies which meditation types best develop particular mindfulness skills, guiding personalized practice selection for enhanced well-being.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Cognitive Science
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) incorporate various meditation practices.
- The specific impact of distinct meditation practices on individual mindfulness facets remains unclear.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationships between different meditation practice variables and types of meditation.
- To determine how these practices uniquely contribute to the development of specific mindfulness facets.
Main Methods:
- A quantitative, cross-sectional study design was employed.
- 185 participants completed an online survey assessing meditation frequency, duration, lifetime practice, and the Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ).
- A Multiple Indicators Multiple Causes (MIMIC) structural equation model was utilized for data analysis.
Main Results:
- The MIMIC model demonstrated adequate fit, indicating the model's validity.
- Specific mindfulness facets were found to be uniquely associated with distinct meditation practice variables and types.
- Certain practices showed greater efficacy in promoting specific mindfulness facets compared to compassion or informal practices.
Conclusions:
- The study highlights the importance of selecting specific meditation practices to cultivate particular mindfulness facets.
- Findings provide empirical evidence to guide individuals in choosing meditation techniques that best align with their goals for developing specific aspects of mindfulness.
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