Mindfulness-based positive psychology interventions: a systematic review.
Joshua George Allen1, John Romate2, Eslavath Rajkumar2
1Department of Psychology, School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Central University of Karnataka, Kalaburagi, India. allengeorge@cuk.ac.in.
BMC Psychology
|August 7, 2021
Summary
Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) show potential for positive outcomes, particularly enhancing hedonic well-being. Modifications are needed to optimize MBIs for broader positive functioning and eudaimonic enhancement.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Well-being Studies
Background:
- Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) are widely used but primarily in clinical settings.
- Empirical research on the positive potentials of mindfulness is limited and academically ambiguous.
- This review focuses on MBIs integrated with positive psychology variables for enhanced functioning.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review studies combining MBIs with positive psychology.
- To explore interventions promoting eudaimonia, hedonia, and other positive variables.
- To identify strategies for maximizing positive outcomes from MBIs.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature search across PubMed, Scopus, PsycNet, and Google Scholar.
- Screening of 3831 articles, with 21 selected for final review.
- Analysis of interventions targeting hedonic and eudaimonic well-being.
Main Results:
- MBIs demonstrate potential for specific positive outcomes under certain conditions.
- Hedonic variables and other positive factors showed greater influence than eudaimonic enhancement.
- Limited circumstances were identified for achieving specific positive outcomes through MBIs.
Conclusions:
- Existing MBIs require modification for exclusively positive outcomes.
- Novel interventions are necessary for comprehensive eudaimonic enhancement and hedonic elevation.
- Integrating positive psychology with MBIs offers a pathway to improved well-being.
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