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  • Meditation interventions show variable effects on health and well-being.
  • Individual differences in meditation outcomes are not well understood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Investigate how baseline participant characteristics influence meditation outcomes.
  • Identify predictors of differential responses to meditation.

Main Methods:

  • Conducted a meta-analysis of 51 studies involving 7782 participants.
  • Employed subgroup analyses and meta-regression on a random-effects model.

Main Results:

  • Higher baseline psychopathology/depression correlated with poorer mental health outcomes.
  • Positive outcomes were linked to higher interpersonal scores, motivation, medical conditions, and mindfulness.
  • Well-being and stress showed mixed associations with both positive and negative outcomes.
  • Demographics, psychological traits, self-concept, and practice length did not significantly impact outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • Meditation interventions yield personalized effects.
  • Specific individual characteristics predict meditation outcomes, informing tailored interventions.