A Metasynthesis of Qualitative Studies on Mindfulness, Sexuality, and Relationality

Dussault, Éliane; Fernet, Mylène; Godbout, Natacha

doi:10.1007/s12671-020-01463-x

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“…In conclusion, the present study revealed that parents who endured CCIT are more at risk of perceiving a poorer parenting alliance, and this is partially due to a lower dispositional mindfulness, which is associated with both personal and partner’s parenting alliance. This study represents a valuable addition to the emerging scientific literature on the association between mindfulness and intimate relationships (Dussault et al, 2020; Karremans et al, 2017) and the relational functioning of childhood trauma survivors (Godbout, Bakhos, et al, 2020; Godbout, Morissette Harvey, et al, 2020; Roche et al, 2019). Our results on mindfulness, especially describing and nonjudgment facets, as mechanisms between CCIT and parenting alliance have allowed to identify key targets that could eventually be implemented in mindfulness-based parenting programs (e.g., Mindful Parenting; S.…”

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confidence: 98%

“…In line with an emerging trend in mindfulness research that aims to investigate its connection with interpersonal functioning (e.g., Dussault et al, 2020; Karremans et al, 2017), a growing body of research has demonstrated that low dispositional mindfulness may partly explain the difficulties that CCIT survivors report in their intimate relationships (Godbout, Bakhos, et al, 2020; Godbout, Morissette Harvey, et al, 2020). In an attempt to bridge empirical and theoretical work on mindfulness and relationships, Karremans et al (2017) proposed a model of how mindfulness may shape couple functioning.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Childhood interpersonal trauma and postpartum parenting alliance: The role of mindfulness in couples.

Rassart,

Paradis,

Herba

et al. 2024

Journal of Family Psychology

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A large body of evidence demonstrates that childhood interpersonal trauma is associated with poorer parental and couple outcomes following the birth of a new child. As a unique component of couple functioning, parenting alliance is key during this transition period and is associated with long-term parental and child well-being. However, parenting alliance remains understudied in relation to childhood trauma, and little is known regarding the underlying mechanisms of this relationship among couples. Given its documented role in the intimate relationships of childhood interpersonal trauma-exposed individuals, dispositional mindfulness could be considered as a potential explanatory mechanism. Using a dyadic approach, this study examined the role of dispositional mindfulness, and its different facets, in the association between cumulative childhood interpersonal trauma (CCIT) and parenting alliance. A randomly selected community sample of 421 parental couples with infants completed online questionnaires. For both mothers and fathers, CCIT was associated with a more negative perception of parenting alliance through lower dispositional mindfulness, specifically through lower scores on the nonjudgment and describing facets. Moreover, results revealed dyadic indirect effects between parents' CCIT and their partner's parenting alliance through both partners' dispositional mindfulness. This study provides insight on how parents of an infant may influence each other's perceived parenting alliance through their dispositional mindfulness. Results also highlight mindfulness as a relevant mechanism for CCIT survivors who struggle to establish or maintain a positive parenting alliance, as well as the need to involve both parents in research and intervention.

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Childhood interpersonal trauma and postpartum parenting alliance: The role of mindfulness in couples.

Rassart,

Paradis,

Herba

et al. 2024

Journal of Family Psychology

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“…Studies have shown that mindfulness‐based interventions have a positive effect on the experience of chronic diseases, incontinence symptoms, infertility, the control of menopausal symptoms, and sexual problems. Studies have also shown that mindfulness‐based interventions can reduce stress, anxiety, and disease symptoms and increase psychological well‐being and quality of life 18–22 …”

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The Effect of a Mindfulness‐Based Stress Reduction Program on Premenstrual Symptoms: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Şener

Şolt

2023

J Midwife Womens Health

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IntroductionPremenstrual syndrome (PMS) is an important health problem that affects women of childbearing age. Mindfulness, a meditation practice that cultivates the acceptance of events as they occur in the moment without judgment, is a promising strategy to help women cope with PMS. This study aimed to test the efficacy of a mindfulness‐based stress reduction (MBSR) program in decreasing premenstrual symptoms compared with a control group.MethodsThis study was a prospective, single‐masked randomized controlled trial conducted between February and April 2022 with 90 university students. Participants were women between 20 and 30 years of age, scored at least 45 on the Premenstrual Syndrome Scale (PMSS), and were not receiving other treatments for PMS. Participants were randomized into experimental (MBSR) and control groups in a 1:1 allocation. MBSR was provided in 8 weekly sessions lasting 2.5 hours and a 6‐hour silence retreat during week 6. Symptoms of PMS were evaluated with the PMSS at baseline and postintervention. Differences between groups were compared postintervention using analysis of covariance to correct for baseline scores. The study was registered at www.clinicaltrials.gov before the data collection process was initiated (NCT05191108).ResultsOf the 90 enrolled participants, 74 participants completed the study and postintervention assessment (37 in each group). Immediately postintervention, the women in the experimental group had significantly lower PMS symptoms than women in the control group (PMSS total score, 96.35 vs 123.02; P < .001). The effect size for the change in premenstrual symptoms was large (partial η2, 0.510). Specific symptoms measured by the PMSS subscales all showed significant reductions in scores in the MBSR group compared with the control group.DiscussionA mindfulness stress reduction program was effective in reducing premenstrual symptoms. MBSR programs may be used as a therapy for PMS. Future studies should test MBSR in larger and more diverse groups of women with PMS.

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“…Studies that have been carried out relating to the practice of mindfulness and sexuality in men have revealed its effectiveness in sexual desire, the level of performance anxiety, sexual satisfaction and fantasies, and the use of pornography, among other variables [ 26 , 27 , 28 ]. Studies related to male sexual dysfunction have focused on the effect of mindfulness on reducing performance anxiety, thought fusion, and sexual desire, with the understanding that mindfulness practice may act as a mediator between anxiety and sexual desire [ 26 , 29 , 30 , 31 ]. Likewise, the effect of mindfulness-based interventions in reducing anxiety in men diagnosed with erectile dysfunction has been analysed, as men focus their attention on the sexual stimulation received rather than on distraction or emotional avoidance [ 32 , 33 , 34 , 35 , 36 ].…”

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A Scoping Review of the Influence of Mindfulness on Men’s Sexual Activity

Rodríguez

Sánchez-Sánchez

García-Montes

et al. 2023

IJERPH

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Mindfulness practice and mindfulness-based interventions are widely known, especially for women’s sexuality. However, it is currently unknown how this practice affects the experience of male sexuality, possibly due to the existence of pharmacological treatments that are usually the first choice of treatment for men. The objectives of this study are to explore the influence of mindfulness on different components of men’s sexuality from a scoping review of relevant scientific articles existing in the literature. A literature search from 2010 to 2022 was carried out in the electronic databases MEDLINE, Embase, PsycINFO, Web of Science, Scopus, PubMed, Dialnet, SciELO Citation Index, and Redalyc. Out of the 238 studies, 12 that met the defined selection criteria were selected. The analysis of these studies seems to indicate that the practice of mindfulness favours different variables of male sexuality, such as satisfaction and sexual functioning or genital self-image. Mindfulness-based interventions represent a valuable and promising contribution. No adverse effects were detected from the review of scientific articles considered in this work. Nevertheless, more randomized studies with active control groups are necessary to establish the benefits of mindfulness-based interventions in sex therapy for men.

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A Metasynthesis of Qualitative Studies on Mindfulness, Sexuality, and Relationality

Cited by 9 publications

References 35 publications

Childhood interpersonal trauma and postpartum parenting alliance: The role of mindfulness in couples.

Childhood interpersonal trauma and postpartum parenting alliance: The role of mindfulness in couples.

The Effect of a Mindfulness‐Based Stress Reduction Program on Premenstrual Symptoms: A Randomized Controlled Trial

A Scoping Review of the Influence of Mindfulness on Men’s Sexual Activity

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