A Moment of Mindfulness: Computer-Mediated Mindfulness Practice Increases State Mindfulness

Mahmood, Lynsey; Hopthrow, Tim; Moura, Georgina Randsley de

doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0153923

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“…An important but understudied question is how much mindfulness practice is needed in order for benefits to emerge [53]. Whilst some studies suggest that just a single meditation session is sufficient to increase state mindfulness [54] and positive affect [55], others suggest that improvements in stress require a minimum of 4 weeks of training [56]. In the present study, participants experienced consecutive increases in self-reported well-being following 10 and 30 days, though the rate of benefit was greatest between baseline and day 10, during which participants completed an average of just 6.21 meditations.…”

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The efficacy of a brief app-based mindfulness intervention on psychosocial outcomes in healthy adults: A pilot randomised controlled trial

2018

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BackgroundPrevious evidence suggests that mindfulness training may improve aspects of psychosocial well-being. Whilst mindfulness is traditionally taught in person, consumers are increasingly turning to mindfulness-based smartphone apps as an alternative delivery medium for training. Despite this growing trend, few studies have explored whether mindfulness delivered via a smartphone app can enhance psychosocial well-being within the general public.MethodsThe present pilot randomised controlled trial compared the impact of engaging with the self-guided mindfulness meditation (MM) app ‘Headspace’ (n = 38) for a period of 10 or 30 days, to a wait-list (WL) control (n = 36), using a cohort of adults from the general population. The Satisfaction with Life Scale, Perceived Stress Scale, and Wagnild Resilience Scale were administered online at baseline and after 10 and 30 days of the intervention.ResultsTwelve participants (MM n = 9, WL n = 3) were lost to follow-up for unknown reasons. Relative to the WL control, the MM app positively impacted self-reported satisfaction with life, stress, and resilience at day 10, with further improvements emerging at day 30 (Cohen’s d = 0.57, 1.42, 0.63 respectively). The rate of improvement was largest at the 10-day assessment point, dropping moderately by day 30. Participants that rated the MM app as easy to engage with experienced the largest self-reported benefits. Moreover, the MM app was able to protect against an unexpected increase in perceived stress that emerged in the control group.ConclusionsThis pilot randomised controlled trial shows that self-reported improvements in psychosocial outcomes can be achieved at low cost through short-term engagement with a mindfulness-based smartphone app, and should be followed up with more substantive studies.Trial registrationISRCTN ISRCTN34618894.

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The efficacy of a brief app-based mindfulness intervention on psychosocial outcomes in healthy adults: A pilot randomised controlled trial

2018

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“…Single, short-duration (e.g., 5-minute) bouts of mindfulness have previously been shown to enhance perceived state mindfulness. 34 Results from our manipulation check indicate that participants felt they had engaged in mindfulness. As such, we feel comfortable considering mindfulness-related mechanisms to explain the observed findings.…”

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Experimental effects of brief, single bouts of walking and meditation on mood profile in young adults

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Loprinzi

2018

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Background: To examine the effects of an acute bout of aerobic exercise and meditation on mood state among young adults. Methods: Participants (N= 66, mean age = 21.3 years) were randomly assigned to walk,meditate, or sit (control) for 10 minutes. Participants’ mood state was monitored before and after the intervention using the Profile of Mood States (POMS) questionnaire. Results: Significant group x time interaction effects were observed for the POMS composite scores (P=0.05). When evaluating three POMS sub scales separately (depression/dejection,anger/hostility, and fatigue/inertia), only fatigue/inertia was found to have a significant group x time effect (P=0.04). Post hoc paired t tests revealed that fatigue/inertia sub scale scores significantly decreased from baseline to post-intervention in both the exercise (P=0.03) and meditation (P<0.001) groups. However, POMS composite scores decreased significantly in the meditation group (P<0.001) but not in the exercise group (P=0.10). Conclusion: A 10-minute bout of brisk walking and meditation both improved mood state,when compared to an inactive control group. A single bout of brisk walking or meditation may offer suitable strategies to improve mood state among young adults.

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“…In most cases, mindfulness is defined as a moment-by-moment experience with clear-eyed attention to the working of the mind, body and behaviour [ 25 , 26 ]. The regulation and maintenance of focused attention and awareness lead to an experience of wakefulness called state mindfulness [ 27 , 28 ]. Mindfulness can also be conceptualised as a stable trait assumed to be a part of the personality, which is pronounced differently in individuals and can be increased by regular practice [ 28 ].…”

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“…The regulation and maintenance of focused attention and awareness lead to an experience of wakefulness called state mindfulness [ 27 , 28 ]. Mindfulness can also be conceptualised as a stable trait assumed to be a part of the personality, which is pronounced differently in individuals and can be increased by regular practice [ 28 ]. Mindfulness means not only perceiving the current moment, but also having a non-judgmental attitude towards it.…”

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Effectiveness of a mindfulness-oriented substance use prevention program for boys with mild to borderline intellectual disabilities: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial

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Background Boys with mild to borderline intellectual disabilities (MBID) are at particular risk to drink in harmful ways once they start to consume alcohol. Interventions based on mindfulness have been proven to be effective in preventing substance use, but mostly for adults with MBID. A mindfulness oriented intervention targeting 11–17 years old boys will be tested in a randomised controlled trial. Study aim is to investigate the benefits of this new intervention compared to an active control condition within a 12 months follow-up. Methods In this randomised controlled proof of concept study, 82 boys with MBID who consumed any alcohol during the last year will be randomised either to the 6 week mindfulness oriented intervention or the control group receiving a control intervention equal in dose and length. The intervention group undergoes mindfulness training combined with interactive drug education, while the control group completes a health training combined with the same education. In the intention-to-treat analysis the primary outcome is the self-reported delay of first post-intervention drunkeness within a 12 months follow-up time span, measured weekly with a short app-based questionnaire. Secondary outcome is the use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs within 30 days post-intervention. Changes in neurobiological behavioural parameters, such as impulse control, reward anticipation, and decision making, are also investigated. Other secondary outcomes regard trait mindfulness, emotion regulation, psychopathological symptoms, peer networks, perceived stress, and quality of life. In addition, a prospective registry will be established to record specific data on the population of 11–17 year old boys with MBID without any alcohol experience. Discussion This study offers the opportunity to gain first evidence of the effectiveness of a mindfulness-oriented program for the prevention of substance use for boys with MBID. Trial registration German Clinical Trials Register, DRKS00014042. Registered on March 19th 2018.

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A Moment of Mindfulness: Computer-Mediated Mindfulness Practice Increases State Mindfulness

Cited by 58 publications

References 47 publications

The efficacy of a brief app-based mindfulness intervention on psychosocial outcomes in healthy adults: A pilot randomised controlled trial

The efficacy of a brief app-based mindfulness intervention on psychosocial outcomes in healthy adults: A pilot randomised controlled trial

Experimental effects of brief, single bouts of walking and meditation on mood profile in young adults

Effectiveness of a mindfulness-oriented substance use prevention program for boys with mild to borderline intellectual disabilities: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial

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