2009
DOI: 10.1891/0889-8391.23.3.198
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Do Mindfulness Meditation Participants Do Their Homework? And Does It Make a Difference? A Review of the Empirical Evidence

Abstract: Mindfulness-based interventions have been shown to alleviate symptoms of a wide range of physical and mental health conditions. Regular between-session practice of mindfulness meditation is among the key factors proposed to produce the therapeutic benefits of mindfulnessbased programs. This article reviews the mindfulness intervention literature with a focus on the status of home practice research and the relationship of practice to mindfulness program outcomes. Of 98 studies reviewed, nearly one-quarter (N = … Show more

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“…However, they did not measure time spent meditating. There is some debate about the necessity of meditation practice (Smith, 2004;Vetesse, Toneatto, Stea, Nguyen, & Wang, 2009). For example, in acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), Fletcher & Hayes (2005) use a variety of exercises to cultivate mindfulness, aside from meditation.…”
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“…However, they did not measure time spent meditating. There is some debate about the necessity of meditation practice (Smith, 2004;Vetesse, Toneatto, Stea, Nguyen, & Wang, 2009). For example, in acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), Fletcher & Hayes (2005) use a variety of exercises to cultivate mindfulness, aside from meditation.…”
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“…Participants also had useful views on the extensiveness of the instruction, wanting specific and detailed guidance (e.g., appreciating the structured nature of counting breaths), but resisting intrusive on-going instruction that disrupted their experience. Finally, in terms of attempting to ensure 'compliance' in homework activities -often an issue in mindfulness research (Vettese et al, 2009) -and increase the likelihood of participants adopting a sustainable practice post-intervention, it would appear better to 'under-promise and over-deliver.' Participants felt that being asked to commit to just 10 minutes per day was very realistic and 'doable,' whereas a longer session would have been onerous and likely to deter engagement.…”
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“…ex., ) mais il n'y a pas toujours de relation dose-réponse entre l'exposition à l'intervention et la quantité de bénéfices psychologiques (p. ex., Vettese, Toneatto, Stea, Nguyen et Wang, 2009).…”
Section: Revue Des Effets De La Pleine Conscience Sur La Santé Psychounclassified