How Do the Features of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy Contribute to Positive Therapeutic Change? A Meta-Synthesis of Qualitative Studies

Cairns, Victoria; Murray, Craig

doi:10.1017/s1352465813000945

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“…Few qualitative studies on mindfulness have been conducted (Bermudez et al 2013;Bihari and Mullan 2014;Cairns and Murray 2013;Mackenzie et al 2007;Turner 2013). A qualitative assessment, such as ours, may account for the particular practitioners' experiences and the potential of long-term mindfulness practice.…”

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Mindfulness Practice Outcomes Explained Through the Discourse of Experienced Practitioners

Machado

Costa

2015

Mindfulness

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Mindfulness-based interventions are increasingly popular, and many practitioners maintain the practice for several years. Experienced mindfulness practitioners (N=22) explained how they perceived the outcomes, the process, and the particularities of their experience. Semi-structured interviews were analyzed leading to the identification of four distinct moments in mindfulness practice: introduction to mindfulness and life immersion, mindfulness skill and life discomfort, mindfulness living and life connection, and mindfulness and life engagement. Practitioners report perceived efficacy and flexibility of behavioral, cognitive, and emotional processes as a consequence of long-term mindfulness practice. Changes in the differentiation of the self, in self/other perspectives, in equanimity, in the locus of control, and in choice patterns seem to be central mechanisms to receive research attention.

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Mindfulness Practice Outcomes Explained Through the Discourse of Experienced Practitioners

Machado

Costa

2015

Mindfulness

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“…Articles were excluded if they were not relevant to the topic; a numerical interpretation based quantitative study; an article which is based on undemocratic political motivations not consistent with anti-oppressive practice (AASW, 2010); or an article/research paper which is not about human empowerment or development (Cairns & Murray, 2015).…”

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“…In terms of search outcome followed by several screening and exclusion checks, 19 literatures were sourced, which represented 13 different empowerment approaches including 3 practical applications based studies. The researcher had undertaken the literature search process before the PhD study and it has remained an ongoing process in the course of building the chapter through several drafting and re-drafting processes (Cairns and Murray, 2015).…”

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“…Reading the approaches (Noblit and Hare, 1988) which all aimed to build a wider discussion on the multi-disciplinary process of human empowerment. The approaches of the authors were thoroughly read and in this process the key themes, metaphors and concepts within the findings, discussions and conclusions sections were noted (Cairns & Murray, 2015).…”

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“…Building on the previous explorations of the empowerment approaches guided by the first three steps of Noblit and Hare (1988), the synthesis process has now focused on the identified (emerging) scopes and strategies of empowerment guided by the next four steps of Noblit and Hare (1988) The synthesis process not only focused on the literal meanings and contexts but also the deeper interpretations in contexts. These were all directed to articulate the emerging core concepts from each empowerment approach (Cairns and Murray, 2015).…”

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Re-visioning Child Protection Management Embedded in Family Empowerment

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This paper reports on recently completed research which explores the key question of whether public child protection practice requires a vision embedded in family empowerment. The principle objective of the study was to promote our understanding of the experiences families have with child protection services. The project progressed in two different phases. In phase one, a qualitative in-depth interviewing method was applied to explore the experiences and views of the families. The findings were then thematically analysed through a critical theoretical process. For the second phase, we developed an empowerment framework to analyse and map the key themes from the findings, which outlines the families’ difficulties to engage with, and their alienation from, the services in all stages of interventions. The mapping outcomes indicate a link between the process of empowering the families and the process of improving the child protection service.

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A systematic review and meta‐ethnographic synthesis of Mindfulness‐based Cognitive Therapy for people with major depression

Williams

Hartley

Langer

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Clin Psychology and Psychoth

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Background Mindfulness‐based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) is a relapse‐prevention intervention for people experiencing major depression. Three qualitative meta‐syntheses investigating experiences of taking part in MBCT and/or Mindfulness‐based Stress Reduction (MBSR) across different diagnostic populations reported themes including control, choice, group processes, relationships and struggles. As multiple studies have been published since, we aimed to update, systematically review and synthesize the experiences of participants with depression taking part in MBCT. Methods Four databases were searched systematically (PsycInfo, Web of Science, Medline and CINAHL) up to and including 12 November 2021. Twenty‐one qualitative studies met the review criteria. All papers were rated as fair using a quality appraisal tool. Meta‐ethnography was applied. Results Across 21 studies of participants with current or previous depression who had participated in MBCT, three overarching themes were developed: ‘Becoming skilled and taking action’, ‘Acceptance’ and ‘Ambivalence and Variability’. Participants became skilled through engagement in mindfulness practices, reporting increased awareness, perspective and agency over their experiences. Participants developed acceptance towards their experiences, self and others. There was variability and ambivalence regarding participants' expectations and difficulties within mindfulness practices. Limitations Many studies were conducted in MBCT‐research centres that may hold conflicts of interest. Many studies did not address the impact of the participant–researcher relationship thus potentially affecting their interpretations. Studies were skewed towards the experiences of female participants. Conclusions Our findings help to enhance participant confidence in MBCT, alongside understanding the processes of change and the potential for difficulties. MBCT is beneficial and provides meaningful change for many but remains challenging for some.

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How Do the Features of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy Contribute to Positive Therapeutic Change? A Meta-Synthesis of Qualitative Studies

Cited by 47 publications

References 22 publications

Mindfulness Practice Outcomes Explained Through the Discourse of Experienced Practitioners

Mindfulness Practice Outcomes Explained Through the Discourse of Experienced Practitioners

Re-visioning Child Protection Management Embedded in Family Empowerment

A systematic review and meta‐ethnographic synthesis of Mindfulness‐based Cognitive Therapy for people with major depression

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