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The effects of a mindfulness‐based stress reduction program on stress, mindfulness self‐efficacy, and positive states of mind
Author(s) -
Chang Vickie Y.,
Palesh Oxana,
Caldwell Rebecca,
Glasgow Nathan,
Abramson Mark,
Luskin Frederic,
Gill Michelle,
Burke Adam,
Koopman Cheryl
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
stress and health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.009
H-Index - 61
eISSN - 1532-2998
pISSN - 1532-3005
DOI - 10.1002/smi.1011
Subject(s) - mindfulness , mindfulness based stress reduction , stress reduction , psychology , intervention (counseling) , popularity , stress (linguistics) , clinical psychology , meditation , stress management , self efficacy , psychotherapist , psychiatry , social psychology , linguistics , philosophy , theology
Mindfulness‐based stress reduction (MBSR) has grown in popularity over the last two decades, showing efficacy for a variety of health issues. In the current study, we examined the effects of an MBSR intervention on pain, positive states of mind, stress, and mindfulness self‐efficacy. These measures were collected before and following an 8‐week intervention. Post‐intervention levels of stress were significantly lower than pre‐intervention levels, while mindfulness self‐efficacy and positive states of mind were at significantly higher levels. The findings underscore the potential for stress management, awareness and attention training, and positive states of mind using MBSR. Copyright © 2004 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.