The role of acceptance in mood improvement during Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction.
| Publication Type | Academic Article |
| Authors | Arlt Mutch V, Evans S, Wyka K |
| Journal | J Clin Psychol |
| Volume | 77 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pagination | 7-19 |
| Date Published | 07/06/2020 |
| ISSN | 1097-4679 |
| Keywords | Mindfulness |
| Abstract | OBJECTIVE: This study elucidates the association between acceptance, mindfulness, and psychological well-being in a community-based sample participating in a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program. METHOD: Participants (n = 52) completed an 8-week MBSR program at an academic medical center. Participants completed the Profile of Mood States (POMS), Mindfulness Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS), and Acceptance and Action Questionnaire (AAQ-II) at pre- and post-MSBR programs. RESULTS: Serial mediation analysis suggested that changes in mindfulness preceded changes in acceptance, which improved well-being (indirect effect = -6.57, 95% confidence interval [CI; -13.38, -1.57]). Participants with low pre-MSBR acceptance significantly increased acceptance and well-being (p < .001). Moderated mediation models suggested that the pre-MBSR acceptance level moderated the mindfulness-acceptance and the acceptance-well-being link. CONCLUSIONS: Acceptance may be related to mindfulness and pre-MSBR acceptance may differentially affect outcomes. Limitations include a nonclinical sample and a lack of a control group. Future research may examine mindfulness "dose" and other mechanisms that facilitate improvements in outcomes. |
| DOI | 10.1002/jclp.23017 |
| PubMed ID | 32633089 |