The role of acceptance in mood improvement during Mindfulness‐Based Stress Reduction

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....

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Published in:Journal of clinical psychology 2021-01, Vol.77 (1), p.7-19
Main Authors: Arlt Mutch, Virginia K., Evans, Susan, Wyka, Katarzyna
Format: Article
Language:English
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acceptance
MBSR
Mindfulness
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Summary: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 
ISSN:0021-9762
1097-4679
DOI:10.1002/jclp.23017