Exploratory study of the effects of multi-site mindfulness interventions on the multifaceted self as a psychosocial indicator of mental health: A pilot study.
Acta psychologica May 1, 2025 Philippine Chachignon, Emmanuelle Le Barbenchon, Lionel Dany et al. 1 citation
People without mental health conditions tend to see themselves as having a more complex and positive personality than others, combining opposing positive traits. In contrast, individuals with depression see themselves as more complex in negative traits, lacking self-enhancing strategies linked to psychological health. In a study of 24 participants with depression and anxiety disorders who completed an 8-week mindfulness-based intervention, measures of trait mindfulness, anxiety, depression, and self-compassion all improved. Participants showed reduced self-negativity and a more positive view of others, though they still viewed themselves more negatively than others. The multifaceted self concept offers a useful approach for assessing mental health changes in mindfulness interventions.