Longitudinal increases in mindfulness practice quality are associated with changes in psychological outcomes and not vice versa - a brief report.
Current psychology (New Brunswick, N.J.) May 1, 2024 Sarah Strohmaier, Simon B Goldberg 13 citations
Improvements in the quality of mindfulness meditation practice over time are linked to reductions in anxiety and stress and increases in mindfulness, but not the reverse. Data from a randomized controlled trial with 48 novice practitioners from the general population who used low-dose mindfulness practices suggests that practice quality drives better psychological outcomes, supporting its importance even in low-dose and self-help programs.