Mindfulness-Based Intervention Research: Characteristics, Approaches, and Developments / Edition 1

by Christian U. Krägeloh, Marcus A. Henning, Oleg Medvedev, Xuan Joanna Feng, Fiona Moir

Overview

This book provides an outline and critical discussion of the characteristics of mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) research. Since the first reports on the use of mindfulness practices in health interventions, a large body of research literature has emerged to document the effectiveness of MBIs for reducing psychological distress and to increase well-being. The integration of mindfulness into very diverse psychological theories makes it a unique concept in psychology that has generated a large amount of interest both in academic research but also the broader media. With this growing literature, mindfulness researchers have also recognised the need to be more critical of its developments, such as how MBIs are presented to the public or what types of research methods are used to test claims of an MBI's effectiveness. This book examines the large variety of approaches in which MBIs have been studied, including an outline of the philosophical underpinnings of MBI research, definition and measurement of mindfulness, the use of qualitative and quantitative research methods, research design, and research that addresses cultural and religious factors. The book contributes to increased awareness of the current direction of MBI research and thus seeks to contribute to further methodological refinement and sophistication of the research field. This book on the characteristics of research on MBIs is a must read for any researcher or practitioner interested in this fascinating topic.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781138681385
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	04/02/2019
Pages:	186
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

About the Author

Christian U. Krägeloh, Xuan Joanna Feng, Rex Billington, Richard L. Siegert

Table of Contents

Foreword

Chapter 1 - The characteristics of research on mindfulness-based interventions

Chapter 2 – Meta-theories and qualitative methods in mindfulness research

Chapter 3 – Measuring mindfulness

Chapter 4 – Quantitative research on the effectiveness of mindfulness-based interventions

Chapter 5 – Cultural and religious factors in research on mindfulness-based interventions

Index

Editorial Reviews

Reviewer: Gary B Kaniuk, PsyD (Cermak Health Services)
Description: This book describes research involving mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs). It explores theory, metrics, and cultural factors with a focus on methodological and research design.
Purpose: According to the book, it "provides an outline and critical discussion of the characteristics of mindfulness-based interventions research. Since the first reports on the use of mindfulness practices in health interventions, a large body of research literature has emerged to document the effectiveness of MBIs for reducing psychological distress and for increasing well-being."
Audience: This book is written for researchers and practitioners interested in the characteristics of MBIs. The authors are credible authorities based on their research and publications.
Features: This book is easy to read and full of insightful research. It begins with a description of the characteristics of mindfulness-based interventions research, which the authors distinguish from mindfulness-informed approaches such as acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). Mindfulness training is used in clinical settings for chronic pain, enhancing resilience, anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, borderline personality disorder, eating disorders, and psychotic disorders. The book addresses the theory underlying research in this area, including discussion of ontology and epistemology. Qualitative methodology (i.e., self-report instruments, assessment of psychometric properties) helps reveal the effects of mindfulness-based interventions and specific causal factors. Quantitative research looks at various aspects of randomized controlled trials such as control conditions, sample sizes, and treatment fidelity. The book ends with a description of cultural and religious factors, identifying how mindfulness can be utilized within Buddhist, Christian, and Muslim philosophical frameworks.
Assessment: This book is unique because it describes various aspects of mindfulness-based interventions research, including qualitative and quantitative methodology. Researchers and clinicians will benefit greatly from it.

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