A New Second-Generation Mindfulness-Based Intervention Focusing on Well-Being: A Randomized Control Trial of Mindfulness-Based Positive Psychology

Yuan Zheng, Jingyi Zhou, Xianglong Zeng (), Mingyan Jiang and Tian P. S. Oei
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Yuan Zheng: Beijing Normal University
Jingyi Zhou: Beijing Normal University
Xianglong Zeng: Beijing Normal University
Mingyan Jiang: Beijing Normal University
Tian P. S. Oei: Toowong Hospital, The University of Queensland

Journal of Happiness Studies, 2022, vol. 23, issue 6, No 15, 2703-2724

Abstract: Abstract Second-generation mindfulness-based interventions (SG-MBIs) align well with positive psychology philosophy and practices, but trials of SG-MBIs have largely focused on ill-being. This study developed a mindfulness-based positive psychology (MBPP) intervention integrating positive psychology with an SG-MBI to enhance well-being. A randomized control trial was performed to compare MBPP with a waitlist condition among 138 Chinese participants. The results showed that MBPP significantly reduced negative emotions for subjective well-being and significantly improved environmental mastery for psychological well-being. Improvements in self-compassion and negative attitudes but not avoidance, mediated changes in well-being. Changes in positive emotions, positive relations, and awareness were associated with the amount of meditation practice. These findings showed that MBPP is promising for improving well-being and that the positive psychology components play important roles. Broadly, the study illustrated that positive psychology and SG-MBIs can be effectively integrated, and it supported the further application of SG-MBIs from the positive psychology perspective.

Keywords: Meditation; Mindfulness; Positive psychology; Well-being; Loving-kindness; Appreciative joy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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