Acceptance lowers stress reactivity: Dismantling mindfulness training in a randomized controlled trial

Description

In this three-arm parallel trial, mindfulness components were dismantled into three structurally equivalent 15-lesson smartphone-based interventions: (1) training in both monitoring and acceptance (Monitor + Accept), (2) training in monitoring only (Monitor Only), or (3) active control training (Coping control). 153 stressed adults (mean age = 32 years; 67% female; 53% white, 21.5% black, 21.5% Asian, 4% other race) were randomly assigned to complete one of three interventions. After the intervention, cortisol, blood pressure, and subjective stress reactivity were assessed using a modified Trier Social Stress Test.

Principal Investigator

Emily Lindsay

Other Collaborators

Shinzen Young, Joshua M Smyth, Kirk Warren Brown, J David Creswell

Publication Details

  • Doi: 2
  • Year Of Publication: 2018
  • Country: United States

Study Information

  • Study Design: RCT,
  • Population Type: Non Clinical,
  • Age Group: Adults (25-65)
  • Control Group: Active control group
  • Total Sample Size: 153

Intervention Info

  • Intervention Type: Other
  • Intervention Details: Smartphone based intervention
  • Intervention Length: 2
  • Cognitive Task: subjective stress reactivity (visual analogue scales)
  • Other Measures: saliva, blood pressure