Brief daily mindfulness practice and affective outcomes and correlates in a high BPD trait sample

Description

The present study investigated the effects of engaging in brief, daily mindfulness practice in a sample of young adults with elevated BPD symptoms. Ninety-two participants were recruited and randomly assigned to 2 weeks of daily mindfulness meditation or relaxation practice (active control), or to a no-practice control condition. Participants completed measures assessing depression, anxiety, stress, shame, difficulties with emotion regulation, trait mindfulness, and self-compassion before and after the practice period.

Principal Investigator

Shian-Ling Keng

Other Collaborators

Charmaine Siew Ling Lee, Tory A. Eisenlohr-Moul

Publication Details

  • Doi: overview
  • Year Of Publication: 2019
  • Country: Singapore

Study Information

  • Study Design: RCT,
  • Population Type: Clinical, BPD
  • Age Group: Young adults (18-25)
  • Control Group: Multiple control groups
  • Total Sample Size: 92

Intervention Info

  • Intervention Type: Adapted / Non-Standard MBI
  • Intervention Details: Control: Active control (relaxation) and no-practice control Intervention: 10-15 minute guided mindfulness audio (based on Kabat-zinn MBSR)
  • Intervention Length: 2
  • Questionnaires: Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-21), Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale (DERS), Positive and Negative Affect Schedule (PANAS-X), Five-Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ), Self-compassion Scale (SCS), Personality Assessment Inventory - Borderline Scale (PAI-BOR)