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Differential Effects Of Mindful Breathing And Loving Kindness Meditations: A Component Analysis Study, Sarah J. Bolognino, Tyler L. Renshaw, Mary L. Phan
Differential Effects Of Mindful Breathing And Loving Kindness Meditations: A Component Analysis Study, Sarah J. Bolognino, Tyler L. Renshaw, Mary L. Phan
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Objective: Mindful breathing meditation (MBM) and loving-kindness meditation (LKM) are common components of effective mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs). This study examined the differential effects of MBM and LKM on purported therapeutic process variables and mental health outcomes via component analysis.
Method: The research design was a randomized controlled trial with four conditions: MBM, LKM, combined (MBM + LKM), and a relaxation control. All conditions consisted of 10-min. audio-recorded guided meditations that were self-implemented over the course of two weeks. Participants were college undergraduates (N = 52).
Results: Findings indicated statistically significant and very large main effects of time, regardless of …