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- Effects of a brief mindfulness-based intervention on emotional regulation and levels of mindfulness in senior studentsPublication . Chiodelli, Roberto; Mello, Luana T. N.; Jesus, Saúl; Andretta, IlanaMindfulness-based interventions have been applied in diverse populations and achieved mental health benefits. This study examined the effects of a brief mindfulness program for emotional regulation and levels of mindfulness on senior students in Brazil. The intervention consisted of six weekly meetings attended by 30 participants. It is a pre-experimental research, with pre- and post-test comparative and correlation measurements. The preliminary results, which relied on parametrical and non-parametrical tests, revealed a reduction in total emotional regulation difficulties (p = 0.0001; r = − 0.55). Also, there was an increase in the levels of mindfulness in the subtests for both dimensions under evaluation: “Awareness” (p = 0.0001; d = 0.77) and “Acceptance” (p = 0.048; d = 0.37). By associating the amount of meditative practices performed by students with the variables, a significant positive correlation was found with the mindfulness dimension “Awareness” (rP = 0.422; p = 0.020), and there was a significant negative correlation with Difficulties in emotion regulation (rS = − 0.478; p = 0.008) and with its respective subscales “Non-acceptance” (rS = − 0.654; p = 0.0001) and “Clarity” (rS = − 0.463; p = 0.010). In conclusion, the application of a brief mindfulness-based intervention is promising in Brazilian university contexts; moreover, it can bring benefits to students, e.g., an increase in emotion regulation as well as in levels of mindfulness. We suggest that further research should use an experimental design and follow-up.
- Effects of the Interculturality and Mindfulness Program (PIM) on university students: a quasi-experimental studyPublication . Chiodelli, Roberto; Jesus, Saúl; Mello, Luana Thereza Nesi de; Andretta, Ilana; Oliveira, Diana; Costa, Maria Emília Santos; Russell, TamaraRates of mental health issues have been increasing among university students. This study investigates the effects of the Interculturality and Mindfulness Program (PIM) on academic students on mindfulness, emotional regulation, depression, anxiety, stress, life satisfaction, optimism, positive solitude, and loneliness. A quasi-experimental research was conducted, with pre- and post-test comparative measurements in three groups: in-person (IG), synchronous online (OG), and passive control (CG). A diverse group of students (n = 150; mean age = 25.4 ± 8.31) participated from two universities in Portugal. When compared to the CG, both active groups (IG and OG) demonstrated a beneficial interaction effect in acceptance, positive solitude, optimism, and mindfulness. The IG demonstrated a positive interaction effect in awareness and satisfaction with life, whereas the OG indicated a favorable interaction effect in impulse. When analyzing the intra-group effects, both active groups presented a significant improvement in stress, emotion regulation, mindfulness, positive solitude, and optimism. The OG demonstrated an improvement in awareness and loneliness. The main limitations of this research are that students were not randomly assigned, and groups were heterogeneous in nationality, education level, and sex. Nonetheless, PIM has indicated beneficial results in both IG and OG, and is a promising intervention for the prevention of mental health issues (e.g., stress, difficulties in emotional regulation, and loneliness), as well as for the promotion of well-being (e.g., positive solitude, mindfulness, life satisfaction, and optimism).
- Mindfulness e solitude: um estudo com estudantes deslocadosPublication . Chiodelli, Roberto; Jesus, Saul; Andretta, Ilana; Russell, TamaraElevados índices de problemas de saúde mental em universitários tem alarmado os órgãos governamentais. Torna-se fundamental um investimento em programas de prevenção e promoção da saúde mental neste contexto. Esta tese de doutoramento tem como principais objetivos avaliar os efeitos de uma intervenção baseada em mindfulness (IBM) adaptada para estudantes acadêmicos, além de validar uma escala psicométrica que utilize o construto solitude, que denota a capacidade de um indivíduo ficar consigo mesmo de forma positiva. As práticas formais de mindfulness estão relacionadas à solitude, pois são experiências essencialmente individuais e solitárias. Esta tese é composta por cinco estudos complementares: 1) IBMs em alunos de graduação: uma revisão sistemática; 2) Programa de Interculturalidade e Mindfulness (PIM): relato do protocolo de uma intervenção com estudantes universitários; 3) Escala de Solidão e Solitude Positiva (ESSP): Qual é a sensação de estar a sós? Uma validação de escala portuguesa; 4) Efeitos do PIM em mindfulness, regulação emocional, depressão, ansiedade, estresse, satisfação com a vida, otimismo, solitude positiva e solidão em estudantes universitários: um estudo quase-experimental; e 5) Comparação entre uma IBM presencial e uma IBM online síncrona: um estudo quase-experimental. Os principais resultados indicaram um crescimento visível de publicações científicas com IBMs em alunos de licenciatura nos últimos anos; indicadores psicométricos adequados para a ESSP; um impacto benéfico sobre os participantes em ambos os formatos PIM (presencial e online síncrono); e uma superioridade predominante da intervenção síncrona online sobre a intervenção presencial nos efeitos do PIM ao analisar os resultados dos testes ocorridos 3 meses após a intervenção. Recomenda-se que pesquisas futuras utilizem medidas concorrentes para examinar as dimensões de solidão e solitude positiva na ESSP e que os efeitos do PIM sejam investigados em amostras aleatórias e homogêneas.
- Mindfulness-based interventions in undergraduate students: a systematic reviewPublication . Chiodelli, Roberto; Mello, Luana; De jesus, Saúl; Beneton, Emanueli Ribeiro; Russel, Tamara; Andretta, IlanaObjective: To describe how mindfulness-based intervention (MBIs) are held with undergraduate students, systematize the outcomes of these interventions and indicate possible limitations. Method: Systematic searches were performed in seven databases in January 2019 with the following descriptors: ("mindfulness intervention" AND ("undergraduate" OR "college" OR "students"). Results: A total of 510 articles were found, and 19 articles fully met the inclusion criteria. The searches showed a visible growth in this field of research as articles publications increased in the past years. Regardless of intervention's length, most studies reported beneficial effects. The examination of Anxiety, Stress, and Depression constructs have shown to be predominant. Even though study designs were mostly randomized controlled trials (RCT), it was noticed a shortage use of physiological measures and follow-up assessments. Conclusions: Nonetheless, MBIs have shown to be promising interventions to promote mental health in academic settings.
- Validation and psychometric properties of the portuguese version of the Freiburg Mindfulness Inventory (FMI)Publication . Iacob, Vivien; Carmo, Cláudia; Garcês, Soraia; Chiodelli, Roberto; Walach, Harald; Neves de Jesus, SaúlThis research aimed to develop a Portuguese version of the Freiburg Mindfulness Inventory (FMI) short form and investigate its psychometric properties through two complementary studies. The first study included a sample of 337 participants. It analyzed the scale's internal consistency, reliability, and factorial validity by conducting an exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis using a randomly divided sample of the general population. The second study examined the convergent and concurrent validity, temporal stability, and sensitivity to change in the FMI among participants in an Interculturality and Mindfulness program (n = 150). The results indicated high internal consistency and reliability for the Portuguese version of FMI (omega = 0.87). The exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis reinforced the instrument's unidimensional solution. The findings supported the convergent and concurrent validity, temporal stability, and sensitivity to change. The translated version's psychometric qualities are satisfactory and can be used to assess mindfulness in the Portuguese population.