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A Grounded-Theory Study of Mindfulness Practice Following Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy

Abstract  

Theory and research suggest that if participants continue mindfulness practice following mindfulness-based interventions,
then they are likely to see greater benefit. However, specific theory about what assists and hinders continued mindfulness
practice, following mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), is lacking. Therefore, we aimed to develop a theory of participants’
post-MBCT engagement with mindfulness practice. Since this was a new area of investigation with the aim of theory generation,
we chose a qualitative design employing grounded theory. The first author interviewed 13 participants who had attended MBCT
courses. The researchers conducted analysis and interviews in such a way that findings from the first seven interviews could
influence subsequent data collection. As is the norm for grounded theory, analysis was iterative, moving between the data
and higher-level concepts. We gradually developed a theory around an emergent core category. The theory suggests that participants
undergo a “journey of mindfulness”, moving in and out of a “virtuous practice cycle” over time. Various obstacles appear associated
with leaving the virtuous cycle and integrating mindfulness into one’s lifestyle seems an important component of the cycle.
This theory contains aspects not included in previous models and could provide an aid to MBCT course facilitators in their
efforts to encourage post-MBCT mindfulness practice.

  • Content Type Journal Article
  • Category ORIGINAL PAPER
  • Pages 1-12
  • DOI 10.1007/s12671-011-0070-5
  • Authors
    • Shani Langdon, Kent and Medway NHS Social Care and Partnership Trust, Kent, UK
    • Fergal William Jones, Department of Applied Psychology, Canterbury Christ Church University, Salomons Campus, Broomhill Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 0TG UK
    • Jane Hutton, South London and Maudsley and King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trusts, London, UK
    • Sue Holttum, Canterbury Christ Church University, Kent, UK
    • Journal Mindfulness
    • Online ISSN 1868-8535
    • Print ISSN 1868-8527
Posted in: Journal Article Abstracts on 09/11/2011 | Link to this post on IFP |
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