Background: Varied evidence shows that mindfulness-oriented meditation improves individuals’ mentalhealth, positively influencing practitioners’ personality profiles as well. A limited number of studies arebeginning to show that this type of meditation may also be a helpful therapeutic option for persons withmultiple sclerosis (MS).Methods: We evaluated the effects of an 8-week mindfulness-oriented meditation training on the personalityprofiles, anxiety and depression symptoms, and mindfulness skills of a group of patients with MS. Acontrol group of patients with MS not enrolled in any training was also tested.Results: After mindfulness-oriented meditation training, participants in this group (n = 15) showedan increase in character traits reflecting the maturity of the self at the intrapersonal (self-directedness)and interpersonal (cooperativeness) levels. Moreover, increased mindfulness and conscientiousness anddecreased trait anxiety were observed in participants after the training.Conclusions: These data support the utility for patients with MS of therapeutic interventions basedon mindfulness meditation that may lead to enhanced character and self-maturity.
Effect of mindfulness meditation on personality and psychological well-being in adult patients with multiple sclerosis
Matiz, Alessio;
2018-01-01
Abstract
Background: Varied evidence shows that mindfulness-oriented meditation improves individuals’ mentalhealth, positively influencing practitioners’ personality profiles as well. A limited number of studies arebeginning to show that this type of meditation may also be a helpful therapeutic option for persons withmultiple sclerosis (MS).Methods: We evaluated the effects of an 8-week mindfulness-oriented meditation training on the personalityprofiles, anxiety and depression symptoms, and mindfulness skills of a group of patients with MS. Acontrol group of patients with MS not enrolled in any training was also tested.Results: After mindfulness-oriented meditation training, participants in this group (n = 15) showedan increase in character traits reflecting the maturity of the self at the intrapersonal (self-directedness)and interpersonal (cooperativeness) levels. Moreover, increased mindfulness and conscientiousness anddecreased trait anxiety were observed in participants after the training.Conclusions: These data support the utility for patients with MS of therapeutic interventions basedon mindfulness meditation that may lead to enhanced character and self-maturity.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
