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Differential Impact of Mindfulness Practices on Aggression Among Law Enforcement Officers

Auteurs: Leticia Ribeiro, Dana D. Colgan, Candice K. Hoke, Matthew Hunsinger, Sarah Bowen, Barry S. Oken, Michael S. Christopher

Gepubliceerd in: Mindfulness | Uitgave 3/2020

Abstract

Objectives

Home-based mindfulness practice is a common component of formal mindfulness training (MT) protocols. Obtaining objective data from home-based mindfulness practice is challenging. Interpreting associations between home-based mindfulness practice and clinically impactful outcomes is complicated given the variability in recommendations in length, frequency, and type of practice. In this exploratory study, adherence to home-based practices of Mindfulness-Based Resilience Training (MBRT) was studied in order to evaluate associations with clinical outcomes.

Methods

Home practices from 24 (92% male, non-Hispanic White, aged M = 43.20 years) law enforcement officers (LEOs) from the urban Pacific Northwest enrolled in a feasibility and efficacy trial of MBRT were studied using an objective tracking device and self-report data. Outcomes included adherence to home-based mindfulness practices and self-reported aggression.

Results

Participants completed 59.12% of the frequency amount of practice assigned in the MBRT curriculum. Frequency of practice was associated with decreased aggression, adjusted R² = .41, F(3,23) = 6.14, p = .004. Duration of practice also predicted decreased aggression, adjusted R² = .33, F(3,23) = 4.76, p = .011.

Conclusions

Home-based MBRT practices for LEOs, even at low rates of adherence, may reduce aggression. MTs may show beneficial effects for other populations presented with challenges to engage in regular MT practices.

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Titel: Differential Impact of Mindfulness Practices on Aggression Among Law Enforcement Officers
Auteurs: Leticia Ribeiro
Dana D. Colgan
Candice K. Hoke
Matthew Hunsinger
Sarah Bowen
Barry S. Oken
Michael S. Christopher
Publicatiedatum: 20-12-2019
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Mindfulness / Uitgave 3/2020
Print ISSN: 1868-8527
Elektronisch ISSN: 1868-8535
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12671-019-01289-2

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