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Perceptions of Mindfulness in a Low-Income, Primarily African American Treatment-Seeking Sample

Auteurs: Claire Adams Spears, Sean C. Houchins, Wendy P. Bamatter, Sandra Barrueco, Diana Stewart Hoover, Rokas Perskaudas

Gepubliceerd in: Mindfulness | Uitgave 6/2017

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Abstract

Individuals with low socioeconomic status (SES) and members of racial/ethnic minority groups often experience profound disparities in mental health and physical well-being. Mindfulness-based interventions show promise for improving mood and health behaviors in higher-SES and non-Latino White populations. However, research is needed to explore what types of adaptations, if any, are needed to best support underserved populations. This study used qualitative methods to gain information about (a) perceptions of mindfulness, (b) experiences with meditation, (c) barriers to practicing mindfulness, and (d) recommendations for tailoring mindfulness-based interventions in a low-income, primarily African American treatment-seeking sample. Eight focus groups were conducted with 32 adults (16 men and 16 women) currently receiving services at a community mental health center. Most participants (91%) were African American. Focus group data were transcribed and analyzed using NVivo 10. A team of coders reviewed the transcripts to identify salient themes. Relevant themes included beliefs that mindfulness practice might improve mental health (e.g., managing stress and anger more effectively) and physical health (e.g., improving sleep and chronic pain, promoting healthier behaviors). Participants also discussed ways in which mindfulness might be consistent with, and even enhance, their religious and spiritual practices. Results could be helpful in tailoring mindfulness-based treatments to optimize feasibility and effectiveness for low-SES adults receiving mental health services.
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Metagegevens
Titel
Perceptions of Mindfulness in a Low-Income, Primarily African American Treatment-Seeking Sample
Auteurs
Claire Adams Spears
Sean C. Houchins
Wendy P. Bamatter
Sandra Barrueco
Diana Stewart Hoover
Rokas Perskaudas
Publicatiedatum
31-03-2017
Uitgeverij
Springer US
Gepubliceerd in
Mindfulness / Uitgave 6/2017
Print ISSN: 1868-8527
Elektronisch ISSN: 1868-8535
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12671-017-0720-3

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