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21-08-2020 | COMMENTARY

Promoting Mindfulness in African American Communities

Auteurs: Alana Biggers, Claire Adams Spears, Kimberly Sanders, Jason Ong, Lisa K. Sharp, Ben S. Gerber

Gepubliceerd in: Mindfulness | Uitgave 10/2020

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Abstract

African Americans report higher rates of chronic stress compared with non-Hispanic Whites. Consequently, chronic stress contributes to disproportionately higher rates of poor health outcomes among African Americans. Mindfulness meditation is a well-established and studied strategy to reduce stress and potentially improve health outcomes. However, the practice of mindfulness meditation is largely underutilized in African American communities despite its potential health benefits. In this commentary, we will discuss the relevance of mindfulness interventions, limited research available, reasons for low representation, and cultural adaptations for mindfulness meditation in African American communities. We also provide additional strategies to guide future mindfulness research that target African Americans.
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Titel
Promoting Mindfulness in African American Communities
Auteurs
Alana Biggers
Claire Adams Spears
Kimberly Sanders
Jason Ong
Lisa K. Sharp
Ben S. Gerber
Publicatiedatum
21-08-2020
Uitgeverij
Springer US
Gepubliceerd in
Mindfulness / Uitgave 10/2020
Print ISSN: 1868-8527
Elektronisch ISSN: 1868-8535
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12671-020-01480-w