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Mind training, stress and behaviour-A randomised experiment.

ABSTRACT: In this paper, we evaluate the effects of a psychological training, called Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) on stress and risk and time preferences. MBSR is a well-known psychological technique, which is believed to improve self-control and reduce stress. We conduct the experiment with 139 participants, half of whom receive the MBSR training, while the other half are asked to watch a documentary series, both over 4 consecutive weeks. Using a range of self-reported and physiological measures (such as cortisol measures), we find evidence that mindfulness training reduces perceived stress, but we only find weak evidence of effects on risk and inter-temporal attitudes.

SUBMITTER: Alem Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8589216 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Mind training, stress and behaviour-A randomised experiment.

Alem Yonas Y   Behrendt Hannah H   Belot Michèle M   Bíró Anikó A  

PloS one 20211112 11

In this paper, we evaluate the effects of a psychological training, called Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) on stress and risk and time preferences. MBSR is a well-known psychological technique, which is believed to improve self-control and reduce stress. We conduct the experiment with 139 participants, half of whom receive the MBSR training, while the other half are asked to watch a documentary series, both over 4 consecutive weeks. Using a range of self-reported and physiological meas  ...[more]