Authors
Shauna L Shapiro, Hooria Jazaieri, Philippe R Goldin
Publication date
2012/11/1
Journal
The Journal of Positive Psychology
Volume
7
Issue
6
Pages
504-515
Publisher
Routledge
Description
Previous research has demonstrated that mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) improves psychological functioning in multiple domains. However, to date, no studies have examined the effects of MBSR on moral reasoning and decision making. This single group design study examined the effect of MBSR on moral reasoning and ethical decision making, mindfulness, emotion, and well-being. Additionally, we investigated whether there was an association between the amount of meditation practice during MBSR and changes in moral reasoning and ethical decision making, emotions, mindfulness, and well-being. Results indicated that MBSR was associated with improvements in mindful attention, emotion and well-being. Further, amount of meditation practice was associated with greater improvement in mindful attention. Two-month follow-up results showed that, MBSR resulted in improvements in moral …
Scholar articles
SL Shapiro, H Jazaieri, PR Goldin - The Journal of Positive Psychology, 2012