| dc.description.abstract | We examined the associations among mindfulness, rumination, and depression, and between trait and state mindfulness in an at-risk adolescent sample. In addition, we tested the effect of an internet-based mindfulness intervention on depressive symptoms and rumination. Participants were 110 adolescents between 12- to 17-years-old (Mean = 14.73, S.D. = 1.65). The sample was 68% female and 55% White. At both pre- and post-intervention, we measured rumination, trait mindfulness, and depressive symptoms using self-report questionnaires and state mindfulness using Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA). Using Pearson correlations, we found significant correlations among mindfulness, rumination, and depression, and between state and trait mindfulness. Multiple regression analyses revealed no significant main effects of Condition (intervention vs. control) on rumination, depression, or state mindfulness. Furthermore, baseline trait mindfulness did not moderate the effect of Condition on rumination, depression, or state mindfulness. Midpoint trait mindfulness did not mediate the effect of Condition on rumination or depression. Future research concerning mindfulness interventions for at-risk adolescents should use a larger sample. In addition, there is a need to further examine the components of a mindfulness intervention that may produce benefits for adolescents. | en_US |
