Mindfulness in Couples

Considering the high prevalence of couple distress in Western countries and rising divorce rates, there is a pressing need for accessible and evidence-supported interventions that can strengthen relationship functioning. Although mindfulness has been positively linked to relationship functioning, only few studies have investigated the effects of mindfulness interventions specifically targeted at couples. However, these studies suffer from methodological limitations such as lack of an active control group. To address this gap, a feasibility trial with progression to a full-scale randomized controlled trial (RCT) will be conducted, depending on whether stoppage criteria are met, to evaluate the effectiveness of a Mindfulness-Based Couple Intervention (MBCI) compared to an online active control intervention (Self-expansion Intervention) and waitlist control group. Moreover, consolidation of intervention effects is examined up to 6 months post-intervention. Finally, possible working mechanisms and the effect of potential moderators are examined. The current study has three arms: (i) MBCI, (ii) active control intervention (i.e., a self-expansion program) and (iii) waitlist control, with assessments at baseline (T0), immediately post-intervention (T1) and at 6 months post-intervention (T2). After the follow-up assessments, waitlisted participants are offered to take part in (an online version of) either the MBCI or the active control intervention. The study aims to include 213 c…

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Johan C.T.M. Karremans, Prof. PhD  ·  +31616805575  ·  johan.karremans@ru.nl

Linda Kwakkenbos, PhD  ·  +31641450052  ·  linda.kwakkenbos@ru.nl

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