The MBSR Protocol for Reducing Emotional Dysregulation
Beatrice Moret, Elisabetta Patron, Alessia Lazzaretto, Veronica Griguoli, Federica Galvan, Annalisa D’Errico, Sandra Sassaroli, Valeria Valbusa, Roberto Framba, Giovanni Mansueto, Alessia Minniti
Mixed model analyses showed a significant increase in mindfulness skills (FFMQ), a reduction in emotional dysregulation (DERS), and a significant increase in self-compassion (SCS) from pre- to post-MBSR (all p ≤ 0.001). Emotional dysregulation incidence decreased (χ² = 8.59; p = 0.003). Multinomial logistic regression revealed that lower mindfulness (β = 0.86; p = 0.020) and a smaller increase in the sense of shared humanity (SCS; β = -1.78; p = 0.046) modulated MBSR’s effect. These findings support MBSR's positive impact on emotional regulation, suggesting it may benefit transdiagnostic risk factors in various psychopathologies.
Keywords
Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), Emotional dysregulation, Self-compassion.
