The Role of Anchoring and Distraction in the Effectiveness of Mindfulness on Reducing Emotional Reactivity
The Role of Anchoring and Distraction in the Effectiveness of Mindfulness on Reducing Emotional Reactivity
The current study aims to investigate the effectiveness of the 8-week Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Life (MBCT-L) on the use of anchoring and distraction as emotion care/regulation strategies. It is hypothesized that anchoring and distraction are related but different processes, which could be evidenced by fMRI. The investigators further hypothesized that mindfulness training could lead to functional changes in the brain, which could also be evidenced by fMRI.
To test the hypotheses, the participants will be randomly allocated to either the experimental group or the waitlist control group. Both groups will complete behavioral measures and an fMRI experiment before the experimental group's intervention (T0). The experimental group will receive Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Life (MBCT-L) between T0 and T1, while the waitlist control will receive no treatment during this period. Both groups will complete the behavioral measures and the fMRI experiment again after the experimental group finishes the MBCT-L course (T1).
Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
History of neurological or other disorders affecting the brain (such as encephalitis, epilepsy, birth defects, or polio)
Have experienced a concussion, head or brain trauma, seizures, loss of consciousness
Have been injured in the eye by a metallic foreign body.
Have been injured by metallic foreign body (e.g. bullet, shrapnel)
History of sickle cell anemia/kidney disease/diabetes, asthma, or allergies
Long-term use of medication is required
Currently pregnant or breast feeding.
Had the following conditions or implants in their body: