Body Image, Middle Aged, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction
Conditions
Keywords
aging anxiety, middle age woman, mindfulness, body image
Brief summary
This study was designed to determine the effect of a mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) program on aging anxiety and body image among middle-aged women. The primary hypotheses to be tested are as follows: H0a: There is no difference in the mean scores of the Aging Anxiety Scale between the women in the experimental group who receive the mindfulness-based stress reduction program and the women in the control group. H0b: There is no difference in the mean scores of the Body Image Scale between the women in the experimental group who receive the mindfulness-based stress reduction program and the women in the control group. H0c: There is no difference between the pre-intervention and post-intervention mean scores of the Aging Anxiety Scale among the women in the experimental group who receive the mindfulness-based stress reduction program. H0d: There is no difference between the pre-intervention and post-intervention mean scores of the Body Image Scale among the women in the experimental group who receive the mindfulness-based stress reduction program. The researchers will compare the experimental group with the control group in order to assess the effect of the mindfulness-based stress reduction program on aging anxiety and body image among middle-aged women. Participants: * They will attend an 8-session mindfulness-based stress reduction program. * They will participate in one silent mindfulness retreat session.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALbilinçli farkındalık temelli stres azaltma programı
Following application to the center, the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program will be implemented starting from the scheduled date. The program will last a total of 8 weeks, with one session per week, each session lasting approximately 2 hours. At the end of the 6th week, one day will be designated as a "day of silence," during which a 6-hour session will be conducted. The 8-week program is structured around the themes of aging anxiety and body image. During the day of silent awareness (after the 6th week), the 6-hour silence period will include body scan practices, mindful walking, and breathing meditation. The aim of this silent retreat day is to deepen participants' internal awareness.
Sponsors
KTO Karatay University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
DOUBLE (Subject, Outcomes Assessor)
Intervention model description
In this study, block randomization will be applied. Participants will be stratified based on two variables: menopausal status (yes/no) with two levels, and educational level (literate-primary school / high school / university and above) with three levels. Within each stratum, block randomization will be conducted using variable block sizes (4 and 6) to ensure a 1:1 allocation ratio.
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
40 Years to 59 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* At least primary school graduate, * Being between 40-59 years old, * Living in Çumra district center, * Being open to communication and cooperation
Exclusion criteria
* Those with chronic illnesses (self-report) * Foreign nationals Those with psychiatric illnesses (self-report) Those with physical disabilities and limited mobility
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Change in Aging Anxiety Score as Measured by the Aging Anxiety Scale for Middle-Aged Women | Baseline and immediately post-intervention (8 weeks) | Aging anxiety will be assessed using the Aging Anxiety Scale for Middle-Aged Women, a self-report questionnaire consisting of Likert-type items. The outcome will be evaluated as the mean change in total scale score from baseline to immediately post-intervention. Higher scores indicate higher levels of aging anxiety. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Change in Body Image Score as Measured by the Body Image Scale | Baseline and post-intervention (8 weeks) | Body image will be assessed using the Body Image Scale, a self-report instrument measuring individuals' perceptions and attitudes toward their own bodies. The outcome will be evaluated as the mean change in total scale score from baseline to post-intervention. Higher scores indicate a more positive body image. |
Contacts
CONTACTNecibe ş tunalı, master
STUDY_DIRECTORNecibe Ş TUNALI, 1
KTO KARATAY UNİVERSİTY
Outcome results
None listed