Impact of Distance Meditation on Non-attachment to the Self and Identity Threat

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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Meditation is widely recognized for its benefits on both physical and psychological health and more particularly on the prevention of depression relapse. However, despite a lot of literature showing its efficacy, the mechanisms of action underlying its benefits have yet to be specifically identified and empirically tested. to understand these mechanisms actions, it is essential to distinguish meditative practices. Three different categories of meditation can be distinguished: Attention Family, Constructive Family and Deconstructive Family with specific effects for each.

Detailed Description
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The aim of the study is to compare effects of two types of meditation (focused attention and contemplation) on non-attachment to the self and identity threat.

Official Title
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Impact of Distance Meditation on Non-attachment to the Self and Identity Threat

Conditions
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Meditation

Intervention / Treatment
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* Other: focused attention group


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: male or female aged of 18 and more without diagnosed psychiatric pathology not practicing meditation agreeing to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: - less than 18 years old

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Basic Science
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Single


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: focused attention group<br>adult subjects practicing focused attention meditation | Other: focused attention group<br>* focused attention group: adult subjects practicing focused attention meditation. contemplation group: adult subjects practicing contemplation meditation.<br>* Other names: Contemplation group;|
| Active Comparator: Contemplation group<br>adult subjects practicing contemplation meditation | Other: focused attention group<br>* focused attention group: adult subjects practicing focused attention meditation. contemplation group: adult subjects practicing contemplation meditation.<br>* Other names: Contemplation group;|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| non-attachment to the self | Non-attachment to the self evaluated using Adult Self-transcendence Inventory (ASTI). ASTI is composed of 10 items. Each item is coded from 1 (totally disagree) to 7 (totally agree) by comparing how they see life at the time of the questionnaire compared to the last 5 years. The overall score ranges from 10 to 70 points. | week 6 | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Identity threat | Identity threat evaluated using Cognitive Appraisal Scale (ECP). ECP is composed of 10 items. Each item is coded from 1 (totally disagree) to 6 (totally agree). The overall score ranges from 6 to 60 points | week 6 | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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non-attachment to the self, identity threat, meditation, focused attention, contemplation