Effectiveness of an 8-Week Web-Based Mindfulness Virtual Community Intervention for University Students on Symptoms of Stress, Anxiety, and Depression: Randomized Controlled Trial.
El Morr C, Ritvo P, Ahmad F, Moineddin R, MVC Team. · JMIR mental health · 2020 · Randomized controlled trial report · double blinding not verified
Original publication · Original publication · Original publication · Original publication · Original publication
Recorded summary
Depression (β −2.21) and anxiety (β −4.82) improved; perceived stress did not (p=.48).
Recorded limitations
Mostly female, self-report, inactive control and assumed digital access; multiple components prevent isolating mindfulness.
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Chapter Trust Factor uses a minimum of three distinct qualifying studies. Publication records retain their own evidence and assessment.
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