Results

Five Fact Mindfulness Scale (FFMQ)

An examination of the combined data from across both sites revealed a significant increase in total scores on the FFMQ from pre intervention (M=108.03; SD=21.11) to post intervention (M=129; SD=18.07). A t-test revealed a statistically significant increase in FFMQ total scores following participation in the programme, t (57) = 7.61, p<.005, with a large effect size (Cohen’s d = 1.06). These results suggest that, on average, service users who completed the outcome measure showed an increase in their tendency to be mindful in daily life.

Graph: Five Facet Mindfulness Scale Total Scores

Statistically significant increases were reported on all subscales, with large effect sizes for the “observing” (Cohen’s d =0.86) and “non-reactivity to inner experience” domains (Cohen’s d = 0.95). Medium effect sizes were reported on “acting with awareness” (Cohen’s d =0.65), and “non-judgement of inner experience” (Cohen’s d = 0.57). A low effect size was reported for the “describing” domain (Cohen’s d = 0.41).

Table: FFMQ Mean scores by subscales, t values and effect size