Murray Rachel, Amann Rebecca, Thom Katey
School of Nursing, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Auckland, New Zealand.
Psychiatr Psychol Law. 2018 Jun 14;25(6):829-838. doi: 10.1080/13218719.2018.1478338. eCollection 2018.
Mindfulness is a technique and sense of being present in the moment that incorporates aspects of acceptance, openness and meditation with the ultimate intention of improving well-being. Research indicates that mindfulness can significantly improve negative personality traits, reduce stress, increase attention, alleviate chronic pain and enhance mental health. Mindfulness-based interventions in correctional facilities have resulted in reduced hostility and improved self-esteem for adults, but less is known about its applicability amongst youth. This article reviews the research-based literature on the use of mindfulness-based interventions for youths (aged 13 to 24 years) involved in the justice system. A total of ten studies were located and synthesised into four themes of stress reduction, self-regulation, anger management and acceptance. The article concludes by considering the methodological rigour of the reviewed studies, providing recommendations for future research and contemplating the positive impact that mindfulness interventions might have on youth in the criminal justice system.
正念是一种当下存在的技巧和意识，它融合了接纳、开放和冥想等方面，其最终目的是改善幸福感。研究表明，正念可以显著改善负面人格特质、减轻压力、提高注意力、缓解慢性疼痛并增强心理健康。在惩教机构中基于正念的干预措施已使成年人的敌意减少且自尊得到改善，但对于其在青少年中的适用性了解较少。本文回顾了关于对涉及司法系统的青少年（13至24岁）使用基于正念的干预措施的实证文献。总共找到了十项研究，并归纳为减轻压力、自我调节、愤怒管理和接纳四个主题。本文通过考虑所审查研究的方法严谨性来得出结论，为未来研究提供建议，并思考正念干预措施可能对刑事司法系统中的青少年产生的积极影响。
