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February 28, 20260 citations

Meditation awareness training (MAT) for people living with cancer: A thematic analysis of weekly diary reflections.

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CWChloe WellsWGWilliam Van GordonPBPaul Barrows

Key Points

  • To explore the therapeutic significance of meditation awareness training for individuals living with cancer through diary reflections.
  • Conducted thematic analysis of weekly diary reflections from participants
  • Identified key themes related to resilience and self-compassion
  • Refined the SG-MBI framework based on diary insights
  • Participants reported increased resilience and self-compassion over time
  • Themes indicated a values-driven identity reconstruction
  • Findings highlighted the need for context-sensitive delivery of interventions in oncology

Abstract

MAT's integration of Buddhist wisdom principles proved therapeutically meaningful, facilitating resilience, self-compassion, values-driven identity reconstruction. The diary analysis illuminated the temporal progression of change, informing SG-MBI refinement and underscoring the importance of context-sensitive, flexible delivery in oncology care.

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Wells et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a286720a974eb0d3c015ffhttps://doi.org/10.1080/07347332.2026.2632682
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