MBSR Effects on Aging Anxiety and Body Image

NCT07344896 | Not Yet Recruiting DMC

• 1 other identifier: Karatay University
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 58
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

This study was designed to determine the effect of a mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) program on aging anxiety and body image among middle-aged women. The primary hypotheses to be tested are as follows: H0a: There is no difference in the mean scores of the Aging Anxiety Scale between the women in the experimental group who receive the mindfulness-based stress reduction program and the women in the control group. H0b: There is no difference in the mean scores of the Body Image Scale between the women in the experimental group who receive the mindfulness-based stress reduction program and the women in the control group. H0c: There is no difference between the pre-intervention and post-intervention mean scores of the Aging Anxiety Scale among the women in the experimental group who receive the mindfulness-based stress reduction program. H0d: There is no difference between the pre-intervention and post-intervention mean scores of the Body Image Scale among the women in the experimental group who receive the mindfulness-based stress reduction program. The researchers will compare the experimental group with the control group in order to assess the effect of the mindfulness-based stress reduction program on aging anxiety and body image among middle-aged women. Participants:

• They will attend an 8-session mindfulness-based stress reduction program.
• They will participate in one silent mindfulness retreat session.

Conditions

Body Image; Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction; Middle Aged

Keywords

aging anxiety; middle age woman; mindfulness; body image

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Change in Aging Anxiety Score as Measured by the Aging Anxiety Scale for Middle-Aged Women

  Aging anxiety will be assessed using the Aging Anxiety Scale for Middle-Aged Women, a self-report questionnaire consisting of Likert-type items. The outcome will be evaluated as the mean change in total scale score from baseline to immediately post-intervention. Higher scores indicate higher levels of aging anxiety.

  Baseline and immediately post-intervention (8 weeks)

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Change in Body Image Score as Measured by the Body Image Scale

  Baseline and post-intervention (8 weeks)

Study Arms (2)

mindfulness-based stress reduction program intervention group

EXPERIMENTAL

After the pre-test, a mindfulness-based stress reduction program will be implemented. It will be evaluated with a post-test.

Behavioral: bilinçli farkındalık temelli stres azaltma programı

control group

NO INTERVENTION

A pre-test will be administered. No practice will be conducted. Students will be evaluated with a post-test

Interventions

bilinçli farkındalık temelli stres azaltma programı BEHAVIORAL

Following application to the center, the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program will be implemented starting from the scheduled date. The program will last a total of 8 weeks, with one session per week, each session lasting approximately 2 hours. At the end of the 6th week, one day will be designated as a "day of silence," during which a 6-hour session will be conducted. The 8-week program is structured around the themes of aging anxiety and body image. During the day of silent awareness (after the 6th week), the 6-hour silence period will include body scan practices, mindful walking, and breathing meditation. The aim of this silent retreat day is to deepen participants' internal awareness.

mindfulness-based stress reduction program intervention group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 45 Years - 59 Years
• Sex: female
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• At least primary school graduate,
• Being between 45-59 years old,
• Living in Çumra district center,
• Being open to communication and cooperation

You may not qualify if:

• Those with chronic illnesses (self-report)
• Foreign nationals Those with psychiatric illnesses (self-report) Those with physical disabilities and limited mobility

Sponsors & Collaborators

• KTO Karatay University: lead

Related Publications (1)

• Aydın, A., & Kabasakal, E. (2022). Turkish adaptation of the Aging Anxiety Scale for middle-aged women: Validity and reliability study. Journal of Basic and Clinical Health Sciences, 6, 173-180. https://doi.org/10.30621/jbachs.2022.1012 Bergman, Y. S., & Segel-Karpas, D. (2018). Future time perspective, loneliness, and depressive symptoms among middle-aged adults: A mediation model. Journal of Affective Disorders, 241, 173-175. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2018.08.019 Bergman, Y. S., & Segel-Karpas, D. (2021). Aging anxiety, loneliness, and depressive symptoms among middle-aged adults: The moderating role of ageism. Journal of Affective Disorders, 290, 89-92. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2021.04.077 Cameron, E., Ward, P., Mandville-Anstey, S. A., & Coombs, A. (2018). The female aging body: A systematic review of female perspectives on aging, health, and body image. Journal of Women & Aging, 31(1), 3-17. https://doi.org/10.1080/08952841.2018.1449586 Creswell, J. D. (2017). Mindfulness interventions. Annual Review of Psychology, 68, 491-516. https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev-psych-042716-051139 Fernandez-Jimenez, C., Alvarez-Hernandez, J. F., Salguero-Garcia, D., Aguilar-Parra, J. M., & Trigueros, R. (2020). Validation of the Lasher and Faulkender Anxiety about Aging Scale (AAS) for the Spanish context. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17(12), 4231. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17124231 Gendron, T. L., Inker, J. K., Andricosky, R., & Zanjani, F. (2020). Development of the relational ageism scale: Confirmatory test on survey data. International Journal of Aging and Human Development, 90(3), 281-296. https://doi.org/10.1177/0091415019836956 Lee, H., & You, M. (2019). Development of an aging anxiety scale for middle-aged women. Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing, 49(1), 14-25. https://doi.org/10.4040/jkan.2019.49.1.14

  BACKGROUND

Study Officials

• Necibe Ş TUNALI, 1

  KTO KARATAY UNİVERSİTY

  STUDY DIRECTOR

Central Study Contacts

Necibe ş tunalı, master

CONTACT

+90 543 242 0280; necibe.seyda.tunali@karatay.edu.tr

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: DOUBLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Purpose: SUPPORTIVE CARE
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Model Details: In this study, block randomization will be applied. Participants will be stratified based on two variables: menopausal status (yes/no) with two levels, and educational level (literate-primary school / high school / university and above) with three levels. Within each stratum, block randomization will be conducted using variable block sizes (4 and 6) to ensure a 1:1 allocation ratio.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: December 8, 2025
• First Posted: January 15, 2026
• Study Start: March 1, 2026
• Primary Completion: May 1, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): May 30, 2026
• Last Updated: January 15, 2026

Record last verified: 2025-12

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share