Telomere length continues to be the outcome touted by promoters of mindfulness, even when they have to p-hack and chase down one (p< .054) significant finding. Shameful exploitation of cancer patients. https://t.co/OrI74Rly8B
Mindfulness-based cancer recovery and supportive-expressive therapy maintain telomere length relative to controls in distressed breast cancer survivors.
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Many social discussions critique the study's methodology and question the significance of the reported results, with phrases like 'p-hack and chase down one significant finding' signaling skepticism. The tone shifts between curiosity and criticism, revealing nuanced reactions rather than outright endorsement or dismissal, which aligns with the moderate engagement and interest levels.
Most discussions highlight skepticism or criticism, especially around the significance of the findings and potential methodological issues, indicating a general disagreement with positive interpretations.
There is moderate interest in the topic, with some discussions referencing the specific therapies and findings, but overall some posts show disengagement or dismissiveness.
Several posts discuss methodological concerns like p-hacking and the validity of telomere length as an outcome, reflecting a moderate level of analytical engagement.
The discussions do not strongly emphasize the practical or broader influence of the study, viewing it more as a piece of scientific debate than a groundbreaking discovery.
Abstract in brief
- The study investigated whether mindfulness-based cancer recovery (MBCR) and supportive-expressive therapy (SET) could maintain telomere length (TL) in distressed breast cancer survivors, compared to a minimal stress management seminar.
- Results showed no significant differences in TL between MBCR and SET groups, but there was a trend suggesting that combined psychosocial interventions may help preserve TL, whereas TL decreased in the control group.
- No link was found between changes in TL and mood or stress levels, indicating that these interventions might influence cellular aging independently of mood improvement.]
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Most liked on X and BlueskyThe link to the study published in the journal Cancer is provided below. https://t.co/x8lKnjREMi
RT @CoyneoftheRealm: Telomere length continues to be the outcome touted by promoters of mindfulness, even when they have to p-hack and chas…
https://t.co/h5en90vHL6
1日45分のマインドフルネス瞑想を8週間 ハタヨーガを1日90分 1日90分の感情表出的グループ療法を12週間 感情表出的グループ療法→自分の悩みや不安をグループに打ち明けるセラピーの一種 上記3つのトレーニングを行った被験者はテロメアの長さが伸びていた https://t.co/O9jblQB4Yl
Mindfulness‐based cancer recovery and supportive‐expressive therapy maintain telomere length relative to controls in distressed breast cancer survivors - Carlson - 2015 - Cancer - Wiley Online Library https://t.co/oZMhvplH2s
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The link to the study published in the journal Cancer is provided below. https://t.co/x8lKnjREMi
1日45分のマインドフルネス瞑想を8週間 ハタヨーガを1日90分 1日90分の感情表出的グループ療法を12週間 感情表出的グループ療法→自分の悩みや不安をグループに打ち明けるセラピーの一種 上記3つのトレーニングを行った被験者はテロメアの長さが伸びていた https://t.co/O9jblQB4Yl
RT @CoyneoftheRealm: Telomere length continues to be the outcome touted by promoters of mindfulness, even when they have to p-hack and chas…
Telomere length continues to be the outcome touted by promoters of mindfulness, even when they have to p-hack and chase down one (p< .054) significant finding. Shameful exploitation of cancer patients. https://t.co/OrI74Rly8B
Mindfulness‐based cancer recovery and supportive‐expressive therapy maintain telomere length relative to controls in distressed breast cancer survivors - Carlson - 2015 - Cancer - Wiley Online Library https://t.co/oZMhvplH2s