Journal of Community Development and Disaster Management
Vol. 7 No. 2 (2025): Journal of Community Development and Disaster Management

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) Enhancing Emotion Regulation In Adults: A Scoping Review

Septiani, Haryati (Unknown)
Ainun Najib Febrya Rahman (Unknown)
Hanafi (Unknown)
Devi Harmita (Unknown)
Muhammad Luthfi (Unknown)
Dwin Seprian (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
08 Aug 2025

Abstract

Mental disorders are a growing public health concern, with emotional regulation playing a crucial role in maintaining psychological well-being. Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) is a structured intervention that combines mindfulness practices with cognitive therapy to enhance emotional regulation. This scoping review aims to analyze the effectiveness of MBCT in improving emotional regulation in adults and to identify the specific aspects most influenced by the intervention. Using the Arksey and O’Malley framework, a systematic search was conducted in the Scopus and Web of Science databases for studies published between 2015 and 2025. Four quantitative studies met the inclusion criteria. The findings show that MBCT improves several emotional regulation components, including impulse control, emotional awareness and clarity, acceptance of emotional responses, and reduction in rumination. These improvements contribute to better emotional stability and resilience among adults facing psychological distress. The review supports the use of MBCT as a comprehensive therapeutic approach that promotes adaptive emotional responses and long term mental health. MBCT has the potential to be implemented in both clinical and community mental health settings as a preventive and promotive strategy.

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jcd

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Economics, Econometrics & Finance Environmental Science Social Sciences

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Journal of Community Development and Disaster Management menerbitkan artikel dari hasil kajian literatur dan penelitian lapangan yang berkaitan dengan pengembangan masyarakat dan penanggulangan bencana. Jurnal ini bertujuan untuk menyediakan tempat bagi akademisi, peneliti, dan praktisi untuk ...