Introduction: Type 2 diabetes is a common chronic illness associated with significant psychological consequences, such as reduced resilience, increased psychological distress, and diminished hope. Psychological interventions such as Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) may help improve psychological adjustment in these patients. The present study aimed to examine the effectiveness of MBSR on resilience, psychological distress, and hope in women with type 2 diabetes.
Method: This semi-experimental study employed a pretest–posttest design with a control group. The statistical population consisted of women with type 2 diabetes who visited medical centers in … in 2023. Using purposive sampling, 30 participants were selected and randomly assigned to experimental and control groups (15 each). The experimental group received eight 90-minute sessions of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, while the control group received no intervention. The instruments included the Connor–Davidson Resilience Scale (2003), the Psychological Distress Scale (Kessler, 2022), and Snyder’s Hope Scale (1991). Data were analyzed using analysis of covariance (ANCOVA).
Results: Findings indicated that the MBSR intervention significantly increased resilience and hope, and significantly reduced psychological distress in the experimental group. These changes were significantly greater than those observed in the control group.
Conclusion: The results suggest that Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction can be an effective approach for improving psychological indicators in women with type 2 diabetes. By enhancing resilience and hope and reducing psychological distress, MBSR may contribute to better psychological well-being in this population.