Table 2. Mindfulness scores at baseline and their changes after training.

Within-group difference was examined by paired-sample t-test. Between-groups difference in baseline values was examined by two-tailed independent samples t-test (without any adjustment) and one-way ANCOVA (adjusted for BMI). Group-by-time change was examined by two-way ANOVA (without any adjustment) and ANCOVA (adjusted for BMI). ABCM: Awareness-based compassion meditation; BMI: Body mass index; CAMSR: Cognitive and affective mindfulness scale revised; SD: Standard deviation.