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. 2017 Apr 10;114(17):4348–4353. doi: 10.1073/pnas.1611898114

Table S1.

Prior published MCII interventions with study characteristics and results

Publication Domain Intervention N Country Population Results
Adriaanse et al., 2010 (28) (two studies) Health MCII vs. control; MCII vs. MC vs. II 51; 59 Germany; United States Female college students Less unhealthy snacking after MCII than control (average partial η2 = 0.16) and after MC (partial η2 = 0.13) or II (partial η2 = 0.25) separately
Christiansen et al., 2010 (29) Health MCII plus cognitive behavioral therapy vs. standard program 60 Germany Chronic back pain patients Improved physical capacity after 3 mo (average d = 0.65)
Duckworth et al., 2011 (11) Education MCII vs. control 66 United States High school students 60% more practice examinations completed
Duckworth et al., 2013 (30) Education MCII vs. positive thinking control 76 United States Middle school students Improved grades, attendance, and conduct (average η2 = 0.06)
Gawrilow et al., 2012 (31) Education MCII plus learning styles vs. only learning styles 116 Germany Middle school students Improved self-regulation 2 wk later (d = 0.16), stronger if at risk for ADHD
Kirk et al., 2013 (32) Conflict Resolution MCII vs. MC vs. II 132 Germany College students 6% higher joint agreement with MCII than II, but MC was not significantly better than II or worse than MCII
Oettingen et al., 2015 (33) (three studies) Education MCII vs. two controls; MCII vs. control; MCII vs. control 84; 51; 58 Germany; United States; United States College students; college students; female adults Increased advanced scheduling of activities; improved reported time management (partial η2 = 0.21); increased school attendance only for the busy
Stadler et al., 2009 (34) Health MCII plus information vs. only information 255 Germany Female adults Increase in self-reported fruit/vegetable intake in both conditions, but lasting effect only for MCII (28% above baseline after 2 y)
Stadler et al., 2010 (35) Health MCII plus information vs. only information 256 Germany Female adults Higher self-reported physical activity during 4 mo (d = 0.43, 0.47, 0.53, and 0.47)