Table 3.
Controlled transdiagnostic variable | Partial correlation | Partial correlation with covariates |
---|---|---|
Change in rumination | ||
r | −0.292 | −0.296 |
p value | <0.001 | <0.001 |
df | 195 | 188 |
Change in intrusive thoughts | ||
r | −0.267 | −0.272 |
p value | <0.001 | <0.001 |
df | 195 | 188 |
Change in thought suppression | ||
r | −0.307 | −0.303 |
p value | <0.001 | <0.001 |
df | 195 | 188 |
Change in avoidance | ||
r | −0.371 | −0.361 |
p value | 0.002 | 0.004 |
df | 68 | 61 |
Change in cognitive reappraisal | ||
r | −0.346 | −0.343 |
p value | <0.001 | <0.001 |
df | 196 | 188 |
Change in expressive suppression | ||
r | −0.348 | −0.343 |
p value | <0.001 | <0.001 |
df | 196 | 188 |
Note. Bivariate correlation between change in mindfulness and change in stress symptoms was r = −0.384, df = 198, p < 0.001. All partial correlations were lower, indicating that each transdiagnostic variable uniquely accounted for part of the original association between increased mindfulness and decreased stress-related physical symptoms. After accounting for changes in transdiagnostic variables and covariates, the correlation between change in mindfulness and change in stress-related symptoms remained statistically significant.