4 papers in the library · 69 citations · publishing 2009-2020
UNC Libraries November 5, 2020 Melissa K. Holt, Nancy L. McCain, Jo Lynne W. Robins et al.
This article provides an overview of the mechanisms of action, evidence base, and practice of mindfulness, with an emphasis on how to easily incorporate this valuable skill into practice.
Personality and Individual Differences July 1, 2015 Laura G. Kiken, E. Garland, K. Bluth et al.
Theory suggests that heightening state mindfulness in meditation practice over time increases trait mindfulness, which benefits psychological health. We prospectively examined individual trajectories of state mindfulness in meditation during a mindfulness-based intervention in relation to changes in trait mindfulness and psychological distress. Each week during the eight-week intervention,...
J Res Pers December 1, 2014 Laura G. Kiken, Natalie J. Shook 68 citations
The current research investigated whether mindfulness is differentially associated with thoughts that emphasize positive or negative valence. In Study 1, trait mindfulness was inversely associated with negative rumination but unassociated with positive rumination, controlling for state affect. In Study 2, participants completed either a mindful breathing meditation or a comparable control...
VCU Scholars Compass (Virginia Commonwealth University) 2009 Laura G. Kiken 1 citation
The present research examined if mindfulness reduced negativity bias on measures of attitude formation and cognitive style, as a potential explanation for the beneficial effects of mindfulness on emotional disturbance. Two studies were conducted. Study One was correlational and found that trait mindfulness inversely correlated with measures of negative cognitive style, and that the latter...