Defining Mindfulness: A Review of Existing Definitions and Suggested Refinements
Mindfulness 2025 Ryad Chems-Maarif, Kate Cavanagh, Ruth A. Baer et al.
Mindfulness research is hampered by the multiplicity of definitions of mindfulness. This heterogeneity, as reflected in the variability of mindfulness scales, limits the ability to generalize findings and hinders attempts to synthesize available studies. This paper explores traditional and contemporary definitions of mindfulness, aiming to extract core components and provide a refined and...