How Meditation Promotes Well‐Being: Applying a Dual‐System Theory
Social and Personality Psychology Compass February 1, 2025 Barbara J. Lehman, Camille A Fogel, Evan Wiederaenders 1 citation
ABSTRACT Mindfulness meditation and Buddhist‐informed contemplative approaches promote health and well‐being in part by helping meditators view present‐moment reality from a less immersed perspective. Contemplative practices build meta‐awareness and help practitioners psychologically distance from mental activity, thereby reducing negative emotions and craving while promoting mental...