Dynamic interactions among anxiety, emotional stability, and mindfulness: a cross-lagged panel network analysis
Frontiers in Psychology July 21, 2026 Yuntai Wang, Jiangtao Han, Yukun Mei et al.
Background Anxiety is one of the most prevalent global mental health disorders, with its incidence having risen substantially since the COVID-19 pandemic and remaining elevated in the post-pandemic era. According to the process model of emotion regulation, mindfulness may serve as an early-stage cognitive change strategy that enhances emotional stability and ultimately reduces anxiety. While...