Perceived self-control mediates momentary mindfulness and affective states in daily life: a dynamic structural equation modeling approach
Motivation and Emotion September 9, 2026 Abhishek Aggarwal, Xiyue Zhang, Joran Jongerling et al.
Abstract Momentary positive affect (PA) and negative affect (NA) are dynamic, modifiable indicators of mental health in daily life that are associated with psychological well-being and psychopathology. Although mindfulness is consistently associated with better affective well-being, the momentary mechanisms linking state mindfulness to affect remain unclear. This study tested whether momentary...