Motivation and EmotionSeptember 9, 2026Abhishek 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...
Abstract Previous correlational and experimental studies showed the importance of mindfulness and autonomous goal motivation for processes of goal attainment. The present study compared the role of two regulation techniques (mindfulness vs. breathing exercises) for goal progress in personal goals in a randomized waitlist control group design. Participants ( N = 197, M = 25.5 years, 18–72 years;...
Mindfulness meditation has become increasingly popular and research shows that it has many positive effects on psychological health. However, recent research indicates that mindfulness meditation may not benefit everybody. Specifically, short mindfulness meditation has been found to alienate poor self-regulators from their self. Our research aimed at replicating the alienating effect of...
Abstract Previous correlational studies showed the importance of mindfulness and autonomous goal motivation for goal pursuit, goal setting, and goal disengagement processes. The present study examined the role of mindfulness in goal regulation processes for self-selected personal goals in a randomized waitlist control group design. Participants (N = 228,M = 30.7 years, 18–78 years; 84% female)...