Psychology & health

Trait mindfulness is negatively related to physical health symptoms over time.

Psychology & health May 12, 2026 Amanda J. Dillard, Daniel J Frobish, Mya Hanna et al.

Trait mindfulness refers to one's natural tendency to be aware of and attentive to present experiences. Although the trait has been associated with physical health, most studies have been cross-sectional and failed to account for confounding variables. The present study tested the longitudinal relationship between trait mindfulness and physical health symptoms. Undergraduate student...