Testing the mindfulness-to-meaning theory: Evidence for mindful positive emotion regulation from a reanalysis of longitudinal data.
Eric L Garland, Adam W. Hanley, Phillipe R. Goldin, James J. Gross
PLoS One December 6, 2017 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0187727 (opens in new tab) via PubMed Central
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractA reanalysis of longitudinal data provides evidence for the mindfulness-to-meaning theory, which proposes that mindfulness promotes positive emotion regulation by increasing the ability to notice and savor positive experiences. The findings suggest that mindfulness training enhances positive emotions through this mechanism, supporting the theory's predictions about how mindfulness fosters well-being.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Secondary analysis of longitudinal data Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Citations | 161 |
| Key finding | The reanalysis supports the mindfulness-to-meaning theory, indicating that mindfulness enhances positive emotion regulation by increasing savoring of positive experiences. |
Abstract
Testing the mindfulness-to-meaning theory: Evidence for mindful positive emotion regulation from a reanalysis of longitudinal data.