Examining interpersonal self-transcendence as a potential mechanism linking meditation and social outcomes.
Curr Opin Psychol December 13, 2018 DOI: 10.1016/j.copsyc.2018.12.007 (opens in new tab) via PubMed Central
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractMeditation may improve social outcomes by fostering interpersonal self-transcendence—a sense of connection and reduced self-other boundaries. This suggests that the social benefits of meditation are not merely due to reduced stress or improved attention but may involve a distinct mechanism of self-transcendence.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Key finding | Proposes that interpersonal self-transcendence is a potential mechanism linking meditation to improved social outcomes. |
Abstract
Examining interpersonal self-transcendence as a potential mechanism linking meditation and social outcomes.