The Mindfulness-to-Meaning Theory: Extensions, Applications, and Challenges at the Attention–Appraisal–Emotion Interface
Eric L Garland, Norman A. S. Farb, Philippe R. Goldin, Barbara L. Fredrickson
Psychological Inquiry October 2, 2015 DOI: 10.1080/1047840x.2015.1092493 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Review Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Meditation |
| Keywords | Contemplation Meaning existential Appraisal theory Psychotherapist Field mathematics Cognitive psychology Epistemology Cognitive science |
| Citations | 228 |
| Key findings | Mindfulness interventions reduce anxiety and depression through changes in cognitive and emotional appraisal processes, particularly decentering and acceptance. |
Abstract
Over the past several decades, a corpus of research has emerged detailing the therapeutic outcomes and processes of mindfulness. The emergence of the field of contemplative science has given rise t...
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