Trauma, early life stress, and mindfulness in adulthood.
BMC Psychol February 14, 2024 DOI: 10.1186/s40359-024-01563-6 (opens in new tab) via PubMed Central
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractThis work examines the relationship between trauma, early life stress, and mindfulness in adulthood. It argues that early adversity may impair the development of mindfulness skills, potentially contributing to long-term psychological difficulties. The authors propose that mindfulness-based interventions could help mitigate some effects of early life stress by fostering present-moment awareness and emotional regulation. The paper reviews existing evidence linking childhood trauma to reduced mindfulness in adults and suggests future research directions to clarify causal mechanisms and therapeutic applications.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Key finding | Argues that early life stress and trauma are associated with lower levels of mindfulness in adulthood, and that mindfulness-based interventions may offer a pathway to address related psychological challenges. |
Abstract
Trauma, early life stress, and mindfulness in adulthood.