Self-compassion and mindfulness in relation to mind wandering: indirect associations mediated by negative affect.
Front Psychol December 11, 2025 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1687442 (opens in new tab) via PubMed Central
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractMind wandering is associated with lower well-being, but the roles of self-compassion and mindfulness in this relationship are not well understood. This study examined whether self-compassion and mindfulness are indirectly related to mind wandering through negative affect. Results indicate that both self-compassion and mindfulness are negatively associated with mind wandering, and that negative affect mediates these associations. The findings suggest that self-compassion and mindfulness may reduce mind wandering by lowering negative affect.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Cross-sectional study Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Key finding | Self-compassion and mindfulness are negatively associated with mind wandering, and negative affect mediates these associations. |
Abstract
Self-compassion and mindfulness in relation to mind wandering: indirect associations mediated by negative affect.