Self-expansion as a mediator of relationship improvements in a mindfulness intervention.

Study at a glance

Characteristics	Observational cohort Peer reviewed
Topics	Meditation
Key findings	The authors propose that self-expansion mediates the relationship improvements observed in a mindfulness intervention, suggesting that mindfulness enhances relationship quality by increasing feelings of growth and novelty within the relationship.

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and 5 more in the library

and 5 more in the library