TY - JOUR
T1 - The effects of mindfulness and self-consciousness on persistence
AU - Evans, Daniel R.
AU - Baer, Ruth A.
AU - Segerstrom, Suzanne C.
PY - 2009/9
Y1 - 2009/9
N2 - Although theory and research suggest that self-awareness is necessary to regulate one's behaviors, it is unclear what effect mindfulness, a form of present-centered, non-judgmental, and non-reactive awareness, would have on behavioral self-regulation. The present study found that trait mindfulness, particularly its nonjudging and non-reacting facets, predicted increased persistence on a difficult lab task (N = 142). Although self-critical facets of self-consciousness were negatively related to mindfulness, self-consciousness did not predict persistence as expected. Mindfulness, particularly nonjudging and non-reactive aspects, may improve self-regulation.
AB - Although theory and research suggest that self-awareness is necessary to regulate one's behaviors, it is unclear what effect mindfulness, a form of present-centered, non-judgmental, and non-reactive awareness, would have on behavioral self-regulation. The present study found that trait mindfulness, particularly its nonjudging and non-reacting facets, predicted increased persistence on a difficult lab task (N = 142). Although self-critical facets of self-consciousness were negatively related to mindfulness, self-consciousness did not predict persistence as expected. Mindfulness, particularly nonjudging and non-reactive aspects, may improve self-regulation.
KW - Mindfulness
KW - Self-regulation
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U2 - 10.1016/j.paid.2009.03.026
DO - 10.1016/j.paid.2009.03.026
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:67349171513
SN - 0191-8869
VL - 47
SP - 379
EP - 382
JO - Personality and Individual Differences
JF - Personality and Individual Differences
IS - 4
ER -