Abstract
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.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 379-382 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Personality and Individual Differences |
Volume | 47 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Sep 2009 |
Keywords
- Mindfulness
- Self-regulation
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Psychology (all)