Abstract
Mindfulness is one of the most widely regarded constructs of human development and positive psychological experiences representing a significant area of growth within the larger field of positive psychology. Mindfulness involves the awareness of the present moment sustained by a mindset of openness to novelty and ability to draw novel distinctions reflected in novelty seeking, novelty producing and high overall engagement. Mindfulness promotes psychological well-being, thriving and success with relevant relations to Positive Youth Development (PYD). This chapter applies the 7Cs of PYD (e.g., competence, confidence, character, caring, connection, contribution and creativity) as a promising model to enhance mindfulness among emerging adults (N = 400) in Malaysia. In so doing, the chapter provides evidence for the reliability and validity of the 7Cs model that in turn enhances mindfulness in young people from Malaysia. Finally, the chapter offers relevant conceptual and methodological advancements to the PYD field by outlining promising research, policy and practice implications.
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Abdul Kadir, N.B., Mohd, R.H., Dimitrova, R. (2021). Promoting Mindfulness Through the 7Cs of Positive Youth Development in Malaysia. In: Dimitrova, R., Wiium, N. (eds) Handbook of Positive Youth Development. Springer Series on Child and Family Studies. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-70262-5_4
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