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Grounded in self-determination theory, this research utilized structural equation modeling to investigate the relationship between reappraisal, mindfulness and life satisfaction, with positive affect hypothesized to mediate this relationship. The research was conducted with a sample of young adults that were studied due to elevated rates of psychopathology within this population. The results revealed that positive affect mediated this relationship, predicting 24% of the observed variance in life satisfaction in a sample of 370 undergraduate students. This research has practical implications for counselors and researchers working with college students, supporting the design of relevant intervention programs by providing theoretical support for the inclusion of mindfulness and cognitive reappraisal as strategies for emotional control.
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LeBlanc, S., Uzun, B. & Aydemir, A. Structural relationship among mindfulness, reappraisal and life satisfaction: The mediating role of positive affect. Curr Psychol 40, 4406–4415 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12144-019-00383-x
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