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Mindfulness-Based Attention as a Moderator of the Relationship Between Depressive Affect and Negative Cognitions

Auteurs: Brennan D. Gilbert, Michael S. Christopher

Gepubliceerd in: Cognitive Therapy and Research | Uitgave 6/2010

Abstract

In this research we investigated the role of mindfulness-based attention in mitigating possible negative consequences of experiencing depressive affect. A sample of 278 undergraduate college students completed self-report measures of depressive affect, negative cognitions, and mindfulness-based attention. As expected, depressive affect was positively related to negative cognitions, mindfulness-based attention was inversely related to negative cognitions, and the strength of the relationship between depressed affect and negative cognitions was significantly moderated by mindfulness-based attention. More specifically, a simple slope analysis revealed that individuals low in mindfulness-based attention evidenced a statistically significant relationship between depressive affect and negative cognitions, whereas individuals who are high in mindfulness-based attention did not. These findings support the extant literature suggesting that the general tendency to be mindful may be a protective factor against the development of psychopathology and enhance mental health.

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Titel: Mindfulness-Based Attention as a Moderator of the Relationship Between Depressive Affect and Negative Cognitions
Auteurs: Brennan D. Gilbert
Michael S. Christopher
Publicatiedatum: 01-12-2010
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Cognitive Therapy and Research / Uitgave 6/2010
Print ISSN: 0147-5916
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-2819
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10608-009-9282-6

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