Abstract Theory suggests that heightening state mindfulness in meditation practice over time
increases trait mindfulness, which benefits psychological health. We prospectively examined …

In this study, we objectively tracked the duration, frequency, and the preferred practices
chosen by novice mindfulness practitioners following a mindfulness meditation (MM) …

Background and objectives: Mindfulness meditation (MM) training promotes health and well-
being. One potential mechanistic link between MM and health may be coping flexibility,(eg …

Objective Although meditation practice is an important component of many mindfulness‐
based interventions (MBIs), empirical findings of its effects on psychological functioning are …

Although mindfulness meditation traditionally is viewed as a lifelong practice, much current
knowledge about its effects is based on short-term practitioners who have participated in …

Improvements in stable, or dispositional, mindfulness are often assumed to accrue from
mindfulness training and to account for many of its beneficial effects. However, research …

Mindfulness meditation leads to a range of positive outcomes, yet little is known about the
motivation behind choosing to practice meditation. This research investigated reasons for …

Previous research has found inconsistent relationships between trait mindfulness and state
mindfulness. To extend previous research, we sought to examine the unique associations …

A growing body of research indicates that mindfulness training can have beneficial effects
on critical aspects of psychological well-being, cognitive function, and brain health. Although …

Millions of people globally have learned mindfulness meditation with the goal of improving
health and well-being outcomes in both clinical and non-clinical contexts. An estimated half …