Abstract
Two studies examined the correlational relationships between self-reported mindfulness and impulsivity in samples of 347 and
227 university students. Using multidimensional measures of both mindfulness and impulsivity, results from both studies indicate
that several aspects of mindfulness are negatively correlated with elements of impulsivity, even after controlling for trait-level
negative affect in Study 1 and current general distress in Study 2. However, the relationships between different facets of
mindfulness and types of impulsivity varied in strength and significance level. These results suggest that mindfulness skills
may be related to the ability to refrain from maladaptive impulsive behavior in the presence of negative affect or distress
and that specific mindfulness skills may be most helpful in addressing different types of impulsive behaviors.
227 university students. Using multidimensional measures of both mindfulness and impulsivity, results from both studies indicate
that several aspects of mindfulness are negatively correlated with elements of impulsivity, even after controlling for trait-level
negative affect in Study 1 and current general distress in Study 2. However, the relationships between different facets of
mindfulness and types of impulsivity varied in strength and significance level. These results suggest that mindfulness skills
may be related to the ability to refrain from maladaptive impulsive behavior in the presence of negative affect or distress
and that specific mindfulness skills may be most helpful in addressing different types of impulsive behaviors.
- Content Type Journal Article
- Pages 1-8
- DOI 10.1007/s12671-011-0065-2
- Authors
- Jessica R. Peters, Department of Psychology, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40508, USA
- Shannon M. Erisman, Department of Psychology, University of Massachusetts Boston, Boston, MA 02125, USA
- Brian T. Upton, Department of Psychology, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40508, USA
- Ruth A. Baer, Department of Psychology, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40508, USA
- Lizabeth Roemer, Department of Psychology, University of Massachusetts Boston, Boston, MA 02125, USA
- Journal Mindfulness
- Online ISSN 1868-8535
- Print ISSN 1868-8527