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Exploring Dispositional Mindfulness as a Moderator for the Impact of Negative Thoughts and Stressful Events on Momentary Affect in Daily Life

Stahmer, T.F. (2024) Exploring Dispositional Mindfulness as a Moderator for the Impact of Negative Thoughts and Stressful Events on Momentary Affect in Daily Life.

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Abstract:Experiencing stressful events (SE) and negative thoughts (NT) in daily life leads to low momentary affect, which can have negative consequences for mental health, illustrating the importance of identifying factors that can buffer those relationships. Dispositional mindfulness (DM), a multi-faceted concept, is associated with better emotional processing and regulation, but its role in moderating the effects of SE and NT in daily life is not fully understood. This study aimed to investigate whether DM buffers the effects of SE and NT on positive and negative momentary affect in daily life. Data on the thoughts, events, and momentary affect of 53 participants was collected using the experience sampling method, and DM was measured using the Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire. Linear mixed models were used to analyse the relationships between SE/NT and momentary affect and the moderating effects of DM on those relationships. SE and NT were significantly associated with lower positive and higher negative momentary affect. However, DM did not moderate those relationships. While no buffering effects of DM could be found, the mindfulness facets of describing and non-reactivity revealed potential for such effects. Future research should replicate these findings and explore state mindfulness as a potential moderator using ESM.
Item Type:Essay (Master)
Faculty:BMS: Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences
Subject:77 psychology
Programme:Psychology MSc (66604)
Link to this item:https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/102235
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