Association of cognitive fusion with domains of health

Bodenlos, Jamie S.; Hawes, Elizabeth S.; Burstein, Sarah M.; Arroyo, Kelsey M.

doi:10.1016/j.jcbs.2020.08.001

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“…In line with various accounts in the literature [ 13 , 57 ], the first hypothesis regarding the negative association between mindfulness and negative affect was supported by our data. Results showed a positive relationship between cognitive fusion and negative affect, as hypothesized and frequently evidenced in the literature [ 22 , 58 , 59 ].…”

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confidence: 92%

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Cognitive fusion and personality traits in the context of mindfulness: A cross-sectional study

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Objectives Meditation and mindfulness, though rooted in eastern traditions, have been increasingly embraced in western psychology. However, questions remain regarding the mechanisms through which the beneficial effects of mindfulness occur. The present study aimed to address cognitive fusion as a potential mediator between mindfulness and negative affect and whether the mindfulness-cognitive fusion link is moderated by personality factors in an international sample of frequent meditators. Methods An international sample of 739 frequent meditators completed measures of mindfulness (Southampton Mindfulness Questionnaire), cognitive fusion (Cognitive Fusion Questionnaire), negative affect (Brief Symptom Checklist), and personality (Big Five Inventory) in an online survey. Using SPSS Process Macro, cognitive fusion was examined as a mediator between mindfulness and negative affect. Furthermore, Extraversion, Conscientiousness, and Neuroticism were investigated as moderators in the mediation model. Results Cognitive fusion was found to be a partial mediator between mindfulness and negative affect (b = -0.249; 95% CI, [-0.289, -0.203]), whereas the examined personality factors were not found to moderate the present model (E: t(734) = 0.951, p = .342); C: t(734) = -0.042, p = .967; N: t(734) = -2.271, p = .023). Conclusions This study suggests that cognitive fusion plays a significant role in the association between mindfulness and negative affect. These findings indicate the importance of how individuals internally respond and relate to experiences and the instrumental value of mindfulness effects beyond and outside of mindfulness-based interventions.

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confidence: 92%

“…In line with various accounts in the literature [13,57], the first hypothesis regarding the negative association between mindfulness and negative affect was supported by our data.…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 92%

Cognitive fusion and personality traits in the context of mindfulness: A cross-sectional study

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“…Cognitive fusion appears to have direct links to physical health (Bodenlos et al, 2020 ; Trindade et al, 2020 ; Trindade et al, 2018 ). Cognitive fusion refers to a contextually controlled behavior–behavior relation in which private events (i.e., thoughts and feelings) are responded to as if they are literally true, rather than just as simply more stimuli in a person’s environment.…”

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confidence: 99%

Why We Are Not Acting to Save Ourselves: ACT, Health, and Culture

Rehfeldt

Tyndall

2021

Behav Analysis Practice

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Chronic health conditions are increasing at an alarming rate worldwide, and many could be prevented if people were to engage in specific lifestyle behaviors. Intervening on lifestyle behaviors is challenging due to the fact that the consequences associated with unhealthy behaviors are temporally distant and probabilistic, and the aversive functions of covert stimuli may interfere with people's engagement in healthy, preventative behaviors. This article explores the role of relational framing in the promotion of healthy lifestyle behaviors and summarizes research supporting the use of acceptance and commitment training (ACT) as a framework for prevention and intervention. We explore how ACT alters the context in which rigid patterns of rule following occur. ACT loosens the literal functions of stimuli so that experiential-avoidance behaviors are weakened, and healthy, valuesconsistent behaviors are strengthened. We propose culture-wide interventions inspired by contextual behavior science so that healthier societies can be cultivated.

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“…Turning to athletes’ cognitive processes, cognitive fusion and cognitive flexibility emerge as crucial elements in terms of their influence on athletes’ mental states and performance outcomes [ 31 ]. Cognitive flexibility is widely recognized as an important cognitive ability that can significantly contribute to successful adaptation to changes in the environment [ 32 , 33 , 34 ]; cognitive fusion, conversely, denotes the state in which individuals erroneously “merge” with their ideas and emotions, impeding their ability to regulate their behaviors [ 35 ].…”

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confidence: 99%

Functional Characteristics and Coping Strategies among Rugby Athletes: A Cluster Analysis Approach

Sapuppo,

Giacconi,

Monda

et al. 2024

JPM

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The developing domain of mental health in sports has gained much interest, acknowledging its pivotal role in athlete performance and well-being. The aim of this research is to provide a quantitative description concerning the levels of mental health, physical activity, cognitive fusion, cognitive flexibility, and coping strategies that characterize rugby athletes by using a data-driven approach. A total of 92 rugby athletes took part in this study and filled out a set of self-administered questionnaires. A correlational analysis showed that general well-being was positively associated with years spent playing rugby (r = 0.23) and coping mechanisms (r = 0.29). Athletes’ well-being was also negatively correlated with cognitive inflexibility (r = −0.41) and cognitive fusion (r = −0.39). A k-means cluster analysis identified two unique groups: group 1, characterized by higher levels of psychological well-being, lower levels of physical activity, greater cognitive flexibility, improved coping techniques, and reduced cognitive fusion, and group 2, which exhibits opposite characteristics. The discrepancies observed in psychological characteristics such as coping strategies, cognitive fusion, and cognitive inflexibility highlight their potential impact on the general health of rugby players. To comprehend the complex interplay between psychological and physical elements in rugby athletes, long-term studies with larger samples are crucial.

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Association of cognitive fusion with domains of health

Cited by 9 publications

References 48 publications

Cognitive fusion and personality traits in the context of mindfulness: A cross-sectional study

Cognitive fusion and personality traits in the context of mindfulness: A cross-sectional study

Why We Are Not Acting to Save Ourselves: ACT, Health, and Culture

Functional Characteristics and Coping Strategies among Rugby Athletes: A Cluster Analysis Approach

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