Could mindfulness decrease anger, hostility, and aggression by decreasing rumination?

Borders, Ashley; Earleywine, Mitch; Jajodia, Archana

doi:10.1002/ab.20327

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“…This may be because most of this evidence is based on training in state mindfulness rather than trait mindfulness differences (e.g., Deyo et al 2009;Heeren and Philippot 2011;Kingston et al 2007). Although Borders et al (2010) reported an association with trait mindfulness, they measured mindfulness with the Mindfulness Attention Awareness Scale (Brown and Ryan 2003) and this scale has more in common with measures of attentional cognitive failures than with other measures of trait mindfulness (Cheyne, Carriere and Smilek 2006;Grossman 2011). So it seems that something specific to the skills taught in mindfulness training programmes might be crucial to reducing rumination.…”

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Trait mindfulness and autobiographical memory specificity

Crawley

2014

Cogn Process

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Training in mindfulness skills has been shown to increase autobiographical memory specificity. The aim of this study was to examine whether there is also an association between individual differences in trait mindfulness and memory specificity using a non-clinical student sample (N = 70). Also examined were the relationships between other memory characteristics and trait mindfulness, self-reported depression and rumination. Participants wrote about 12 autobiographical memories which were recalled in response to emotion word cues in a minimal instruction version of the Autobiographical Memory Test, rated each memory for seven characteristics, and completed the Freiburg Mindfulness Inventory, the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale, and the Ruminative Responses Scale. Higher rumination scores were associated with more reliving and more intense emotion during recall.Depression scores were not associated with any memory variables. Higher trait mindfulness was associated with lower memory specificity and with more intense and more positive emotion during recall. Thus, trait mindfulness is associated with memory specificity but the association is opposite to that found in mindfulness training studies. It is suggested that this difference may be due to an influence of trait mindfulness on memory encoding as well as retrieval processes and an influence on the mode of self-awareness that leads to a greater focus on momentary rather than narrative self-reference.

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Trait mindfulness and autobiographical memory specificity

Crawley

2014

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“…For example, research has pointed to more adaptive forms of rumination involving reflection (which involves actively turning inward, with thoughts centering around self-focus, problem-solving, and coping) that may not necessarily be problematic (Treynor, Gonzalez, & Nolen-Hoeksema, 2003;Watkins, 2004). In addition, some individuals may have a greater capacity for cognitive flexibility or for giving their full attention to the present moment (i.e., engaging in mindfulness), and these processes may buffer against negative emotions (e.g., Borders, Earleywine, & Jajodia, 2010). Future research could explore the link between surveillance behaviors and relational satisfaction with a focus on possible cognitive-process mediators, such as helpful cognitions and mindfulness approaches.…”

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Romantic Jealousy and Relationship Satisfaction: The Costs of Rumination

Elphinston¹,

Feeney

Noller

et al. 2013

Western Journal of Communication

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The experience of romantic jealousy and its influence on relationship outcomes is unclear. Romantic jealousy is often associated with damaging effects; on the other hand, jealousy is linked to positive relationship outcomes such as increased commitment. In this study, we aimed to address inconsistencies in previous research by proposing rumination as a mediator between romantic jealousy (cognitive jealousy and surveillance behaviors) and relationship dissatisfaction. We also aimed to extend our understanding of behavioral responses to jealousy, and in particular, partner surveillance and its link to relational dissatisfaction by proposing a research question. Overall, there were two paths to relationship dissatisfaction: Cognitive jealousy and surveillance behaviors were associated with relationship dissatisfaction via rumination, and cognitive jealousy was also directly associated with relationship dissatisfaction. Interestingly, surveillance behaviors were directly associated with relationship satisfaction. From these results, rumination is highlighted as a factor in explaining the link between romantic jealousy and relationship dissatisfaction. Clinical implications are discussed.

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“…Mindfulness is strongly linked with reduced negative affect [42] and can reduce anger and aggression [43].…”

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Decision Making, Mindfulness and Mood: How Mindfulness Techniques can Reduce the Impact of Biases and Heuristics through Improved Decision Making and Positive Affect

Raglan¹,

Schulkin²

2014

J Depress Anxiety

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The decision sciences and mindfulness theory both focus on attention to thought processes and the exploration of the roots of those cognitions. Historically, these two models of viewing thought have, however, diverged. The decision sciences focus on better understanding the patterns and impacts of human decision making, particularly in instances of flawed decision making. Within this literature, mood state has been repeatedly shown to influence decision making patterns, with negative affect and anxiety increasing a person's tendency toward decision making biases. Mindfulness emphasizes willingness to view one's thoughts and behaviors from an open standpoint and has also been shown to be a valuable tool in reducing negative affect and anxiety. In this paper, we briefly explore both the decision sciences and mindfulness, including aspects of decision making that may be affected by mood. We also look to future directions in which mindfulness and the decision sciences could inform each other and lead to more effective interventions for problematic decision making tendencies. Through greater coordination between these two theoretical areas, it is possible that practical mechanisms of change may be more accessible.

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Could mindfulness decrease anger, hostility, and aggression by decreasing rumination?

Cited by 238 publications

References 92 publications

Trait mindfulness and autobiographical memory specificity

Trait mindfulness and autobiographical memory specificity

Romantic Jealousy and Relationship Satisfaction: The Costs of Rumination

Decision Making, Mindfulness and Mood: How Mindfulness Techniques can Reduce the Impact of Biases and Heuristics through Improved Decision Making and Positive Affect

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