Mindfulness, attachment, and relationship satisfaction among heterosexual college student couples: An actor-partner interdependence model analysis

Zhou, Linli; Lin, Yijun; Wen, Li; Du, Jiaxuan; Xu, Wei

doi:10.1007/s12144-020-01081-9

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“…Empirical research has consistently found negative links between mindfulness and attachment anxiety and avoidance (Stevenson et al, 2017). For example, Zhou et al (2020) found that greater general mindfulness was associated with lower attachment anxiety and avoidance, which in turn predicted higher relationship satisfaction. However, most empirical evidence in this domain comes from correlational, cross-sectional data attained at one time point (e.g., Caldwell & Shaver, 2013; Pepping et al, 2014).…”

Section: Attachment Theory and Attachment Changementioning

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Longitudinal associations between mindfulness and change in attachment orientations in couples: The role of relationship preoccupation and empathy

Gazder

Stanton

2022

Journal of Social and Personal Relationships

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Attachment orientations predict relationship outcomes and health and well-being, making it important to illuminate factors which enhance attachment security. We investigated how general and relationship-specific mindfulness predict changes in attachment orientations in couples over time, testing relationship preoccupation and partner-focused empathy as mediators. We also explored whether the longitudinal links between general mindfulness and attachment are bidirectional. Couples reported their general and relationship mindfulness and attachment orientations in a baseline session (Phase 1). They then reported relationship preoccupation and empathy each day for 14 days (Phase 2). Lastly, they reported general mindfulness and attachment orientations 2 months later (Phase 3). Results revealed that higher Phase 1 actor general—but not relationship—mindfulness directly predicted Phase 1-3 decreases in actor attachment anxiety. Conversely, greater Phase 1 actor relationship—but not general—mindfulness indirectly predicted Phase 1-3 decreases in actor attachment avoidance via greater Phase 2 actor empathy. Finally, lower Phase 1 actor and partner attachment anxiety directly predicted Phase 1-3 increases in general mindfulness. This research provides the first dyadic longitudinal demonstration of the interplay between partners’ mindfulness and attachment.

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Section: Attachment Theory and Attachment Changementioning

confidence: 99%

Longitudinal associations between mindfulness and change in attachment orientations in couples: The role of relationship preoccupation and empathy

Gazder

Stanton

2022

Journal of Social and Personal Relationships

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“…In addition, when suburban high school students demonstrate excellent mindfulness, it can aid them in processing received material and regulating cognitive abilities during learning, thereby influencing academic achievement (Bóo et al, 2020). When students do not demonstrate mindfulness, however, suburban high school students tend to doubt themselves, which increases their anxiety and fear of being ignored by others (Zhou, Lin, Li, Du, & Xu, 2022). Low levels of mindfulness can also make students less adaptable, prone to depression, and apprehensive during the school learning process (Bravo, Boothe, & Pearson, 2016).…”

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Mindfulness and Academic Resilience of Suburban High School Students

Putra,

Huwae

2023

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Being a suburban high school student is complicated. They must overcome numerous challenges, obstacles, and risks to fulfil their role as high school students. High school students need more facilities and infrastructure to develop their full potential, which can result academic setbacks. Academic resilience and mindfulness are two factors that can assist individuals in avoiding experiencing setbacks during the learning process. This study aimed to examine the correlation between mindfulness and academic resilience among suburban high school students. The research employed a quantitative method and correlational design. The study utilized the incidental sampling technique in which the sample comprised of 535 suburban high school students in Semarang Regency. The employed research instruments were the Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ) (α = .914) and the Academic Resilience Scale (ARS-30) (α = .958). The data were analysed using Spearman's Rho correlation test. The study demonstrated weak significant positive correlation between mindfulness and academic resilience (r = .162 and sig = .000). This demonstrated that mindfulness was one of the factors associated with increased academic resilience among suburban high school students.

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“…These interventions, indirectly, could therefore promote the development of secure attachment in the couple. However, a recent study shows that a high level of mindfulness in one partner does not necessarily lead relationship satisfaction for both(Zhou, Lin, Li, Du, & Xu, 2022…”

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Attachment Styles and Quality of Romantic and Family Relationship in a French Population of Young Adults: the Mediating Role of Trait-mindfulness

CHAKROUN-BAGGIONI,

SHANKLAND,

FALL

2023

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Although the literature has shown that attachment and mindfulness are related to relationship quality, their cumulative effect remains unclear. This study aims to understand the impact of mindfulness on the relationship between parental and adult attachment styles and the quality of relationships with parents and romantic partners in young adults. Data were collected on 195 first-year psychology students not experts in mindfulness. Structural equation models showed that trait mindfulness mediated the relationship between adult attachment and romantic relationship quality. Adult attachment had an indirect effect on the quality of romantic relationships. Mindfulness played an important mediating role as it was significantly associated with romantic relationships quality regardless of the nature of attachment. Only parental attachment was a predictor of quality of parental relationship. These results show that the more secure the attachment to the parents, the better the quality of the relationship with them in adulthood, while in romantic partners mindfulness plays a role in relationship quality. Therefore, interventions that develop trait mindfulness could be effective in increasing ability of young adults to have more satisfying relationships with their romantic partner. Interventions promoting the development of secure attachment would be the most suitable to improve quality of family relationships.

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Mindfulness, attachment, and relationship satisfaction among heterosexual college student couples: An actor-partner interdependence model analysis

Cited by 8 publications

References 49 publications

Longitudinal associations between mindfulness and change in attachment orientations in couples: The role of relationship preoccupation and empathy

Longitudinal associations between mindfulness and change in attachment orientations in couples: The role of relationship preoccupation and empathy

Mindfulness and Academic Resilience of Suburban High School Students

Attachment Styles and Quality of Romantic and Family Relationship in a French Population of Young Adults: the Mediating Role of Trait-mindfulness

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