scholarly journals OLDER AND MORE MINDFUL? ASSOCIATIONS OF MINDFULNESS CHARACTERISTICS AND WELL-BEING VARY WITH AGE

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S846-S847
Author(s):  
Leeann Mahlo ◽  
Tim D Windsor
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Functioning ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cognitive Resources ◽  
Present Moment ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Mediation Analyses ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
Goal Adjustment ◽  
Flexible Goal Adjustment

Abstract Research examining how mindfulness confers benefits for well-being is in its infancy. Furthermore, few studies have considered the positive effects of mindfulness on psychological functioning from a lifespan perspective. The present study aimed to examine a recently proposed model of mindfulness and whether the importance of the proposed mechanisms for well-being varied as a function of age. A community-based sample of 623 participants aged between 18 and 86 years (M = 48.78, SD = 16.74) was recruited via an internet-based research platform. Participants completed questionnaire measures of mindful characteristics (i.e., present-moment attention, nonjudgment, interoception, acceptance, nonattachment, and decentering), flexible goal adjustment, and well-being. Parallel mediation analyses using bootstrapping showed that both present-moment attention and nonjudgment provided significant pathways to (a) well-being through acceptance, nonattachment, and decentering; and (b) flexible goal adjustment through nonattachment and decentering. Furthermore, most aspects of mindfulness were positively associated with age. Conditional process analyses revealed that the direct relationships between (1) present-moment attention and well-being, (2) nonjudgment and well-being, and (3) decentering and flexible goal adjustment were significant for adults from around age 40 and became stronger with increasing age. The findings provide preliminary support for a recently proposed model of mindfulness and suggest that present-moment attention, nonjudgment, and decentering may become especially important for well-being across the second half of life. In particular, these aspects of mindfulness may represent psychological qualities that require a relatively modest investment of physiological and cognitive resources and can be targeted in interventions designed to enhance well-being in later adulthood.

Helping athletes flourish using mindfulness and acceptance approaches – an introduction and mini review

2021 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Well Being ◽  
Special Focus ◽  
Present Moment ◽  
Third Wave ◽  
Control Techniques ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Randomized Controlled Studies ◽  
Acceptance And Commitment ◽  
Core Concepts

Mindfulness and acceptance are core concepts of the third wave of cognitive and behavioral psychotherapies. Their aim is not to overpower thoughts and emotions by suppression and using control techniques but to change the relationships with them. This article focuses on mindfulness- and acceptance-based approaches in sports. It briefly outlines these approaches and concludes that they are characterized by promoting three processes, which are present-moment attention, metacognitive awareness, and acceptance. Subsequently, the paper describes one approach particularly suitable for sports in detail – Acceptance and Commitment Therapy – with a special focus on how athletes can promote psychological flexibility and thrive in their effort to perform. This paper further addresses the question of whether mindfulness- and acceptance-based approaches are effective in sports by summarizing research from the past five years in the form of a mini-review. Findings from 19 reviewed studies, including 15 controlled or randomized controlled studies, suggest that different athlete populations can benefit from mindfulness- and acceptance-based approaches in terms of athletic performance and well-being. Positive effects on performance and well-being could be mediated by other psychological processes, e.g., enhanced emotion regulation. Further research is needed, especially regarding the mechanisms that impact mindfulness- and acceptance-based interventions in sports.

Age stereotypes, flexible goal adjustment, and well-being among Chinese older adults

2017 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 210-215 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jinfeng Zhang ◽  
Yu Nancy Xiaonan ◽  
Jianxin Zhang ◽  
Mingjie Zhou
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Age Stereotypes ◽  
Chinese Older Adults ◽  
Goal Adjustment ◽  
Flexible Goal Adjustment

scholarly journals Optimism, Motivational Coping and Well-being: Evidence Supporting the Importance of Flexible Goal Adjustment

2014 ◽  
Vol 16 (6) ◽  
pp. 1525-1537 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. M. Hanssen ◽  
L. M. G. Vancleef ◽  
J. W. S. Vlaeyen ◽  
A. F. Hayes ◽  
E. G. W. Schouten ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Well Being ◽  
Goal Adjustment ◽  
Flexible Goal Adjustment

Spirituality, health and well-being in the elderly

2018 ◽  
Vol 30 (12) ◽  
pp. 1741-1742 ◽  
Author(s):  
Orestes V. Forlenza ◽  
Homero Vallada
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Theories Of Aging ◽  
Goal Adjustment ◽  
Flexible Goal Adjustment ◽  
Health And Well Being ◽  
Daily Spiritual Experience Scale

Bailly et al. (2018) examined the trajectory of spirituality in a cohort of 567 non-institutionalized older adults living in Tours, France, during a period of five years. The measurements for spirituality (Daily Spiritual Experience Scale, DES), social support (Satisfaction with Social Support subscale of the Duke Social Support Index), and accommodative tendencies (Flexible Goal Adjustment) were longitudinally collected at three time points (2007, 2009, and 2012). The results of the study confirmed some expected observations, such as higher levels of spirituality among religious older adults when compared with the ones without religion, and older women reporting higher levels of spirituality than older men. But the most interesting finding was the observation that the measured levels of spirituality among older adults remained stable during this five-year period. Based on a growing number of studies and theories of aging suggesting that the levels of spirituality increases during a person's lifetime, one would expect an increase in the levels of spirituality along the study follow-up. The authors, however, interpreted the stable level of spirituality informed by the participants as having already reached a relatively high mean rating score of spirituality at baseline. From the beginning of the trail, many participants expressed self-contentment and reported having found meaning in their lives. Moreover, the responders had, in general, more years of education than expected for people in their age group, lived at home independently with a good self-health evaluation, had relatively fewer diseases, and a good perception of financial satisfaction; these characteristics perhaps make this group not representative of the French general population in the same age bracket.

Bridging the Sciences of Mindfulness and Romantic Relationships

2016 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-49 ◽  
Author(s):  
Johan C. Karremans ◽  
Melanie P. J. Schellekens ◽  
Gesa Kappen
Keyword(s):  
Romantic Relationships ◽  
Romantic Relationship ◽  
Indirect Evidence ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Relationship Functioning ◽  
Present Moment ◽  
Future Research Agenda ◽  
Proposed Model

Research on mindfulness, defined as paying conscious and non-judgmental attention to present-moment experiences, has increased rapidly in the past decade but has focused almost entirely on the benefits of mindfulness for individual well-being. This article considers the role of mindfulness in romantic relationships. Although strong claims have been made about the potentially powerful role of mindfulness in creating better relationships, it is less clear whether, when, and how this may occur. This article integrates the literatures on mindfulness and romantic relationship science, and sketches a theory-driven model and future research agenda to test possible pathways of when and how mindfulness may affect romantic relationship functioning. We review some initial direct and indirect evidence relevant to the proposed model. Finally, we discuss the implications of how studying mindfulness may further our understanding of romantic relationship (dys)functioning, and how mindfulness may be a promising and effective tool in couple interventions.

Impact of Physical Disability on Pursuit of Gardening Activities in Mid-Aged Women

2000 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 78-85 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nancy A. Pachana ◽  
Judith L. Kidd ◽  
Fiona M. Alpass
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Functioning ◽  
Physical Disability ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Leisure Activity ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Group Differences ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Rehabilitation Programs ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Disabled Women

Research on horticultural therapy approaches suggest that its positive impact on clients may extend beyond direct rehabilitation or vocational gains to more generally improved well-being. Persons in rehabilitation programs may relate to gardening as a previously enjoyed past time, or as a new activity for either leisure or employment purposes. While gardening is a popular leisure activity in many countries, few studies have looked at what specific gardening activities community-based populations pursue. As part of a larger mail-out survey looking at gardening interests of mid-aged women, a sub-sample of physically disabled women was compared to healthy age-matched women on gardening activities and interests. Physical and psychological functioning and well-being were also sampled. Both groups completed the SF-36 Health Survey for Australia/New Zealand, the Symptom Checklist-90-Revised, and a gardening questionnaire tapping gardening activities and hours per month on these activities, as well as the reasons for pursuing gardening. Group differences emerged on physical and psychological functioning variables, but for virtually all gardening variables, group differences were minimal. Overall findings suggest that for this sample of mid-aged women, the presence of physical disability or limitation did not adversely affect their access to and enjoyment of gardening activities.

Affective Well-Being in Old Age

2007 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 119-129 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vera Heyl ◽  
Hans-Werner Wahl ◽  
Heidrun Mollenkopf
Keyword(s):  
Self Regulation ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Moderator Effect ◽  
General Terms ◽  
Moderator Effects ◽  
Age Related ◽  
Goal Adjustment ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Flexible Goal Adjustment

Abstract. This study investigated the relationships between tenacious goal pursuit (TGP) and flexible goal adjustment (FGA), two fundamental modes of self-regulation suggested by Brandtstädter and colleagues, and positive and negative affect (PA, NA). This was done in general terms and by considering the developmental constraint of perceived age-related visual decline. Data stem from 751 community-dwelling elders (55-98 years, 372 women, 379 men). Results support the hypothesis of differential associations of TGP and FGA, respectively, with affect: TGP was positively related to PA, and FGA was negatively related to NA. Moreover, differential moderator effects of TGP and FGA, respectively, on the relationship between subjective vision and affect emerged. FGA independently moderated the inverse relationship between subjective vision and NA. The moderator effect of TGP, however, was dependent on FGA: TGP did not alter the relationship between subjective vision and PA until FGA was high, too. It is concluded that both TGP and FGA are necessary for an adaptive self-regulation.

scholarly journals Is This about Feeling? The Interplay of Emotional Well-being, Solidarity, and Residents’ Attitude

2020 ◽  
pp. 004728752093886
Author(s):  
Sujie Wang ◽  
Adiyukh Berbekova ◽  
Muzaffer (Muzzo) Uysal
Keyword(s):  
Theoretical Model ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Major Objective ◽  
Emotional Closeness ◽  
Mediation Analyses ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
Emotional Solidarity ◽  
Practical Implications

There is limited empirical research on the role played by residents’ feelings toward tourists in influencing residents’ emotional well-being and attitude about tourism. The major objective of this study is to propose a theoretical model integrating emotional solidarity, emotional well-being, and residents’ attitude. In order to test the proposed model, a survey of residents in China was undertaken. Structural relational and mediation analyses were applied to assess the relationships involving residents’ emotional solidarity with tourists, emotional well-being, and residents’ attitude. The construct of emotional solidarity had three dimensions in the study: welcoming nature, sympathetic understanding, and emotional closeness. Results indicate that welcoming nature, sympathetic understanding, and emotional closeness directly influence residents’ attitude and emotional well-being. Additionally, the relationships involving residents’ welcoming nature, sympathetic understanding and emotional closeness with tourists, and attitude were mediated by emotional well-being. Theoretical and practical implications as well as future research opportunities are provided.

scholarly journals The Effect of a Mindfulness-Based Education Program on Brain Waves and the Autonomic Nervous System in University Students

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (11) ◽  
pp. 1606
Author(s):  
Mijung Jung ◽  
Mikyoung Lee
Keyword(s):  
Nervous System ◽  
Autonomic Nervous System ◽  
University Students ◽  
Education Program ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Present Moment ◽  
Autonomic Nervous ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Brain Waves ◽  
Significant Difference

Background: Mindfulness, defined as the awareness emerging from purposefully paying attention to the present moment, has been shown to be effective in reducing stress and, thus, promoting psychological well-being. This study investigated the effects of a mindfulness-based education program on mindfulness, brain waves, and the autonomic nervous system (ANS) in university students in Korea. Methods: This study is a quantitative and experimental research with a single-group pre-post design. Six sessions of mindfulness-based intervention were applied. In total, 42 students completed a mindfulness questionnaire before and after the intervention, and 28 among them completed pre-intervention and post-intervention measures of brain waves and ANS. Results: The level of mindfulness increased in the participants after intervention. Regarding brain waves, the alpha and theta waves increased, but the beta waves decreased. There was no significant difference in the ANS, presenting no change in heart rate variability. Conclusions: We identified the positive effects of the mindfulness-based education program for university students. The findings indicate that this program may help students not only relax, but also generate a mindfulness state in stressful situations, potentially leading to a successful university life. This study can be used as a basis for quality improvement and sustainability of mindfulness-based education programs for university students.

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