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16-12-2024 | ORIGINAL PAPER

Trait Mindfulness and Anxiety Symptoms: The Role of Optimism and Hope

Auteurs: Morganne A. Kraines, Adrienne E. Kvaka, Lucas J. A. Kelberer, Tony T. Wells

Gepubliceerd in: Mindfulness | Uitgave 1/2025

Abstract

Objectives

Nearly one third of adults in the US experience at least one anxiety disorder over the course of their lifetime. Trait mindfulness is associated with fewer symptoms of anxiety. This study examined two such factors from positive psychology that may help to explain this relationship: hope and optimism.

Method

Two-hundred and nine participants completed self-report measures of anxiety symptoms, trait mindfulness, hope, and optimism at two timepoints.

Results

Trait mindfulness was negatively associated with anxiety symptoms at both baseline and follow-up. Bias-corrected bootstrapping mediation indicated that optimism, but not hope, mediated this relationship.

Conclusions

Trait mindfulness may reduce anxiety because it helps to cultivate one’s general positive attitude about the future which may challenge the diffuse worry and anticipatory fear that are inherent to anxiety. Future research should seek to further explore how to harness optimism in mindfulness treatments.

Preregistration

This study is not preregistered.

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Titel: Trait Mindfulness and Anxiety Symptoms: The Role of Optimism and Hope
Auteurs: Morganne A. Kraines
Adrienne E. Kvaka
Lucas J. A. Kelberer
Tony T. Wells
Publicatiedatum: 16-12-2024
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Mindfulness / Uitgave 1/2025
Print ISSN: 1868-8527
Elektronisch ISSN: 1868-8535
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12671-024-02498-0

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