Behavior Research; Data on Behavior Research

Described by Researchers at CIBEROBN

(Meditation and happiness: Mindfulness and
self-compassion may mediate the meditation-
happiness relationship)
Información de publicación: Psychology & Psychiatry Journal ; Atlanta [Atlanta]26 Mar 2016: 66.

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The news correspondents obtained a quote from the research from CIBEROBN, "Studies are needed to explain this
relationship and to determine what facets may be correlating and mediating the meditation-happiness
relationship. The aim of this study was to explore the meditation-happiness relationship and examine which
mindfulness and self compassion facets are better predictors of happiness. A total of 365 participants completed
an assessment protocol composed of: the Five Facets of Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ), the Self-Compassion
Scale-short form (SCS-SF), and the Pemberton Happiness Index (PHI). Hierarchical regression analysis showed
that two FFMQ facets (Observing and Awareness) and two SCS components (Self-kindness and Common
humanity) were significant predictors of happiness. Mediation results revealed a significant total indirect effect of
Observing, Awareness, Self-kindness and Common humanity in the meditation frequency-happiness relationship.

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2016 MAR 26 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Psychology &Psychiatry Journal -- Research
findings on Behavior Research are discussed in a new report. According to news reporting from Madrid, Spain, by
VerticalNews journalists, research stated, "Mindfulness and self-compassion are emerging as crucial constructs in
mental health research. Recent studies have shown that both mindfulness and self-compassion skills may play
important roles in well-being and positive emotions associated with mindfulness training."
The news correspondents obtained a quote from the research from CIBEROBN, "Studies are needed to explain this
relationship and to determine what facets may be correlating and mediating the meditation-happiness
relationship. The aim of this study was to explore the meditation-happiness relationship and examine which
mindfulness and self compassion facets are better predictors of happiness. A total of 365 participants completed
an assessment protocol composed of: the Five Facets of Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ), the Self-Compassion
Scale-short form (SCS-SF), and the Pemberton Happiness Index (PHI). Hierarchical regression analysis showed
that two FFMQ facets (Observing and Awareness) and two SCS components (Self-kindness and Common
humanity) were significant predictors of happiness. Mediation results revealed a significant total indirect effect of
Observing, Awareness, Self-kindness and Common humanity in the meditation frequency-happiness relationship.
Significant indirect effects were found for observing, self-kindness and common humanity, The results supported
the model of mindfulness and self-compassion facets as partial mediators of the meditation-happiness
relationship."
According to the news reporters, the research concluded: "Findings are in line with other studies and provide
evidence about the influence of mindfulness and self-compassion on happiness."

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For more information on this research see: Meditation and happiness: Mindfulness and self-compassion may
mediate the meditation-happiness relationship. Personality and Individual Differences, 2016;93():80-85.
Personality and Individual Differences can be contacted at: Pergamon-Elsevier Science Ltd, The Boulevard,
Langford Lane, Kidlington, Oxford OX5 1GB, England. (Elsevier - www.elsevier.com; Personality and Individual
Differences - www.journals.elsevier.com/personality-and-individual-differences/)
Our news journalists report that additional information may be obtained by contacting D. Campos, CIBEROBN,
CIBER Fisiopatol Obesidad &Nutr, Madrid, Spain. Additional authors for this research include A. Cebolla, S. Quero,
J. Breton-Lopez, C. Botella, J. Soler, J. Garcia-Campayo, M. Demarzo and R.M. Banos.
Keywords for this news article include: Spain, Madrid, Europe, Behavior Research
Our reports deliver fact-based news of research and discoveries from around the world. Copyright 2016, NewsRx
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Título: Behavior Research; Data on Behavior Research Described by Researchers at

CIBEROBN (Meditation and happiness: Mindfulness and self-compassion may
mediate the meditation-happiness relationship)

Título de publicación: Psychology &Psychiatry Journal; Atlanta

Primera página: 66

Año de publicación: 2016

Fecha de publicación: Mar 26, 2016

Editorial: NewsRx

Lugar de publicación: Atlanta

País de publicación: United States

Materia de publicación: Medical Sciences--Psychiatry And Neurology, Psychology

ISSN: 1944-2718

Tipo de fuente: Wire Feeds

Idioma de la publicación: English

Tipo de documento: Expanded Reporting

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