{Reference Type}: Journal Article
{Title}: A Network Investigation of Core Mindfulness Processes.
{Author}: Sala M;Aslan M;Gueorguieva R;Schupak M;Garrison KA;
{Journal}: Mindfulness (N Y)
{Volume}: 14
{Issue}: 4
{Year}: 2023 Apr
{Factor}: 3.801
{DOI}: 10.1007/s12671-023-02109-4
{Abstract}: <B>UNASSIGNED: </B>Mindfulness has been associated with improved psychological well-being and health, although outcomes from mindfulness-based interventions are mixed. One challenge is a limited understanding about which specific processes are core to mindfulness. Network analysis offers a method to characterize the core processes of mindfulness.<BR><B>UNASSIGNED: </B>This study used network analysis to identify which processes are central to mindfulness (have the strongest connectivity with other mindfulness processes) as measured by the Five Facets Mindfulness Questionnaire- Short Form, analyzed at the item-level. Data were obtained from baseline of a randomized clinical trial of smartphone app-based mindfulness training for smoking cessation.<BR><B>UNASSIGNED: </B>The most central processes in the mindfulness network included, "I think some of my emotions are bad or inappropriate and I shouldn't feel them," an aspect of Nonjudgment/acceptance; as well as "I can easily put my beliefs, opinions, and expectations into words," and "It's hard for me to find the words to describe what I'm thinking," aspects of Describing.<BR><B>UNASSIGNED: </B>Findings help to clarify which processes are to mindfulness, contributing to a better understanding of the definition of mindfulness, and suggest factors that may be promising to target in mindfulness-based interventions. Future research should examine if mindfulness-based interventions may be improved by targeting these core mindfulness processes.