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Self-acceptance mediates the relationship between mindfulness and perceived stress
Clinical Psychology: Science & Practice
Format: Journal Article
Publication Date: Nov 30, 2001
Pages: 54 - 68
Sources ID: 63676
Visibility: Public (group default)
Abstract: (Show)
Previous research has shown that the effects of mindfulness-based interventions and increased trait mindfulness are associated with reduced stress. Further research is needed to understand the mechanisms by which mindfulness-based interventions exert their beneficial effect on decreased stress. The purpose of the present study was to examine the role of self-acceptance in the relationship between trait mindfulness and perceived stress among a sample of 132 students from Beijing, China. Results revealed that self-acceptance was found to partially mediate the relationship between mindfulness and stress. Limitations, clinical implications, and directions for future research are identified.