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Mechanisms of mindfulness.

Shauna L Shapiro1, Linda E Carlson, John A Astin

  • 1Department of Counseling Psychology, Santa Clara University, CA 95053-0201, USA. slshapiro@scu.edu

Journal of Clinical Psychology
|December 31, 2005
PubMed
Summary

Mindfulness interventions show promise for psychological and physical symptoms. Future research should explore the underlying mechanisms of mindfulness to understand how it promotes positive change.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Mindfulness Research

Background:

  • Mindfulness is a psychological construct gaining significant attention.
  • Most research evaluates the efficacy of mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs).
  • MBIs show effectiveness for psychological and physical symptoms.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a theoretical model of mindfulness.
  • To elucidate potential mechanisms of action for mindfulness.
  • To guide future empirical research on mindfulness mechanisms.

Main Methods:

  • Theoretical paper proposing a model.
  • Literature review on mindfulness and its effects.
  • Conceptual analysis of mindfulness mechanisms.

Main Results:

  • A model of mindfulness is proposed.
  • Potential mechanisms explaining mindfulness's positive effects are elucidated.
  • Implications for future research are discussed.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding mindfulness mechanisms is crucial.
  • The proposed model offers a framework for future studies.
  • Further empirical investigation into mindfulness mechanisms is warranted.

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