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Nonattachment and mindfulness: Related but distinct constructs.
Baljinder Sahdra1, Joseph Ciarrochi1, Philip Parker1
1Institute for Positive Psychology and Education, Australian Catholic University.
Psychological Assessment
|April 15, 2016
Summary
Nonattachment, a flexible way of relating to experiences, is valid and distinct from the 5 facets of mindfulness. It significantly enhances life satisfaction and effectiveness, mediating mindfulness benefits.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Mindfulness Studies
- Well-being Research
Background:
- Mindfulness is a multifaceted construct.
- Nonattachment is a new construct in mindfulness literature.
- The Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ) and Nonattachment Scale (NAS-7) are key measures.
Purpose of the Study:
- Examine the validity of nonattachment in relation to the 5 facets of mindfulness.
- Determine if nonattachment shows convergent, discriminant, and incremental validity.
- Investigate the mediating role of nonattachment in the relationship between mindfulness and well-being outcomes.
Main Methods:
- Utilized a large, nationally representative sample of Americans (N = 7,884).
- Administered the Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ) and the Nonattachment Scale (NAS-7).
- Employed structural equation modeling and hierarchical regression analyses.
Main Results:
- Nonattachment positively correlated with all 5 facets of mindfulness.
- The FFMQ and NAS-7 demonstrated good model fit and structural invariance.
- NAS-7 showed empirical distinction from the 5 mindfulness facets and provided incremental validity.
- Nonattachment substantially mediated the relationship between mindfulness facets and life satisfaction/effectiveness.
Conclusions:
- Nonattachment is a valid and empirically distinct construct from the 5 facets of mindfulness.
- Nonattachment plays a significant mediating role in the benefits of mindfulness for life satisfaction and effectiveness.
- Findings support the integration of nonattachment into mindfulness research and practice.
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