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  • Psychology
  • Environmental Studies
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Unsustainable consumption patterns in industrialized nations necessitate novel interventions.
  • Mindfulness-based approaches are proposed as a potential strategy to encourage sustainable lifestyles.
  • Existing research explores various pathways through which mindfulness may influence behavior.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review empirical evidence on the role of mindfulness in promoting sustainable behaviors.
  • To identify the mechanisms through which mindfulness impacts consumption patterns.
  • To assess the current state of research and suggest future directions.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of twelve empirical papers published between 2005 and 2013.
  • Analysis of studies examining the relationship between mindfulness facets and consumption behaviors.
  • Evaluation of evidence for direct and indirect effects of mindfulness.

Main Results:

  • Cross-sectional studies show a small, positive association between dispositional mindfulness and some sustainable consumption behaviors.
  • Limited robust empirical evidence currently supports mindfulness interventions for direct behavior change.
  • One prospective study found null effects of mindfulness practice on consumption patterns.

Conclusions:

  • While direct links are not yet strongly established, indirect effects of mindfulness on well-being and reduced materialism are promising.
  • Further research is needed to clarify the instrumentality of mindfulness-based interventions for promoting sustainable lifestyles.
  • Future studies should focus on robust methodologies to confirm the impact of mindfulness on sustainable behaviors.