Mindfulness and self-compassion along the chronotype: a cross-sectional study
Daniel Ruivo Marques1,2, Paula Castilho3,4, Ana Allen Gomes5,6
1a Education and Psychology , University of Aveiro , Aveiro , Portugal.
Chronobiology International
|February 19, 2019
Summary
Morning-type individuals exhibit higher mindfulness and self-compassion levels compared to evening-types. This suggests morningness may be a protective factor for mental health, warranting further investigation.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Chronobiology
- Health Science
Background:
- Morning-type individuals generally show better health indicators than evening-types.
- Mindfulness is a key self-regulation skill linked to overall well-being.
- Limited research exists on the relationship between chronotype and mindfulness.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between chronotype and mindfulness-related variables.
- To explore how morningness, intermediate, and eveningness chronotypes differ in mindfulness and self-compassion.
Main Methods:
- An online survey collected data from 483 community participants.
- Participants completed the Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire, Self-Compassion Scale, and Composite Morningness Scale.
Main Results:
- Morning-types scored higher in "acting with awareness" compared to intermediate and evening-types.
- Morning-types also demonstrated higher levels of "mindfulness" and "overall self-compassion."
- Other examined associations were not statistically significant.
Conclusions:
- Morning chronotype is associated with enhanced mindfulness and self-compassion.
- Morningness may serve as a protective factor against the development of certain disorders.
- Further research is needed to elucidate this association and inform psychological interventions.
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