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Cheolwoo Park1, Victor W Harris2, Kate Fogarty2
1The School of Human Development and Organizational Studies in Education, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA.
Mindfulness directly boosts self-awareness, which, along with applying care, significantly enhances romantic relationship quality. This study clarifies the pathway from mindfulness to stronger relationships.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Social Sciences
- Relationship Science
Background:
- Limited research exists on the structural links between mindfulness and romantic relationship quality.
- Further empirical evidence is needed to understand this connection.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine a hypothesized model linking mindfulness and relationship quality.
- To investigate the mediating roles of self-awareness and the application of care in romantic relationships.
Main Methods:
- Structural equation modeling (SEM) and path analysis were used.
- The study included 199 adult participants from the southeastern United States.
Main Results:
- The hypothesized model showed a good fit, confirming the proposed pathways.
- Mindfulness directly influenced participants' self-awareness levels.
- Self-awareness and the application of care mediated the relationship between mindfulness and relationship quality.
Conclusions:
- Mindfulness positively impacts relationship quality through enhanced self-awareness and care.
- Findings offer insights for family life educators, couples researchers, and marriage/family practitioners.
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