Mindfulness and Interoceptive Awareness: A Network Analysis.
J Nerv Ment Dis
; 212(7): 384-391, 2024 Jul 01.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-38704654
ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT Higher trait mindfulness is correlated with higher interoceptive awareness. However, there is a gap in understanding which mindfulness dimensions connect to which interoceptive awareness dimensions. This study ( N = 1005) used network analysis to identify central and bridge nodes driving the linkage between mindfulness and interoceptive awareness. Central nodes included trusting body sensations, feeling a sense of calm when bringing awareness to the body, the ability to refocus one's attention from thinking to sensing the body, and the ability to accept all emotions. Bridge nodes included noticing how food and drink affect thoughts, bodily sensations, and emotions; staying alert to the sensations of the body when taking a shower; and noticing and letting go of distressing thoughts and feelings. Future research studies should explore whether mindfulness-based interventions may be more effective by targeting observations of sensations related to eating and the body as well as noticing and letting go of distressing thoughts and feelings.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Awareness
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Mindfulness
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Interoception
Limits:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Language:
En
Journal:
J Nerv Ment Dis
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article