Mindfulness and Emotional Distress: the Mediating Role of Psychological well-Being

Baroni, Duccio; Nerini, Amanda; Matera, Camilla; Stefanile, Cristina

doi:10.1007/s12144-016-9524-1

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“…Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses supported the structural validity of the scale (Sirigatti et al, 2009). When applied in the Italian context the scale presented good internal consistency ( a = 0.86; Baroni et al, 2018). For the present study, its reliability was acceptable ( a = 0.72).…”

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Sexual Orientation, Peer Influence, Body Dissatisfaction, and Eudaimonic Well-Being in Italian Men

2019

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Having a lean and athletic physique is increasingly important for Italian men. The purpose of this cross-sectional study was to analyze the relationship between men’s dissatisfaction with muscularity and well-being, conceptualized in terms of the realization of one’s true potential and the experience of purpose or meaning in life (i.e., eudaimonic well-being), considering also the role of sexual orientation and peer influence. Participants (385 Italian men with a mean age of 28.61 years, SD = 9.65) completed a questionnaire assessing the variables of interest. Path analysis indicated that sexual orientation was linked to eudaimonic well-being via muscularity dissatisfaction. Teasing about muscularity predicted men’s eudaimonic well-being both directly and via muscularity dissatisfaction. Peer attributions and appearance conversations predicted well-being through the mediation of athletic internalization and body dissatisfaction. Peer attributions, but not appearance conversations, were also directly linked to well-being. To improve broad aspects of men’s well-being, prevention and treatment programs should be directed to increase men’s ability to resist different forms of pressure, including that of their peers. These kinds of programs could be especially useful for gay men, who are more likely to experience body dissatisfaction and, in turn, poor psychological functioning.

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Sexual Orientation, Peer Influence, Body Dissatisfaction, and Eudaimonic Well-Being in Italian Men

2019

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“…In their study, Cenkseven and Akbaş (2007) found that subjective well-being and psychological well-being of university students were predicted by extraversion, neuroticism, the locus of control, learned resourcefulness, social relations, leisure activities, and gender. Baroni, Nerini, Matera and Stefanile (2016) demonstrated that psychological well-being has an important role in mediating the relationship between emotional distress and mindfulness. No study was found which addresses the role of perfectionistic cognitions on psychological well-being.…”

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Unconditional Self-Acceptance and Perfectionistic Cognitions as Predictors of Psychological Well-Being

Bingöl

Batık

2018

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Psychological well-being which is an important concept for individual mental health involves maintaining meaningful aims in life, developing quality relationships with others and struggling with life to ensure personal development. Based on the importance of the concept of psychological well-being, in this study, it is aimed to determine the predictors of psychological well-being of prospective teachers who are expected to make a contribution in the healthy development of students. A total of 378 prospective teachers have participated to the study which was conducted according to the general screening model. Path analysis was used in the analysis of the data to test the predictive roles of unconditional self-acceptance, perfectionistic cognitions and perceived income levels of prospective teachers on their psychological well-being level. Results indicated that psychological well-being has a positive significance but low correlation with unconditional self-acceptance and perfectionistic cognitions. In addition, it was found that of unconditional self-acceptance, perfectionistic cognitions and perceived income level accounted for 16% of the total variance of psychological well-being. It was also determined that female participants’ psychological well-being scores were higher than males’ and psychological well-being levels of participants who perceived their income level as good were higher than those perceived their income level as medium and low.

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“…Furthermore, mindfulness-based interventions may represent a useful strategy to treat aggressive behavior, as they focus on an increased nonjudgmental stance, awareness, and acceptance of one’s emotional experiences (Chambers, Gullone, & Allen, 2009; Gratz & Tull, 2010). Indeed, increased mindfulness seems to be negatively associated with self-reported measures of aggression and anger (Borders, Earleywine, & Jajodia, 2010; Heppner et al, 2008) and positively linked to psychological well-being (Baroni, Nerini, Matera, & Stefanile, 2018).…”

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Psychological Predictors of Aggressive Behavior Among Men and Women

Stefanile

Matera

Nerini

et al. 2017

J Interpers Violence

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This study examined the relationships among attitude toward violence, self-esteem, emotion dysregulation, anger, and aggression in community men and women and male inmates. Overall, 166 community men, 197 community women, and 100 male inmates completed a battery of questionnaires containing self-reported measures. Self-esteem and attitude toward violence were significant predictors of aggressive behavior, with emotion dysregulation mediating the relationship between self-esteem and the criterion variable. Anger mediated the relationship between emotion dysregulation and aggressive behavior only among community people. Among men, inmates reported a more favorable attitude toward violence, lower self-esteem, higher emotion dysregulation, more aggressive behaviors, and a lower tendency to get angry. Women showed a less favorable attitude toward violence, lower self-esteem, higher emotion dysregulation, and a higher tendency for anger than men, while no differences emerged for aggressive behavior. These findings suggest that self-related constructs and emotion regulation strategies represent key processes associated with aggressive behavior among all participants, while the role of anger is more prominent in community people. To reduce aggressive tendencies, treatment and prevention interventions might increase self-esteem, emotion regulation skills, and one's ability to direct anger toward other goals. Moreover, programs aimed at changing attitudes toward violence could be useful.

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Mindfulness and Emotional Distress: the Mediating Role of Psychological well-Being

Cited by 21 publications

References 66 publications

Sexual Orientation, Peer Influence, Body Dissatisfaction, and Eudaimonic Well-Being in Italian Men

Sexual Orientation, Peer Influence, Body Dissatisfaction, and Eudaimonic Well-Being in Italian Men

Unconditional Self-Acceptance and Perfectionistic Cognitions as Predictors of Psychological Well-Being

Psychological Predictors of Aggressive Behavior Among Men and Women

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