The dyadic influences of mindfulness on relationship functioning

McGill, Julianne; Burke, Leah; Adler‐Baeder, Francesca

doi:10.1177/0265407520944243

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“…Research on the role of mindfulness and couple relationships has demonstrated that mindfulness is associated with more pro-relationship behaviors, relationship satisfaction, and relationship quality. Indeed, our findings are consistent with prior findings noting the role of mindfulness in promoting couple dynamics and increased relationship quality (Adair et al, 2018; Erkan et al, 2021; Karremans et al, 2017; McGill & Adler-Baeder, 2020; McGill et al, 2016, 2020; Pepping & Halford, 2016). Yet, this body of research has scarcely incorporated strongly relational theories to outline the importance of mindfulness for couple relationships, has mostly been conducted at the individual level, and has often used narrow conceptualizations of relationship quality (Harvey et al, 2019).…”

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confidence: 92%

A strong relationality view of mindfulness and flourishing I–Thou relations: A dyadic analysis.

Galovan¹,

Osorio²,

Crapo³

et al. 2022

Journal of Family Psychology

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Despite the increasing popularity of mindfulness and research concerning its role in relationships, there is limited strongly relational theoretical discussion explaining the role of mindfulness in intimate couple relationships. In this article, we articulate a strongly relational view of the role of mindfulness in couple relationships. We then empirically test theoretically relevant associations using dyadic data (N = 514 heterosexual couples) from couples in the U.S. and Canada. In Study 1, we evaluated a model with male and female mindfulness predicting couple relational-connectivity (a sense of friendship, intimacy, and belonging) through couple responsible actions (behaviors intentionally enacted to strengthen couple connection), which indicated a fully mediated effect; the influence of male and female mindfulness on couple relational-connectivity was fully accounted for by associations with couple responsible actions (indirect standardized betas of .08). With a subsample of 120 of these couples, in Study 2 we used a daily diary design to explore how mindfulness was associated with ethical responsiveness (a tendency to respond benevolently to a perceived need), responsible actions, and relational-connectivity at the within-person level. Study 1 results were reinforced, showing stronger associations in these within-person analyses (indirect standardized betas of .21 and .23). In conceptualizing individual mindfulness and ethical responsiveness as dimensions of a more relational form of mindfulness, one way by which mindfulness may influence couples’ relational-connectivity is through its influence on responsible actions. These results provide initial support for using a strongly relational paradigm to understand the role of mindfulness in intimate couple relationships.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 92%

A strong relationality view of mindfulness and flourishing I–Thou relations: A dyadic analysis.

Galovan¹,

Osorio²,

Crapo³

et al. 2022

Journal of Family Psychology

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“…Mindfulness meditation is becoming increasingly popular because of its promise to influence several integrated metrics of overall health—attentional control [ 33 ], emotion dysregulation [ 93 , 94 ], perceived and objective markers of stress [ 95 , 96 ], loneliness [ 97 , 98 ], systemic markers of peripheral inflammation [ 82 ], and relationship quality [ 99 ]. The adaptation of mindfulness programs to a variety of settings was also catapulted by the increasing rise of stress and mental health problems during the COVID-19 pandemic.…”

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confidence: 99%

Protocol for a randomized controlled trial of mindfulness-based stress reduction to improve attentional control in older adults (HealthyAgers trial)

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Background Mindfulness meditation is a form of mind–body intervention that has increasing scientific support for its ability to reduce age-related declines in cognitive functioning, improve affective health, and strengthen the neural circuitry supporting improved cognitive and affective health. However, the majority of existent studies have been pilot investigations with small sample sizes, limited follow-up data, and a lack of attention to expectancy effects. Here, we present the study design of a Phase I/II, efficacy trial—HealthyAgers trial—that examines the benefits of a manualized mindfulness-based stress reduction program in improving attentional control and reducing mind-wandering in older adults. Methods One hundred fifty older adults (ages 65–85 years) will be randomized into one of two groups: an eight-week mindfulness program or an eight-week, placebo-controlled, lifestyle education program. Behavioral and neuroimaging assessments are conducted before and after the training. Participants are then invited to booster sessions once every three months for a period of 12 months with post-intervention follow-up assessments conducted at 6-months and 12-months. The primary outcomes for the study are behavioral measures of attentional control and mind-wandering. Additional, secondary outcomes include network strength in an a priori defined neuromarker of attentional control, fluid and everyday cognition, emotion regulation strategy use, and markers of inflammation. Discussion This study will establish the efficacy of a group-based, low-cost mind–body intervention for the inter-related facets of attentional control and mind-wandering in older adults. Strengths of this study include a well-designed, placebo-controlled comparison group, use of web/mobile application to track study adherence, and longitudinal follow-up. Trial registration Clinicaltrials.gov (#NCT03626532). Registered August 4, 2018.

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“…Norton's Quality of Marriage Index was used to assess relationship satisfaction among participants (Norton, 1983). Although this is nominally focused on measuring marriage quality, this measure has been used to assess relationship quality in nonmarital romantic relationships (McDaniel & Coyne, 2016;McGill et al, 2020). In the current study, the authors replaced the term "spouse" for "partner" and "marriage" for "relationship."…”

Section: Relationship Satisfactionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Problematic smartphone use versus “technoference”: Examining their unique predictive power on relational and life satisfaction.

Lapierre¹,

Zhao²

2024

Psychology of Popular Media

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Several studies have explored the role that technoference/phubbing and problematic smartphone use (PSU) play in potentially influencing relational health and well-being with results showing a negative relationship for both technoference and PSU. However, there are very few studies that have tested these variables simultaneously to determine which has the most explanatory power when looking at such outcomes. Working with a sample of 530 Canadian adults in romantic relationships, the current study addresses this gap in the literature by examining a mediational pathway from PSU to technoference behaviors to relationship satisfaction and, finally, to life satisfaction. Moreover, half of all participants were randomly assigned to answer about their own smartphone use while the other half were tasked with reporting on the smartphone use of their romantic partner. Results showed that neither PSU nor technoference behaviors predicted relationship or life satisfaction among the participants who reported on their own smartphone use. However, for participants who reported on their partner's smartphone use, PSU was directly associated with reduced relationship satisfaction and indirectly linked with lower life satisfaction while technoference was not a significant predictor. These findings shed light on how problematic types of smartphone use are associated with personal and interpersonal health. Public Policy Relevance StatementPast research shows that both technoference and problematic smartphone use is associated with reduced relational and life satisfaction. However, these variables have not been tested simultaneously in previous research. This study addresses this gap in the literature and finds that one's partner's problematic smartphone use, rather than technoference, is the most efficient predictor of reduced relationship and life satisfaction.

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The dyadic influences of mindfulness on relationship functioning

Cited by 13 publications

References 26 publications

A strong relationality view of mindfulness and flourishing I–Thou relations: A dyadic analysis.

A strong relationality view of mindfulness and flourishing I–Thou relations: A dyadic analysis.

Protocol for a randomized controlled trial of mindfulness-based stress reduction to improve attentional control in older adults (HealthyAgers trial)

Problematic smartphone use versus “technoference”: Examining their unique predictive power on relational and life satisfaction.

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