The effect of mindfulness on rational thinking

Farrar, Stephanie; Tapper, Dr Katy

doi:10.1016/j.appet.2018.05.185

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“…We also found that rational thinking mediates the relationship between mindfulness and dental anxiety. Consistent with previous research showing a significant positive correlation between mindfulness and rational thinking (r = 0.56) 50 , 51 our research also demonstrated a medium/strong correlation between mindfulness and rational thinking (r = 0.43), suggesting mindful people are more likely to think rationally. In further analysis into each facet of mindfulness, consistent with Farrar et al’s 50 research, we also found that Observing, Describing and Acting with Awareness were positively correlated with rational thinking.…”

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“…However, the findings on Non-judging and Non-reacting were inconsistent. Non-reacting was significantly positively correlated with rationality according to Farrar et al 51 , however, in our research it was not. Non-judging, was not a significant predictor in Farrar et al’s 51 research, but in the current research the regression analysis revealed a significant positive effect of Non-judging on rational thinking after controlling other facets of mindfulness.…”

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confidence: 79%

“…Non-reacting was significantly positively correlated with rationality according to Farrar et al 51 , however, in our research it was not. Non-judging, was not a significant predictor in Farrar et al’s 51 research, but in the current research the regression analysis revealed a significant positive effect of Non-judging on rational thinking after controlling other facets of mindfulness. Research could further investigate the relationship between different facets of mindfulness and rational thinking.…”

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“…Previous research on the relationship between mindfulness and rational thinking is very limited, but provides support for the positive association between mindfulness and rational thinking. Farrar and Tapper 51 found a significant positive correlation between mindfulness and rational thinking (r = 0.56). Further analysis showed that all mindfulness subscales (Observing, Describing, Non-reacting, and Acting with Awareness), except for the subscale of Non-judging, were positive predictors of rational thinking.…”

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Rational thinking as a mediator of the relationship between mindfulness and dental anxiety

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Pan

2023

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Dental anxiety causes people to postpone or refuse to go to the dentist, which further negatively impacts their quality of life and public health. Previous research has shown that mindfulness is inversely related to anxiety. However, little is known about the relationship between mindfulness and dental anxiety. The current research aimed to explore the relationship between mindfulness and dental anxiety and investigate the mediating role of rational thinking. Two studies were conducted. In study one, 206 Chinese participants completed questionnaires measuring trait mindfulness and dental anxiety (state, responding to a dental treatment scenario). In study two, 394 participants completed questionnaires measuring trait mindfulness, dental anxiety (trait), and rational thinking. The results for both studies showed that mindfulness is negatively correlated with dental anxiety. In study 1, each facet of mindfulness except Non-judging was negatively correlated with dental anxiety with Acting with Awareness having the strongest correlation, while in study 2, only Acting with Awareness was significantly negatively correlated with dental anxiety. Furthermore, rational thinking mediated the effect of mindfulness on dental anxiety. In conclusion, mindfulness is negatively related to both state and trait dental anxiety, and rational thinking mediates the relationship between mindfulness and dental anxiety. Implications of these findings are discussed.

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