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doi:10.22028/D291-40821
Title: | The relation of mindfulness and prosocial behavior: What do we (not) know? |
Author(s): | Schindler, Simon Friese, Malte |
Language: | English |
Title: | Current opinion in psychology |
Volume: | 44 |
Pages: | 151-156 |
Publisher/Platform: | Elsevier |
Year of Publication: | 2022 |
Free key words: | Mindfulness Prosocial behavior Self-regulation Empathic concern Motivation |
DDC notations: | 150 Psychology |
Publikation type: | Journal Article |
Abstract: | Mindfulness is a hot topic in psychological research and the popular media. One central claim in the literature is that enhanced mindfulness fosters prosocial behavior. This article recapitulates what is currently known about this widespread claim. We first review theoretical perspectives on why enhanced mindfulness should foster prosocial behavior and discuss relevant empirical evidence. Two meta-analyses provide preliminary support for this claim. However, limitations call for caution when interpreting the evidence and studies investigating effects that persist over sustained periods of time are missing. In addition, theoretical assumptions about the underlying mechanisms need stronger empirical support. We discuss theoretical predicaments, identify potential downsides of mindfulness, and suggest ways forward for future research. |
DOI of the first publication: | 10.1016/j.copsyc.2021.09.010 |
URL of the first publication: | https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352250X21001792 |
Link to this record: | urn:nbn:de:bsz:291--ds-408211 hdl:20.500.11880/36681 http://dx.doi.org/10.22028/D291-40821 |
ISSN: | 2352-250X |
Date of registration: | 24-Oct-2023 |
Faculty: | HW - Fakultät für Empirische Humanwissenschaften und Wirtschaftswissenschaft |
Department: | HW - Psychologie |
Professorship: | HW - Prof. Dr. Malte Friese |
Collections: | SciDok - Der Wissenschaftsserver der Universität des Saarlandes |
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