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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
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