Affiliation:
1. Université du Québec à Montréal
2. Memorial University of Newfoundland
Abstract
Abstract
Objectives.
A novel experimental paradigm consisting of priming concepts associated with mindfulness has been shown to have some positive social effects. Still, its potential effects on other social behaviours—especially toward others—warrant further investigation. One possible effect is on aggression, as mindfulness negatively relates to aggression. In particular, the priming mindfulness paradigm has been shown to be moderated by personality traits, such as trait mindfulness.
Methods.
In a first hypothesis-generating (exploratory, non-preregistered) study, we investigated which of several personality variables most meaningfully related to the priming mindfulness procedure.
Results.
Self-control emerged as the single most meaningful moderator. Accordingly, we specifically tested the interaction between self-control and the mindfulness priming procedure in two additional hypothesis-testing (confirmatory, preregistered) studies using larger samples. The results from the first study did not replicate: the critical interaction of interest was not significant in both studies.
Conclusions.
We discuss the implications of these conflicting results and highlight the importance of preregistered replication studies in mindfulness research.
Publisher
Research Square Platform LLC
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